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Funding by Topic: Abuse and violence

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Mary Kay Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program Inactive
Grants to support domestic violence shelters. The Foundation will award a grant to at least one domestic violence shelter in every state that applies, and many grants have gone to rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: The Mary Kay Foundation
Collaborating to Address Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Areas Inactive
A 4-session learning collaborative for health centers, primary care associations, and other collaborating partners, focused on intimate partner violence (IPV) in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
Sponsors: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, Futures Without Violence, Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation, National Center for Farmworker Health
San Manuel Cares Grants Inactive
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Office on Violence Against Women Training and Technical Assistance Initiative Inactive
Grants to provide direct technical assistance for existing and potential grantees and sub-grantees to enhance and support their efforts to successfully implement projects supported by OVW grant funds. This initiative is designed to build and enhance the capacity of civil and criminal justice system professionals and victim service providers to respond effectively to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking and foster partnerships among organizations that have not traditionally worked together to address these crimes. Rural communities are a program priority.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 3, 2026
Sponsors: Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice
Sherwood Foundation Grants Inactive
Funding for nonprofit organizations in Nebraska working to improve quality of life. Past awards have been made across the state, including in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: The Sherwood Foundation
IHS Rick Smith Injury Prevention Award Inactive
Award that recognizes contributions in the field of injury and violence prevention that have led to improved public health for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Indian Health Service
National Indian Child Welfare Association Champion for Native Children Award Inactive
Award for a social worker, case manager, foster parent, or other leader in the foster care system who has made outstanding contributions to the well-being of Indigenous children, families, and communities in the United States or Canada.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: National Indian Child Welfare Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Rural Health Grants Program Inactive
Funding to support health and well-being of rural North Dakotans and address the social determinants of health needs affecting communities.
Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Nov 14, 2025
Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Idaho Children's Trust Fund Annual Grant Program Inactive
Grants for projects designed to prevent child abuse and neglect within Idaho. Rural populations are a priority.
Geographic coverage: Idaho
Application Deadline: Nov 14, 2025
Sponsor: Idaho Children's Trust Fund
Tribal Injury Prevention Cooperative Agreement Program Inactive
Funding for Tribes to implement focused, community-based injury prevention programs and projects using evidence-based and promising strategies
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2025
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services