Domestic Violence Prevention & Intervention
Forecasted
Domestic Violence Prevention & Intervention supports victims and their children through shelter, counseling, advocacy, and community education to protect against abuse and help victims live in nonviolent homes.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application closing)
Funding Amounts: Continuation/renewal funding
Summary: Supports continued domestic violence prevention and intervention services, including shelter, advocacy, counseling, and community education.
Key Information: This is a continuation/renewal opportunity for an existing grant-funded program.
Description
The Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention (DVPI) program is administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), through its Family & Community Services division. It is listed among the Office of Adult Services & Basic Supports opportunities, with the FY2027 announcement designated as continuation/renewal funding.
The program provides safe, secure shelter, onsite or offsite, to protect victims and their children from further abuse. It also supports information, counseling, advocacy, and other supportive services that help victims understand their rights and options, become self-sufficient, and live in nonviolent homes. Community education is another program goal, informing the public that abusing a family member is a crime that will not be tolerated.
