The Virginia Department of Social Services provides federal and state funding to support organizations that help people affected by domestic violence. Funding supports:
Below you will find grant resources for subrecipient agencies working with the Office of Family Violence.
The Grants and Contracts Management System (GCMS) is an online portal used by grantees to access grant and contract resources and manage post-award activities, such as invoicing and reporting.
Disability access resources provide guidance and tools to help Virginia domestic violence programs better serve survivors with disabilities.
The Office of Family Violence partnered with Activating Change to provide a three-part webinar series to support the incorporation of disability access plans into Virginia domestic violence programs. The Access Matters series explores the importance of disability access, how to conduct an access review, and how to develop a Disability Access Plan.
Language access resources provide guidance and tools to help domestic violence programs better serve survivors with limited English proficiency (LEP).
Learning modules designed to help programs promote access and inclusion for LGBTQ survivors, and to develop non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
Learning modules designed to help programs implement the Voluntary Services model, which is based on the principle that participation in services should always be voluntary and not required as a condition of receiving shelter or other services.
Virginia Heals is a program from the Office of Trauma and Resilience Policy at the Virginia Department of Social Services. It helps children, families and service providers build connection, hope and healing after trauma. The program offers tools, guidance and training to support safe and compassionate care.