The Military Rape Crisis Center recognizes the vital role local rape crisis centers play in supporting survivors across the country. These community-based organizations provide critical, trauma-informed services, advocacy, and resources, often serving as the first point of contact for individuals navigating the aftermath of sexual violence.

Through our grantmaking, we support organizations dedicated to working with Active Duty service members, Veterans, and their loved ones. Our funding is designed to expand access to survivor-centered care, strengthen local capacity, and address gaps in services for military-connected communities.

We prioritize partnerships with organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to equity, accessibility, and culturally responsive care. By investing in local expertise, we aim to ensure that survivors receive timely, compassionate, and effective support wherever they are.

Funding Priorities

We provide grants to organizations that:

Deliver direct services to Active Duty service members, Veterans, and their families
Offer trauma-informed, survivor-centered care
Expand access to services in underserved or historically marginalized communities
Provide culturally responsive and inclusive programming
Engage in advocacy, prevention, or systems-level change related to sexual violence
Demonstrate strong community ties and lived-experience-informed leadership

Eligibility

Organizations must:

Be a registered nonprofit organization or have a fiscal sponsor
Demonstrate experience working with military-connected populations or survivors of sexual violence
Provide services within the United States or U.S.-connected communities abroad
Align with a survivor-centered, trauma-informed approach
Commit to equity, accessibility, and non-discrimination in services and operations

Grant Amounts

Typical grants range from $10,000 to $50,000
Larger or multi-year grants may be considered for organizations with demonstrated impact and capacity
Funding may be used for program support, capacity building, or general operating expenses

Application Process

Submit an online application form
Provide a brief organizational overview and program description
Outline how funding will be used and the anticipated impact
Submit basic financial documentation

Shortlisted organizations may be invited for a follow-up conversation or to provide additional materials.

Timeline

Applications Open: January 1
Application Deadline: May 1
Review Period: May-August
Funding Decisions Announced: Second week of September
Grant Period Begins: January 1

Reporting Requirements

Grantees are required to submit:

A brief mid-cycle update (for grants longer than 6 months)
A final report outlining how funds were used and key outcomes
Optional stories or impact highlights (with survivor confidentiality fully protected)

We aim to keep reporting requirements streamlined and respectful of organizational capacity.

Grantmaking