Assistance Listing 93.497
Family Violence Prevention and Services/ Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services and Supports
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF · Administration for Children and Families
Assistance Listing 93.497, “Family Violence Prevention and Services/ Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services and Supports,” is a federal program administered by HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $1M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
This funding assists states, territories, tribal governments, and community efforts to support sexual assault survivors and address the increased need for virtual access and emergency services. Section 2204 (d) of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides flexibility in how each recipient uses the funding to support (1) the transition to virtual services including counseling, mobile advocacy, telehealth, teletherapy, and peer support (2) providing emergency assistance for survivors such as temporary housing, rental assistance, and nominal relocation expenses paid to third party vendors on behalf of victims (3) the purchase of supplies, equipment, technology, and software to assist in carrying out remote services, and (4) the purchase of supplies needed to safely staff and operate rape crisis centers as a result of public health emergency.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 93.497
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
Eligible applicants for the State Grants are the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Eligible applicants for the Tribal Grants are the federally recognized Indian Tribes (including Alaska Native Villages), or a tribal organization or nonprofit private organization authorized by an Indian Tribe.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): In 2023, four awards were made for Culturally Specific Sexual Assault Capacity Building Centers in the amount of $350,000 each. In addition, two awards were made in the amount of $500,000 each for national Sexual Assault Capacity Building Centers. In 2024 again, four awards were made for Culturally Specific Sexual Assault Capacity Building Centers in the amount of $350,000 each. In addition, two awards were made in the amount of $500,000 each for national Sexual Assault Capacity Building Centers. In 2025, Congress did not appropriate funding for FVPSA awards for Culturally Specific Sexual Assault Capacity Building Centers or national Sexual Assault Capacity Building Centers.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.497. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 93.497?
93.497 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Family Violence Prevention and Services/ Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services and Supports.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 93.497?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia) and Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 93.497 provide?
The agency reported $1,000,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.