Our goal is to enhance the ability for states and territories to administer 
Formula Grant Programs
Formula Grant ProgramsThe MISSION of the Association of VAWA Administrators (AVA) is to encourage and facilitate mutual support, peer enrichment, awareness and collaboration among states and territories administering STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Formula Grant Programs.
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Below is information shared by ALSO STAAR regarding the upcoming Regional STOP Administrators ...Read More