Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Grant Program

The Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Grant program is administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, the state agency responsible for managing criminal justice funding and initiatives across Indiana. Established by the Indiana General Assembly in 1992 under IC 5-2-6.7, the program is designed to provide sustained financial support to domestic violence service providers throughout the state. Funding is appropriated through the state’s biennial budget, reflecting Indiana’s long-term commitment to addressing domestic violence through coordinated prevention and intervention efforts. The primary purpose of the program is to support the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of domestic violence prevention and treatment services. Funds are intended to ensure that victims of domestic violence, family violence, and dating violence have access to comprehensive and immediate assistance. This includes the operation of both residential and nonresidential service programs, as well as the development of prevention initiatives aimed at reducing the incidence of violence before it occurs. The program emphasizes both crisis response and long-term support systems for survivors. Allowable uses of funding are broad but clearly tied to service delivery and program operations. Supported activities include providing emergency shelter, operating 24 hour crisis intervention services, offering transportation for victims, and delivering advocacy and referral services across areas such as housing, healthcare, employment, and legal assistance. Funds may also be used to expand staffing, develop training programs for professionals and volunteers, implement primary prevention initiatives, and strengthen coordinated community responses. Additional allowable costs include operating expenses, supplies, and emergency financial assistance paid directly to third party vendors on behalf of victims. However, the program strictly prohibits certain expenditures, including direct cash payments to clients, lobbying, fundraising, real estate purchases, construction, vehicle purchases, and indirect cost rates. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit, nongovernmental, and public social service entities that provide services to victims of domestic violence. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to deliver a defined set of core services, including access to emergency shelter, a 24 hour crisis hotline, transportation assistance, and comprehensive advocacy and referral services. Organizations may provide these services directly or arrange for them through third party partnerships. Additionally, funded entities must ensure the confidentiality and privacy of all individuals served and comply with all program requirements outlined in the request for proposal. The application process requires submission through the IntelliGrants system, which is also used for ongoing reporting. Applicants must submit a detailed budget covering two separate funding years, with strict rules prohibiting the transfer of funds between years. The grant operates on a reimbursement basis, meaning recipients must incur and document expenses before receiving payment. Reporting requirements include quarterly programmatic and fiscal reports, which must include performance data, expenditure documentation, and proof of payment. The award period for the current grant cycle spans July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, covering a total of 24 months. While specific application deadlines are not provided in the available information, the program is funded on a biennial cycle aligned with the state budget, indicating a recurring funding opportunity. Technical assistance is available through the ICJI Helpdesk during standard business hours, and applicants are encouraged to seek support well in advance of submission deadlines. Overall, the program is structured to ensure accountability, continuity of services, and measurable outcomes in addressing domestic violence across Indiana.