Women's Empowerment Fund

Women's Empowerment Fund is a grant from the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence that funds nonprofit organizations serving women affected by domestic violence in New York State. The program supports economic empowerment and financial literacy initiatives, including training and resources to help survivors of domestic violence achieve financial independence.

Funded programs address financial abuse — a tactic used by abusers to prevent victims from accessing money and economic resources — and work to equip survivors with the skills and support needed for long-term stability. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in New York State. Awards are up to $50,000.

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If your device is monitored, consider clearing your browser history after visiting this website. Economic Empowerment Project New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Domestic's Economic Empowerment Project, is funded by a Moving Ahead Financial Empowerment Grant through the Allstate Foundation and National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) .

As a part of this grant, the NYS coalition provides financial empowerment training, webinars, and resources to domestic violence service provider programs of New York State. Financial abuse is a tactic used by abusers to control victims by preventing access to money or other financial resources. It often begins small and progresses over time.

It's like other forms of abuse — it aims to gain power and control. Controlling how money is spent Withholding money or “giving an allowance” Withholding basic living resources, medication or food Not allowing a partner to work or earn money Stealing a partner's identity, money, credit or property * * The Allstate Foundation Moving Ahead Curriculum.

Forbidding the victim to work Sabotaging work or employment opportunities by stalking or harassing the victim at the workplace or causing the victim to lose her job by physically battering prior to important meetings or interviews Controlling how all of the money is spent Not allowing the victim access to bank accounts Withholding money or giving “an allowance” Not including the victim in investment or banking decisions Forbidding the victim from attending job training or advancement opportunities Forcing the victim to write bad checks or file fraudulent tax returns Running up large amounts of debt on joint accounts Refusing to work or contribute to the family income Withholding funds for the victim or children to obtain basic needs such as food and medicine Stealing the victim’s identity, property or inheritance Forcing the victim to work in a family business without pay Refusing to pay bills and ruining the victims’ credit score Forcing the victim to turn over public benefits or threatening to turn the victim in for “cheating or misusing benefits” Filing false insurance claims Refusing to pay or evading child support or manipulating the divorce process by drawing it out by hiding or not disclosing assets Economic Empowerment Summit Join NYSCADV on May 28-29, 2025, for our Economic Empowerment Summit as we explore Economic Justice as a tool for survivors to rebuild independence and financial security after abuse.

The summit will focus on providing advocates with skills and tools to equip survivors with tools for economic independence, workforce development and the complex interplay between financial and mental well-being. - Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Advocates - Allied Organizations supporting financial empowerment Additional information and registration details are forthcoming.

National Network to End Domestic Violence Independence Project Family Violence Option in New York State As a statewide membership organization, we achieve our mission through activism, training, prevention, technical assistance, legislative advocacy, and leadership development.

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