Family Violence Prevention and Services Program (FVPSA)
The primary federal funding dedicated to domestic violence shelters and services. It supports emergency shelter, crisis services, and prevention, and funds state domestic violence coalitions, largely through formula grants to states and tribes.
Who it is for
States, tribes, and local domestic violence programs and coalitions. Survivors benefit through funded shelters and services.
Focus: Domestic and intimate partner violence
Good to know
For organizations, not individuals.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
Most FVPSA funding reaches local programs through the state administering agency and the state domestic violence coalition.
How to apply
- Identify your state's FVPSA administering agency and state domestic violence coalition.
- Watch for the state subgrant process and eligibility.
- Apply through the state with your program and service plan.
Deadline: State subgrant cycles vary. Check your state administering agency and coalition. (Deadline varies)
Amount: Award sizes are set by each state's process.
Verified as of 2026-06-17. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.