[Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/)

July 30, 2025 (Forecasted)

$2,000,000–$2,998,125 per award; 1 anticipated award; up to 1 year

Cooperative agreement to operate a national domestic violence hotline serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Forecasted opportunity; only one award expected.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity will support a single cooperative agreement to operate a National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline. The hotline will provide crisis intervention, support, and information to American Indian and Alaska Native adult and youth victims of family, domestic, or dating violence, as well as their family and household members and others affected by victimization. The hotline’s core functions include: - Crisis intervention and safety planning - Information and referral to domestic violence shelters and outreach programs - Support navigating the criminal and civil justice systems - Connections to legal, economic self-sufficiency, and social service resources - Direct connections to local service providers for immediate shelter or support needs The project aims to ensure culturally responsive, accessible assistance to Indigenous victims and their communities nationwide. --- ## Due Dates - Application Due Date: July 30, 2025, by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (forecasted) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $2,998,125 - Award ceiling: $2,998,125 - Award floor: $2,000,000 - Number of anticipated awards: 1 - Project period: Up to 1 year No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (except institutions of higher education) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) **Additional notes:** - Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible. - Faith-based and community organizations may apply if they meet eligibility requirements. - The funder will not discriminate based on religious character or affiliation. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the deadline. - Detailed application instructions and required forms will be available on the [grants.gov opportunity page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355697). - Only one award will be made under this announcement. --- ## Additional Information - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - Assistance Listing: 93.592 — Family Violence Prevention and Services/Discretionary - The anticipated project start date is September 30, 2025. --- ## External Links - [Program Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355697) - [Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------| | Lennisha Pinckney | [Lennisha.Pinckney@acf.hhs.gov](mailto:Lennisha.Pinckney@acf.hhs.gov) | (202) 545-4930 | | Aimee Turner | [Aimee.Turner@acf.hhs.gov](mailto:Aimee.Turner@acf.hhs.gov) | (202) 729-3632 |

Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grant Program/ National Indigenous Domestic Violence Hotline

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