Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Office of Grants and Research is making $3.4 million in federal funds available through the Violence Against Women Act Grant Program.
The funds are intended to support programs that address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking, and to deliver services to survivors of these crimes.
Applicants selected for funding this year will be eligible to receive renewal funding for an additional three years (through 2029).
The following entities with experience providing services and/or technical assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking are eligible to apply: Massachusetts state agencies, local and tribal law enforcement, nonprofits, public and/or private non-governmental agencies, federally recognized tribes.
An applicant assistance webinar will be held on Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. (Attendance is recommended but not required. Register here.)
The deadline to submit questions is Oct. 14 at 4 p.m.
The application deadline is Oct. 23 by 4 p.m.