Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) VAWA – Culturally Specific 2026 NOFO #1744-0618
This grant funds culturally specific, trauma-informed victim services for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking survivors in diverse Illinois communities.
Funder: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Due Dates: July 16, 2026 (Questions deadline) | July 20, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $825,000 total available; individual awards range from $75,000–$100,000 for a 12-month period (Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027)
Summary: Supports culturally specific victim services for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking survivors in Illinois's diverse communities.
Key Information: Only private nonprofits whose primary purpose is culturally specific victim services are eligible; applications must be submitted electronically via Euna/AmpliFund.
Description
This funding opportunity is designed to support the development, enhancement, and expansion of culturally specific victim services for communities in Illinois affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. The program aims to address service gaps and barriers faced by American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, Black, and Latinx communities. Funded projects should raise public awareness, increase accessibility, and provide trauma-informed, victim-centered services tailored to the unique cultural needs of these populations.
