Established by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, the STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Program seeks to develop and implement law enforcement and prosecution strategies to effectively decrease violent crimes against women. These grants also help to develop and enhance services provided to the victims of violent crimes.
The New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission (CVRC) is soliciting proposals from governmental agencies, tribal and non-profit, non-governmental organizations conducting business in the state to develop and maintain domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence services, programs, and training initiatives under the STOP VAWA Grant Program that are:
VAWA funds may be used for multiple purposes, including:
FY 2024 STOP VAWA Awards are available to view online at https://www.cvrc.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FY-2024-VAWA-Awards-for-Website.pdf
FY 2018 STOP VAWA Awards are available to view online at https://www.cvrc.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-STOP-VAWA-Awards.pdf.
Applications were to be submitted by March 1, 2024. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.
The FY 2024 allocation to the state of New Mexico was $1,145,393. Of that, $707,111 is designated for continuation projects that have not yet completed a four-year cycle. The remaining$438,282 is available for new/competitive projects. Individual award amounts vary. A 25% funding match is required, unless the applicant is a private, nonprofit victim services organization. Awards will be made for a period of 12 months, beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.