The Department of the Attorney General, Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division (CPJAD), seeks written comments through this Request for Information (RFI) regarding a planned Request for Proposals (RFP). It is anticipated that the RFP will be announced in the first quarter of 2026, for the FY 2025 Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (VAWA Grant). RFP proposals will be submitted to the online Grants Management System (GMS), CPJAD e-Grants. Only online proposals will be accepted for this RFP. Some highlights of the RFI include the following: Approximately $ 963,548 will be available through FY 2025 and FY 2026 STOP VAWA Grant funds. The RFP will be open to non-profit agencies with IRS 501(c)(3) status, including faith-based and other neighborhood organizations, as set forth in Regulation 28 C.F.R. Part 38. The Department seeks projects and initiatives that create, improve, or enhance victim services and support a coordinated community response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Applicants may request a minimum funding amount of $50,000, up to a maximum funding amount of $400,000 per project for a 24-month contract period. Additional points will be given for projects that serve geographically isolated rural areas and culturally-specific services as defined by OVW. No match is required for funds awarded to qualified non-profit, non-governmental agencies with IRS 501(c)(3) status, which may include faith-based and other neighborhood organizations. Match may be made on a voluntary basis. The proposed service specifications are attached. Written comments are due by or on February 5, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. (HST).

Solicitation No.

RFI-AG-VAWA-FY-25-26-WF

Type / RFx

RFI

Status

Open

Level

state

Published Date

January 29, 2026

Due Date

February 6, 2026

NAICS Code

624190AI guide

Jurisdiction

State of Hawaii

State

Hawaii

Agency

Attorney General

The Department of the Attorney General, Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division (CPJAD), seeks written comments through this Request for Information (RFI) regarding a planned Request for Proposals (RFP). It is anticipated that the RFP will be announced in the first quarter of 2026, for the FY 2025 Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (VAWA Grant). RFP proposals will be submitted to the online Grants Management System (GMS), CPJAD e-Grants. Only online proposals will be accepted for this RFP. Some highlights of the RFI include the following: Approximately $ 963,548 will be available through FY 2025 and FY 2026 STOP VAWA Grant funds. The RFP will be open to non-profit agencies with IRS 501(c)(3) status, including faith-based and other neighborhood organizations, as set forth in Regulation 28 C.F.R. Part 38. The Department seeks projects and initiatives that create, improve, or enhance victim services and support a coordinated community response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Applicants may request a minimum funding amount of $50,000, up to a maximum funding amount of $400,000 per project for a 24-month contract period. Additional points will be given for projects that serve geographically isolated rural areas and culturally-specific services as defined by OVW. No match is required for funds awarded to qualified non-profit, non-governmental agencies with IRS 501(c)(3) status, which may include faith-based and other neighborhood organizations. Match may be made on a voluntary basis. The proposed service specifications are attached. Written comments are due by or on February 5, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. (HST).

1. January 29, 2026Published
2. February 6, 2026Responses Due