Purpose
To develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to develop victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women. Grant funds must be distributed to subgrant programs as follows: 25% of the funds for law enforcement agencies, 25% for prosecution, 5% to courts, and 30% for nonprofit victim service organizations.  The remaining 15% can be awarded at the state's discretion for allowable purposes.

Eligible Applicants
Funds are available to units of state or local government, Native American tribes, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations. A 25% non-federal cash or in-kind match is required for all projects, with the exception of awards made to victim service organizations and tribes.

Funding Source
U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women

To Apply
Applications are being accepted at this time. 2024 VAWA Solicitation

2023 VAWA Pre-Application Webinar PowerPoint

2023 VAWA Pre-Application Webinar Zoom Recording

Report
Kansas Implementation Plan 2022-2025 - Updated August 2023

Reporting Requirements
2023 VAWA and SASP Civil Rights Training PowerPoint

2023 VAWA and SASP Civil Rights Training Zoom Recording

2023 VAWA and SASP Reporting Requirements Training PowerPoint

2023 VAWA and SASP Reporting Requirements Training Zoom Recording

2023 VAWA and SASP Grant Assurances Training PowerPoint

2023 VAWA and SASP Grant Assurances Training Zoom Recording

2023 VAWA and SASP Financial Training PowerPoint

2023 VAWA and SASP Financial Training Zoom Recording

Press Release
2022 VAWA Awards