State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions (16.556)
State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions (Assistance Listing 16.556) is run by the Offices, Boards and Divisions, part of the Department of Justice. It awarded $83.9 million in 344 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $243,980 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $243,213. Half of the 344 awards fell between $114,533 and $353,303, and they ranged from $98,706 to $608,087.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$83.9 million
- Grant awards344
- Typical award$243,213
- Awarded in FY 2025$18.8 million
- Size rank858 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants (with formula distribution)
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $15.1 million in fiscal 2021 to $18.8 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 858th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 37% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 56 states and territories.
What the program funds
To coordinate State victim services activities and collaborate and coordinate with Federal, State, and local entities engaged in violence against women activities.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Each State domestic violence coalition as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act and each State sexual assault coalition as determined by the Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under the Public Health Service Act.
What the money can and cannot pay for
To coordinate State victim services activities and collaborate and coordinate with Federal, State, and local entities engaged in violence against women activities. Sexual assault and dual domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions are eligible for additional funds for additional, sexual assault specific, purposes.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
State DV Coalitions: Average: $106,424 State SA Coalitions: Average: $234,194
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions (16.556) awarded $83.9 million across 344 grant awards, an average of $243,980 per award.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 98% of the money, state and local governments 2.2%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 339 | $82.1 million | 98% |
| State and local governments | 5 | $1.8 million | 2.2% |
By state
54 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Kansas | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Kentucky | 8 | $1.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Puerto Rico | 4 | $1.6 million |
| South Carolina | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Virginia | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Vermont | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Wisconsin | 8 | $1.6 million |
| West Virginia | 8 | $1.6 million |
| Maine | 8 | $1.6 million |
| Colorado | 8 | $1.6 million |
| Illinois | 8 | $1.6 million |
| Mississippi | 8 | $1.6 million |
| Ohio | 8 | $1.6 million |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $1.6 million |
| Indiana | 8 | $1.6 million |
| American Samoa | 4 | $1.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $1.6 million |
| Texas | 8 | $1.6 million |
| Rhode Island | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Utah | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Louisiana | 8 | $1.5 million |
| North Carolina | 8 | $1.5 million |
| South Dakota | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Arkansas | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Arizona | 4 | $1.5 million |
| California | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Delaware | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Georgia | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Guam | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Idaho | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Maryland | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Michigan | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Minnesota | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Missouri | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Montana | 4 | $1.5 million |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Nebraska | 4 | $1.5 million |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $1.5 million |
| New Jersey | 8 | $1.5 million |
| New Mexico | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Tennessee | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Hawaii | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Oregon | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Iowa | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Wyoming | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Nevada | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Connecticut | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Alabama | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Washington | 7 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 7 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 6 | $1.2 million |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 2 | $538,251 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $489,717 |