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Tribes and Tribal Organizations

How FVPSA formula grants support Tribes and tribal organizations in shelter, safety, and prevention services
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The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) Grants to Native American Tribes (including Alaska Native Villages) and tribal organizations are formula grants funded through a 10% set-aside in the FVPSA appropriation. 

The purpose of these grants is to assist Tribes in efforts to: 

  1. Increase public awareness about, and primary and secondary prevention of, family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. 

  1. Provide immediate shelter and supportive services for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents. 

Who is Eligible 

Funding is available to all Native American Tribes and tribal organizations that: 

  • Meet the definition of "Indian Tribe" or "tribal organization" at 25 U.S.C. § 450b 

  • Are able to demonstrate their capacity to carry out domestic violence prevention and services programs. 

 

Apply for Funding 

Current funding opportunities, application requirements, and deadlines for this grant are posted in Grants and Funding.