STOP Violence Against Women Act Grant Program (VAWA)
Forecasted
The STOP VAWA Grant Program from Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services funds multidisciplinary projects to improve law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services for violent crimes against women.
Funder: Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027: Proposal Due to OCJS (projected) | August 2027: Culturally Specific Set-Aside Proposal Due to OCJS (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per project for a 12-month period; 25% cash/in-kind match required for most applicants; nonprofit victim service providers are exempt from match.
Summary: Funds Ohio-based projects to strengthen law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services addressing violent crimes against women, with a focus on collaboration and culturally specific support.
Key Information: All dates are projected; separate set-aside available for culturally specific organizations.
Description
The STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Program, administered by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS), supports Ohio communities in developing and enhancing effective law enforcement, prosecution, and victim service strategies to address violent crimes against women—including sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and dating violence. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, training, policy development, and services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, with dedicated funding for organizations serving racial and ethnic minority groups. Projects must align with federal purpose areas and Ohio’s state implementation plan, focusing on both core victim services and innovative approaches to prevention and response.
