(WKYT) – More than $2 million in federal grant funding from the Violence Against Women Act is now available to help survivors of domestic and dating violence assault in Kentucky.
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear announced Monday that applications are open.
“Every single survivor of domestic or dating violence in the commonwealth deserves the opportunity to take back their life, and this federal grant funding helps us help those who need it most,” Gov. Beshear said.
His wife echoed the governor’s comments.
“It takes a tremendous amount of bravery and support for survivors to overcome domestic and dating violence. It’s our responsibility to ensure we are there for them with all the resources they need as they begin to heal and move forward,” said First Lady Beshear.
The federal VAWA Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution Formula Grant Program requires administering agencies to allocate funding for law enforcement, prosecutors, victim services and the courts.
The program allows for discretionary distribution and encourages a focus on projects that serve adults and youth ages 11-17.
Applications must be submitted online by 6 p.m. EDT on Sept. 11, 2026, via Intelligrants 10.0 (IGX), Kentucky’s Justice and Public Safety Cabinet’s electronic grants management system. Awards are expected to be announced in December, with the award date beginning Jan. 1, 2027