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National Domestic Violence Hotline

ID: HHS-2025-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0032 • Type: Posted
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Description

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grant Program will award one cooperative agreement to operate a national domestic violence hotline to provide information and assistance to adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence; family and household members of such victims; and persons affected by the victimization.The purpose of FVPSA"s national domestic violence hotline is to provide crisis intervention and support, the national domestic violence hotline helps users and callers identify problems, priorities, and possible solutions and options, including making plans for safety and a plan of action. It provides a variety of information on resources that address domestic violence and dating violence, children exposed to domestic violence, intervention programs for people who use violence, and working through the criminal and civil justice systems. The primary purpose of the hotline is to provide nationwide referrals to domestic violence shelters, outreach programs, social service agencies, programs that address the needs of children exposed to domestic violence, legal assistance agencies, economic self-sufficiency programs, and other related service providers. The hotline also provides callers who are in need of immediate shelter or supportive services with a direct connection to a local domestic violence service provider.
Background
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grant Program, administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Office of Family Violence Prevention Services (OFVPS), aims to enhance support for victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence.

The program seeks to award a cooperative agreement for the operation of a National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) that provides critical information and assistance to victims, their families, and affected individuals. The hotline's mission is to ensure access to resources, crisis intervention, and support services nationwide.

Grant Details
The grant will fund the operation of a 24-hour national domestic violence hotline that provides information and assistance to adult and youth victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence. Key tasks include:
- Developing a comprehensive training program for hotline personnel.
- Establishing hiring criteria and ensuring adequate workforce capacity.
- Collecting feedback from users to improve services.
- Maintaining an updated resource database for referrals.
- Publicizing the hotline's availability through various channels.
- Providing services in multiple languages and ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- Offering specialized support for youth victims through a teen dating violence hotline.
- Ensuring confidentiality and privacy of all contacts as mandated by FVPSA regulations.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations with recognized expertise in family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence. They should demonstrate the capacity to operate a 24-hour hotline, maintain a comprehensive database of service providers, provide crisis intervention services, and ensure accessibility for underserved populations. Compliance with nondisclosure requirements regarding confidential information is also necessary.

Period of Performance
The project period is set for 60 months with five 12-month budget periods starting from September 30, 2025.

Grant Value
The total estimated funding available is $16,989,375 with an expected award ceiling of $16,989,375 per budget period. The minimum award floor is set at $15,000,000 per budget period.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed nationwide across the United States.
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Overview

Category of Funding
Income Security and Social Services
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
93.592 - Family Violence Prevention and Services/Discretionary
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 7/7/25 posted grant opportunity HHS-2025-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0032 for National Domestic Violence Hotline with funding of $17.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 93.592 Family Violence Prevention and Services/Discretionary. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $15.0 million and $17.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
July 7, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
July 22, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.
Last Updated
July 7, 2025, 5:03 p.m. EDT
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Info
Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$16,989,375
Floor
$15,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
$16,989,375
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS
Contact Email
laura.fabius@acf.hhs.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(202) 690-7110

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