National Resource Centers

The National Resource Centers funding opportunity is administered by the Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically through the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services. This program is part of a broader federal effort to address family, domestic, and dating violence across the United States by strengthening infrastructure, research dissemination, and service delivery systems. The funding supports a coordinated network of resource centers that serve as national leaders in training, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing to improve outcomes for victims and communities. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support multiple National Resource Centers that provide specialized expertise, training, and technical assistance to a wide range of stakeholders, including service providers, government agencies, tribal organizations, and community-based entities. These centers are designed to enhance the capacity of systems responding to domestic violence, including justice, healthcare, child welfare, and mental health systems. The initiative includes several distinct types of centers, such as those focused on domestic violence prevention and services, Native communities, racial and ethnic minority populations, and systems-based responses to violence. Funding under this opportunity may be used to support a variety of activities, including the development and dissemination of training materials, maintenance of national resource libraries, coordination of technical assistance efforts, and implementation of culturally relevant prevention strategies. Resource centers may also engage in research analysis, policy development support, and public education campaigns. The program emphasizes collaboration across federal, tribal, and community systems, particularly in addressing the needs of underserved populations and improving culturally competent service delivery. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with a primary focus on domestic violence issues, institutions of higher education, and tribal organizations. Applicants must meet statutory requirements outlined in federal law, including demonstrating expertise in domestic violence prevention and service delivery. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible if they meet these requirements. However, individuals and foreign entities are explicitly excluded from eligibility. Applicants are expected to demonstrate the capacity to operate at a national level and provide comprehensive support across diverse communities. The application process is expected to be conducted electronically, with submissions required through official federal systems by the stated deadline. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast notice, applicants can anticipate standard federal requirements such as project narratives, budgets, and organizational documentation. The estimated application deadline is July 30, 2026, with awards anticipated by September 30, 2026. Projects are expected to begin immediately upon award, aligning with the federal fiscal year timeline. Evaluation of applications will likely focus on organizational capacity, experience in domestic violence prevention, quality of proposed technical assistance and training strategies, and ability to reach diverse populations. Coordination with existing federal initiatives and demonstrated partnerships with relevant stakeholders will also be critical. Applicants may be required to outline detailed work plans, performance measures, and evaluation strategies to demonstrate impact. This opportunity is forecasted and expected to be formally posted on July 1, 2026. The program is not indicated as recurring in the provided information, though similar funding opportunities have been issued historically. No cost sharing or matching requirement is specified, reducing barriers to entry for eligible organizations. For additional information, applicants may contact the designated program officer via phone or email as listed in the opportunity details.