Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1044-EPS11-1044O-133916

Massachusetts FFY 2026 STOP Violence Against Women Act Grant Program Competitive Opportunity

This opportunity is a competitive grant program from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to support services addressing violence against women. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, Office of Grants and Research - Funding Source: - U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women - Eligible Applicants: - Massachusetts state agencies, local and tribal law enforcement, nonprofits, Indian tribes, faith-based and culturally specific organizations - Program Focus: - Services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking - Training for law enforcement and judicial personnel - Development and enhancement of victim services - Strengthening coordinated responses to violent crimes against women - Funding Details: - Approximately $3.4 million available - Applicants may request up to $150,000 for a 12-month period - 25% non-federal match required for most applicants (exceptions for non-profit victim service providers and federally recognized tribes) - Unique Requirements: - Detailed program and budget narratives required - Allocations mandated for victim services, law enforcement, prosecution, discretionary, and court-related projects - No specific OEMs or vendors named; this is a grant for service delivery and programmatic activities - Period of Performance: - 12-month grant period with potential for up to three additional years of continuation funding, contingent on performance and federal funding availability

Description

The FFY 2026 STOP Violence Against Women Act Grant Program is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, Office of Grants and Research. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts state agencies, local and tribal law enforcement, nonprofits, public and private non-governmental agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, faith-based, and culturally specific community-based organizations with experience providing services or technical assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking. The grant supports programs aimed at training law enforcement and judicial personnel, developing victim services, and strengthening responses to violent crimes against women. The project period is from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with potential continuation funding for up to four years.

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