The Fiscal Year 2025 Native Hawaiian Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NHRCDV), offered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS), aims to create a specialized resource center dedicated to addressing family, domestic, and dating violence among Native Hawaiians. The NHRCDV will provide community education, training, and technical assistance tailored to Native Hawaiian communities, fostering culturally sensitive approaches to domestic violence prevention and response. The project will become part of a broader network of National and Special Issue Resource Centers, helping to strengthen the state’s and nation’s efforts to support victims and reduce domestic violence.

The primary purpose of the NHRCDV is to enhance the capability of service providers to address domestic violence within Native Hawaiian communities by offering training and technical assistance that reflects the cultural and social nuances of the Native Hawaiian population. This center will serve as a statewide resource, addressing the unique challenges faced by Native Hawaiians in both developed and remote, underserved regions. Preference will be given to organizations proposing to establish the center in Hawaii, and such applicants will receive bonus points in the evaluation process.

Funding for this cooperative agreement is estimated at $1,000,000 for one award, with an award ceiling set at $1,000,000 and a minimum of $500,000. No cost-sharing or matching funds are required. This structure allows the awarded organization to focus exclusively on project implementation without additional financial obligations, ensuring full utilization of grant resources for direct services and support to Native Hawaiian communities.

Eligible applicants include Native Hawaiian organizations, public and private higher education institutions, and both faith-based and community nonprofits, provided they meet specific requirements under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). Applicants must demonstrate an ability to provide services statewide, including to isolated areas. Additionally, eligible organizations must show a primary focus on domestic violence issues within Native Hawaiian populations, and applicants that are not Native Hawaiian organizations or lack experience in this field are unlikely to meet the selection criteria.

The estimated application release date is February 28, 2025, with a submission deadline of May 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. The award decision is expected by August 29, 2025, and the project is scheduled to start on September 30, 2025. Applicants should submit all materials electronically and are encouraged to follow updates on Grants.gov for final instructions and criteria closer to the release date.

Evaluation criteria will prioritize cultural relevance, statewide service capability, and experience in addressing domestic violence among Native Hawaiian populations. Applications that include a comprehensive strategy for community outreach, educational programs, and collaboration with other support networks will align well with the program's mission. For additional guidance on eligibility and project scope, applicants can contact Alyssa Murray at the ACF.