Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution Violence Against Women Act (S.T.O.P. VAWA) Grant Program FY25 Continuation Request for Applications
This grant funds Georgia agencies to enhance coordinated community responses, victim services, and law enforcement strategies addressing violence against women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Funder: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application) | February 2027 (RFA questions)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $7,900–$233,000+ by agency type; 12-month project period; total annual pool exceeds $5 million.
Summary: Continuation funding for Georgia agencies to strengthen victim services, law enforcement, prosecution, and collaboration in addressing violence against women.
Key Information: For continuation applicants only; eligibility and match requirements vary by applicant type.
Description
This program provides continuation funding for agencies in Georgia that address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, supporting comprehensive, coordinated community responses to violence against women. Administered by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), the grant aims to enhance law enforcement and prosecution strategies, expand victim services, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration among criminal justice and victim service agencies. Funded activities include victim advocacy, legal assistance, law enforcement and prosecution improvements, culturally specific and underserved population outreach, and innovative service models—all in alignment with federal VAWA statutes and Georgia’s S.T.O.P. VAWA Implementation Plan.
