Domestic Violence Shelter Fund RFA FY 2026-2027

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Domestic Violence Shelter Fund. The purpose of this funding is to provide safe, secure, accessible, and non-discriminatory shelter for victims of domestic violence. Approximately $850,000 is available for funding, and MSDH anticipates awarding up to 15 sub-grants. Eligible applicants include certified domestic violence shelter programs in the state of Mississippi. The project period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Applicants must submit a detailed work plan, budget, and budget justification. The evaluation criteria include organizational information, problem need, implementation, sustainability plan, work plan, and budget. Some key points to consider are: • The applicant must be a certified domestic violence shelter program in the state of Mississippi. • The applicant must provide a detailed work plan, budget, and budget justification. • The evaluation criteria include organizational information, problem need, implementation, sustainability plan, work plan, and budget. • The project period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2017. • Approximately $850,000 is available for funding, and MSDH anticipates awarding up to 15 sub-grants.