Funding Sources
Find grant proposals, scholarships, and other funding opportunities for your program when they become available. If you do not see anything posted, please check back soon for more information. Other listed materials can assist and support your grant writing efforts.
Survivor Fund
Forms can be emailed to admin@vfmn.org
Watch the 2024 Survivor Fund Kick-Off Video
Passcode: c+5&mwsS
Video transcript can be read here.
Housing/Shelter Funding
COVID-19 & Funding Resources
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Presentation: Supportive Housing Development for Survivors (5/24/2021)
COVID-19 Emergency Fund
Applications for COVID-19 Emergency Funds are being accepted again! See application form for fund details.
Housing Stabilization Services
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Rapid Rehousing & ESG-CV Overview: VFMN Housing Call 10/20/2020
COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program
The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. Local administrators will review applications from individuals and families requesting assistance, verify eligibility, and process payments for eligible expenses on behalf of households.
Additional Funding
Direct Cash Payments
On Friday, March 26th, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law a $2 trillion emergency economic package that includes direct cash payments for people across the country. The frequently asked questions should help with what you need to know around these direct cash payments.
MMLA-Minneapolis Low Income Tax Clinic is available to provide help for clients who won't be getting direct deposits and need to apply for stimulus payments.
Economic Impact of COVID-19 FAQ
Helpful Documents
14th Annual NNEDV Census Counts
Domestic Violence is Intersectional
This handout shows eight different topic areas and how they intersect to affect the lives of relationship abuse survivors. This can be helpful in writing grants and how to explain intersectionality of relationship abuse.
The eight topic areas are:
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Employment
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Economic Justice
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Education
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Natural Disasters
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Environment
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Food Justice
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Healthcare
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Homelessness