Violent Crimes Against Women Grant Program
The Violent Crimes Against Women Grant Program funds collaborative, research-based strategies in Kansas to improve law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services for crimes against women.
Funder: Kansas Governor's Grants Program
Due Dates: October 29, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Approx. $3.85 million total available; typical project period is 12 months (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2027)
Summary: Supports coordinated law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services strategies in Kansas to address violent crimes against women.
Key Information: 25% non-federal match required for most; victim service organizations and tribes are exempt.
Description
This program, administered by the Kansas Governor’s Grants Program, provides substantial funding to develop and strengthen law enforcement, prosecution, court responses, and victim services targeting violent crimes against women in Kansas. The grant is supported by the federal S.T.O.P. (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Act and is designed to promote a coordinated, community-based approach to improving outcomes for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Funding is allocated to law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and nonprofit victim service organizations, with a focus on underserved and culturally specific populations.
