Native Hawaiian Resource Center on Domestic Violence

The Native Hawaiian Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NHRCDV) grant is a forecasted funding opportunity announced by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The center will be a critical addition to a broader network of national and special issue resource centers that provide leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to support programs serving victims of domestic violence and their children. This initiative aligns with ACF's mission to enhance community-based responses to family and domestic violence, particularly in culturally specific communities. The NHRCDV is designed to deliver a comprehensive array of statewide resources, including community education, training, and technical assistance. These services will be targeted specifically at organizations and service providers working with Native Hawaiian communities. The objective is to bolster these organizations’ ability to address family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence in a way that respects and reflects Native Hawaiian cultural practices and perspectives. The resource center will help ensure that services to victims are not only effective but also culturally competent. Funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement, with one award anticipated. The estimated total program funding is $1,000,000, with a floor of $500,000 and a ceiling of $1,000,000. Preference will be given to proposals intending to locate the resource center in the State of Hawaii, and such applicants may receive bonus points during the evaluation process. Funding is made available under Assistance Listing 93.592, aligned with the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and is set to support projects for the fiscal year 2025. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, and faith-based organizations. However, the grant includes specific eligibility criteria under 42 U.S.C. 10410(b)(3) and (c)(4), as amended by the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010. Eligible applicants must be Native Hawaiian organizations based in a state where the Native Hawaiian population exceeds 10 percent. These organizations must focus primarily on domestic violence issues among Native Hawaiians and be capable of serving all geographic regions of the state, including rural and underdeveloped areas. The forecasted timeline indicates that the notice of funding opportunity will be posted by June 16, 2025, with the application deadline set for July 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. The estimated award date is August 29, 2025, and the project start date is expected to be September 30, 2025. As this is a forecasted opportunity, application materials are not yet available, but applicants are encouraged to begin preparations and monitor Grants.gov for updates. Applicants seeking additional information may contact Alyssa Murray at 202-401-5284 or via email at Alyssa.Murray@acf.hhs.gov. More detailed eligibility and application guidance can be found in the authorizing legislation and associated federal regulations. Interested applicants should consult 42 U.S.C. 10410(b)(3) and (c)(4) for a complete understanding of the criteria and expectations under this grant opportunity.