North Carolina Domestic Violence Program Grants

The North Carolina Domestic Violence Program Grants are administered by the North Carolina Council for Women and Youth Involvement (CFWYI), a division within the North Carolina Department of Administration. CFWYI serves as a statewide coordinating and advocacy body focused on issues impacting women and youth, including the prevention of domestic violence and support for victims. Through its administration of state and federal funding streams, the division provides financial assistance, technical support, and oversight to domestic violence service providers across North Carolina. These grants are funded primarily through the Domestic Violence Center Fund, along with additional state and federal resources such as the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act. The purpose of the Domestic Violence Program Grants is to support local domestic violence centers in delivering essential services to victims and their families. Funded programs are required to provide core services such as 24-hour crisis hotlines, emergency shelter, transportation assistance, advocacy, community education, and case management. The funding is intended to supplement, rather than replace, existing funding sources and is distributed on a quarterly basis, contingent upon state appropriations and compliance with program requirements. Allowable expenditures include operating costs such as rent, utilities, staff salaries, client assistance, and program-related travel, while restrictions prohibit the use of funds for construction, lobbying, or other unallowable costs. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and local government entities that have been operational for at least one year and provide the required domestic violence services. Organizations must demonstrate compliance with fiscal and administrative requirements, maintain a governing board, and adhere to reporting and audit standards. Programs must also meet strict service delivery requirements, including maintaining a 24/7 crisis hotline, offering emergency shelter or coordinating shelter access, and ensuring accessibility and non-discrimination in service provision. Applicants must also comply with confidentiality standards and maintain internal controls to safeguard program integrity. Applicants are required to submit their applications through the North Carolina Enterprise Business Services (EBS) grant management system. The application process includes maintaining an updated grantee profile, submitting required forms and attachments, and addressing any deficiencies identified during the review process. The application period for the 2026–2027 funding cycle opened on March 27, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 8, 2026. Following submission, applications undergo review for completeness and eligibility, and applicants may be required to provide additional information or corrections within specified timeframes. Award decisions are expected to be communicated between June 15 and June 30, 2026, with funding contingent upon legislative appropriations and execution of grant agreements. Successful applicants must submit a detailed budget after July 1, 2026, and comply with ongoing reporting and monitoring requirements throughout the grant period. New applicants, if approved, receive a one-year award without renewal, while existing grantees may be eligible for continued funding in subsequent cycles based on performance and compliance. The program operates on a recurring biennial cycle, with annual application opportunities for renewal and new applicants. Recipients are required to meet a 20 percent match requirement for state-appropriated funds unless waived, and must maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. CFWYI provides ongoing technical assistance and monitoring to ensure that funded programs deliver high-quality, evidence-based services to victims of domestic violence throughout North Carolina.