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Domestic, Sexual, and Gender Based Violence Prevention Mini-Grant

By funding these programs, the City of Boston aims to promote the safety of all residents through education and healthy skill development. 

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The Mayor's Office of Women’s Advancement (MOWA) is launching a Domestic, Sexual, and Gender Based Violence Prevention Mini-grant. In recognition that men and boys must be a part of the solution, this grant is focused on funding programming that engages young men early on to help them develop the skills necessary to be a part of the solution that ends:

  • domestic
  • sexual, and
  • gender based violence

We have heard from community organizations that prevention needs to start early and not only engage with young women. We are looking to fund projects that include activities proven to prevent violence, are educational, and support the social and emotional development of young men.

By funding these programs, the City of Boston aims to promote the safety of all residents through education and healthy skill development.

Info and Dates

Source of Funding: FY26 City of Boston Operating Budget

Total Amount Available for Grant Program: $50,000

Award Amount per Grant per Organization: up to $9,999

Timeline and Important Dates
  • Application Launch Date: November 17, 2025
  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
    • Additional Funding: MOWA is simultaneously accepting applications for the Women and Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant. The submission deadline for both grant opportunities is Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.. 
  • Review Period: January 2026
  • Award Notification: February 2026
  • Grant Period (grant-funded activities must be completed by this date): June 30, 2026

Application criteria and selection process

Eligibility and Selection

  • Be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that serves Boston residents. If you are not a 501(c)(3), you must partner with a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor in order to receive funding from the City. Individuals or for-profit businesses, including those working with a fiscal sponsor, are not eligible.

  • Have experience working with youth, particularly young men, around domestic, sexual, and gender based violence prevention, social and emotional skill development, healthy relationship training, or other activities proven to be effective at violence prevention. 

  • Although this grant aims to support boys with programming focused on domestic, sexual, and gender based violence prevention, all funded programs must be open to Boston residents regardless of background and identity.

  • Have demonstrated the capacity to successfully execute the proposed programs, including sufficient staff, expertise, and resources.

  • Ensure services are accessible and culturally responsive. 

  • Be in good financial standing and able to provide data to assess program impact.

  • Be able to implement proposed services within the required timeline.

All grantees will be required to submit a final report detailing the impact of their programs. MOWA will provide a reporting form. Reports must include aggregate data on the following:

  • Total number of individuals served;

  • Zip code(s) of individuals served; 

  • Type of assistance received; 

  • Basic demographic information of the individuals served;

  • Number of individuals requesting services that were not served due to grantee capacity; and

  • Additional optional information as requested at the end of the grant period.

The following factors will be considered by reviewers

  1. Alignment with Grant Intention and Community Needs: The proposed project should be in alignment with the intention of the grant as well as the application establishes clear linkage between community need and proposed programming.
  2. Timeline: The organization is capable of carrying out the proposed project within the grant period. 
  3. Capacity and Expertise: Organization has experience working with youth as well as particular expertise in conducting the proposed grant funded project, programming or event. 
  4. Outreach Plan: The applicant's outreach plan is equitable and realistic. 
  5. Use of Funds: Optimal use of grant funds, dollar spent per impacted individual is reasonable, and the proposed project is impactful for City of Boston Residents

Questions?

Please contact Emily Nasiff in the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement, at bostonwomen@boston.gov, (617) 212-0739 if you have questions about the guidance above, this application, or the eligibility requirements for funding from the City of Boston. 

Apply

  • DUE DATE: All applications and required documents are due by Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM (No extensions will be granted).
  • Follow this Guide for Grant Applicants to learn how to create your organization profile, apply for grant funding, accept your grant award, and complete reporting requirements.
  • Carefully read the grant program information, eligibility requirements, and guidelines above before starting your application. 

Apply

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

In order to submit an application, all applicants will be required to upload completed versions of the documents below:

  • A recent IRS Form 990 or IRS Letter of Determination certifying your organization’s nonprofit status (or equivalent fiscal sponsor nonprofit certification);
  • A signed copy of your organization's IRS Form W9 (or equivalent fiscal sponsor W9)

Documents to Review 

At this stage of the application, all applicants are required to download and review (but not sign nor submit) the documents linked below. If you are selected for an award, you will be required to have knowledge of these forms. In order to receive grant funding from the City, a leadership representative from your organization (or fiscal sponsor) will be required to sign and submit these forms: 

SUPPLIER / VENDOR IDs

A Supplier/Vendor ID is a unique 10-digit number that is assigned, owned, and managed by the City of Boston to identify anyone doing business with or receiving funding from the City. 

How to Obtain a New Supplier/Vendor ID

Follow these detailed Supplier/Vendor ID Instructions if you are a first-time applicant or if you are a returning Supplier/Vendor and you would like additional help. Requests for new IDs typically require 2-3 business days.

How to Find Your Supplier/Vendor ID

If you have previously received funding from the City of Boston, your Supplier/Vendor ID is a 10-digit number that can be found on purchase orders, contracts, check stubs, and payment advice. If you've forgotten your Supplier/Vendor User ID, navigate to the City’s Supplier Portal, select "Forgot User ID" and enter the email address used to request your Supplier/Vendor ID. You will receive an email with your username in 1-2 minutes.

Why You Need a Supplier/Vendor ID

A Supplier/Vendor ID is not required to apply for a grant, but it must be obtained before a grant is approved and your payment is processed. This also enables you to sign up for direct deposit if you are awarded a grant. If you are using a fiscal sponsor, they must register for a Supplier/Vendor ID in order to receive funding on your behalf. 

Additional Assistance

Additional guidance for accessing the Supplier Portal or requesting a Supplier/Vendor ID can be found here. Alternatively, please email vendor.questions@boston.gov or call 617-961-1058 for additional assistance.



CONFLICT OF INTEREST

In order to  submit an application, you must certify that there is no conflict of interest within the meaning of the Conflict of Interest Law, Ch. 268A of the Massachusetts General Laws. 

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