Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grants
Forecasted
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grants support Kansas law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and victim service organizations in strengthening criminal justice responses and services for women facing violent crimes.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are no longer being accepted; the funder previously listed applications as open and linked the 2027 VAWA solicitation.
Funder: Kansas Governor's Grants Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Grant Assurances) | April 2027 (Revised Budget and Officers Report)
Funding Amounts: 25% nonfederal cash or in-kind match, except for victim service organizations and tribes
Summary: Supports law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and victim services addressing violent crimes against women.
Key Information: Awards are paid through monthly reimbursement, subject to reporting compliance and federal funding availability.
Description
The Kansas Governor's Grants Program administers Federal S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act grants with funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. The program supports the development and strengthening of effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women, together with victim services in cases involving those crimes.
Funding is distributed through subgrants, with designated shares for law enforcement agencies, prosecution, courts, and nonprofit victim service organizations. A remaining discretionary share supports other allowable purposes selected by the state. The program combines criminal justice responses with assistance for victims.
