The 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.
Join Now By JOINING AVA, together we work to effectively foster services to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Dating Violence Victims. Help us to improve partnerships between each State & Territory with OVW and each other.

Recent News
2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week – Funding Opportunity
2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Community Awareness Projects
Funding Opportunity
The National ...Read More
Honoring Members of AVA’s Board of Directors during Women’s History Month
Please see below link regarding Women’s History Month. Celebrating Women’s LeadershipRead More2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects!
Please see the below announcement and attachment from our NAVAA colleagues.
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VAWA Resources
Regional STOP Administrators Meetings
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Below is information shared by ALSO STAAR regarding the upcoming Regional STOP Administrators ...Read More
FY 2025 Grant Solicitation(s) – see below
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Please see the attached document for additional details regarding the following ...Read More
FY 2025 Sexual Assault Services Formula Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
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I am pleased to announce that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Sexual Assault ...Read More
AVA Meeting Info
AVA Monthly Connect Call – Thursday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00 EST
Hello all, Our next Monthly Connect Call is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at 2:00pm (ET). Please register in advance ...Read MoreSAVE the DATE – AVA Connect Calls for March, April and May
AVA Connect Call- March April May 2026Read MoreNew! – AVA’s Peer Mentoring and Support Program
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We are thrilled to officially launch AVA’s Peer Mentoring and Support Program! This is ...Read More

Formula Grant Programs