Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program

Posted by Mary Kay Foundation on March 9, 2015

The goal of the Mary Kay Foundation is to eliminate domestic violence. As part of this effort, the foundation makes grants to organizations in the United States that assist survivors of domestic violence by operating emergency shelters. The grants are announced each October in observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Funds awarded by the foundation may be used for operating expenses, with the exception of staff travel. The foundation will award a grant to at least one domestic violence shelter in every state. Any remaining funds will be distributed based on state population.

Only applicants operating an emergency shelter (immediate overnight housing) for survivors of domestic violence are eligible for a grant. Applicants must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

See the Mary Kay Foundation website for eligibility and application guidelines, as well as a lists of previous recipients.

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2015

http://www.marykayfoundation.org/Pages/ShelterGrantProgram.aspx