Domestic Violence Prevention

The purpose of this IHS grant is to support the development and expansion of Domestic Violence Prevention (DVP) programs that integrate culturally appropriate, trauma-informed prevention and victim services for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations serving AI/AN communities. The program will address domestic and sexual violence, sexual exploitation and human trafficking, Missing and Murdered AI/AN people, and child maltreatment through cross-sector collaboration with law enforcement, health care, behavioral health, social services, education, shelters, legal services, and advocacy organizations. Funded programs will be expected to provide victim advocacy, implement evidence-based and traditional practices, increase awareness of the health impacts of violence, collect and share data, and develop plans for long-term sustainability.

Applications are screened for completeness and responsiveness to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). All applications that are completed and responsive to the NOFO are sent to an objective review committee for review. The sponsoring office uses the results of the review to select applications to be awarded.