Native Hawaiian Resource Center on Domestic Violence

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services is offering funding under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to support the Native Hawaiian Resource Center on Domestic Violence. This cooperative agreement will fund one award to develop and operate a national technical assistance provider that enhances the capacity of organizations and providers serving Native Hawaiians in preventing and responding to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. The award is structured to build culturally relevant and effective responses while ensuring collaboration with local, state, tribal, and national partners. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act is the primary federal funding source for emergency shelters and support services for survivors of domestic and dating violence. Its statutory purposes include raising awareness, providing immediate shelter and support, funding a national domestic violence hotline, and supporting technical assistance to strengthen the service response network nationwide. This funding opportunity specifically addresses the critical need for culturally appropriate services for Native Hawaiians, who experience disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence, with young and middle-aged Native Hawaiian women reporting particularly elevated prevalence compared to non-Hawaiian women. Through this award, the funded Native Hawaiian Resource Center on Domestic Violence will provide comprehensive technical assistance and training for Native Hawaiian organizations and service providers. Activities will include community education, prevention initiatives, development of culturally specific resources, and coordination with state and federal agencies. The project will also support services such as legal assistance, emergency shelter, safe housing, and transportation while promoting innovative collaborations across diverse partners such as law enforcement, social services, faith-based providers, educators, and public health organizations. The recipient will be required to participate in the nationwide FVPSA Training and Technical Assistance Resource Network, ensuring integration and collaboration across the national service framework. Applicants must demonstrate organizational capacity, leadership, and experience serving Native Hawaiian communities, particularly in geographically diverse or isolated areas. The project must include a six-month planning period to support staff hiring, curriculum development, and training design. Proposals must describe how the applicant will implement evidence-informed practices, maintain confidentiality and non-discrimination, and support accessibility in line with federal requirements. Evaluation plans must include strategies to measure training outcomes, organizational capacity improvements, and policy development results that address the specific needs of Native Hawaiian survivors. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by September 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Letters of intent are encouraged but not required. The anticipated project start date is September 30, 2025, with a 36-month project period consisting of three 12-month budget periods. Awards are subject to availability of funds and the cooperative agreement will involve substantial collaboration with federal staff, including approval of work plans, materials, and major activities. The anticipated award ceiling is $1,000,000 per budget period, with a floor of $500,000. Matching contributions are not required. The program office contact is Alyssa Murray, reachable at Alyssa.Murray@acf.hhs.gov or 202-401-5284. Grants management inquiries can be directed to Janice Realeza at janice.realeza@acf.hhs.gov or 215-861-4007. All applicants must register in SAM.gov and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier before submission. Required components of the application package include the project description, budget and justification, organizational capacity documentation, required forms, assurances, certifications, and proof of nonprofit or institutional status as applicable. Applications will be reviewed based on organizational profile, objectives and need, expected outcomes, approach, budget justification, and evaluation plan. Five bonus points will be awarded to applicants that propose to establish or maintain a resource center in the state of Hawaii.