The Violence Against Women Act – STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grants to States
Forecasted
The STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grants fund Delaware agencies to advance evidence-based, multidisciplinary strategies for preventing and responding to violent crimes against women.
Funder: Delaware Criminal Justice Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Formula-based; typical subgrants support law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and victim service providers; specific annual allocations vary.
Summary: Supports Delaware agencies in developing multidisciplinary strategies to address violent crimes against women through enhanced law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details are subject to change pending release of the official solicitation.
Description
The STOP (Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant, administered by the Delaware Criminal Justice Council (CJC), is designed to enhance Delaware’s coordinated, multidisciplinary response to violent crimes against women. The program supports improvements in law enforcement, prosecution, court strategies, and victim services, fostering collaboration among agencies and organizations. Funding is allocated to law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and nonprofit victim service organizations, with a strong emphasis on culturally specific and sexual assault-focused services. The overarching goal is to strengthen Delaware’s systems for preventing and responding to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
