The STOP Violence Against Women Grant supports prosecution and law enforcement strategies to combat violent crimes against women and strengthens victim services. It funds programs statewide including courts, law enforcement, prosecution, victim services, training, and special projects. The grant fosters partnerships among courts, law enforcement, prosecutors, victim-serving organizations, tribal communities, and government entities to increase victim safety and offender accountability. Funding distribution follows statutory percentages and requires a 25% non-federal match.
Eligible applicants include programs statewide such as courts, law enforcement, prosecution, victim services, training, special projects, and culturally specific community-based organizations focused on victim safety and offender accountability.
