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.
Grants and Contracts Management System (GCMS)
GCMS is an online portal used by grantees to access grant and contract resources and manage post-award activities, such as invoicing and reporting.
Contract resources, such as workplans, budget workbooks and progress reports templates can be found in the Grants and Contracts Management System (GCMS).
Language access resources provide tools and guidance to help organizations make domestic violence services accessible and equitable for 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.