STOP Violence Against Women
Forecasted
The STOP Violence Against Women grant from the Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet funds research-based strategies and multidisciplinary projects to address and prevent violence against women in Kentucky.
Funder: Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical total pool: ~$2.4M annually; individual subawards vary; project period is 12 months.
Summary: Supports enhanced law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence in Kentucky.
Key Information: Forecasted grant—dates and details subject to change; check program page for updates.
Description
This program, administered by the Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, is part of the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Formula Grant initiative. The grant aims to enhance Kentucky’s coordinated response to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence by supporting law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and victim services, with a focus on both adults and youth. Funding priorities include victim advocacy, specialized training, multidisciplinary teams, and innovative approaches to address the needs of underserved and rural populations, as well as victims who have also experienced human trafficking.
