Violence Against Women Act STOP/SASP Grant Programs
The Violence Against Women Act STOP/SASP Grant Programs fund Nevada-based research-driven initiatives to improve coordinated, trauma-informed responses to intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
Funder: Nevada Attorney General (Criminal Justice Assistance)
Due Dates: October 2, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Approx. $1.76M (STOP) & $810K (SASP) available statewide; typical project period is Jan 1–Dec 31, 2027; no set maximum per applicant.
Summary: Supports Nevada agencies and nonprofits in providing coordinated, victim-centered services and system improvements to address intimate partner violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Key Information: 25% match required for most STOP applicants (except tribes and victim service providers); SASP funds are for nonprofit direct service providers only.
Description
The Violence Against Women Act STOP/SASP Grant Programs, administered by the Nevada Attorney General's Office, provide federal funding to strengthen Nevada’s response to intimate partner violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The STOP (Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors) Program supports coordinated efforts among law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and victim service providers to improve victim services and hold offenders accountable. The SASP (Sexual Assault Services Program) funds direct intervention, advocacy, and support for victims of sexual assault and their affected family or household members.
Both programs emphasize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and victim-centered approaches, with funding priorities aligned to Nevada’s statewide planning for violence prevention and response. Awards are competitive and distributed geographically across urban and rural communities.
