Access and Visitation Grant Information

The Victims' Services Program provides Access and Visitation Grant funds to agencies that provide services to non-custodial parents, custodial parents and their children. The funds provide scholarships for income-eligible families to help support and facilitate noncustodial parent access to and visitation with their children.

Grant applications are accepted through the format listed within the solicitation grant instructions posted below. Any questions should be directed to the Victims' Assistance Program.

Agencies who are currently not funded with the Access and Visitation Grant, but who are considering applying for the grant are strongly encouraged to contact the Victims’ Services Program Manager prior to grant announcements being released for the upcoming funding cycle.

Grant solicitations are normally released at the beginning of the calendar year each year, with funding announcements made before the start of the grant cycle.

Funds are awarded by the US Department of Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Funds are awarded to programs to provide services to non-custodial parents, custodial parents and their children. The funds provide scholarships for income-eligible families to help support and facilitate noncustodial parent access to and visitation with their children.

Access and Visitation Grant Application

Grant applications are accepted through the format listed within the solicitation grant instructions posted below. Any questions should be directed to the Victims' Assistance Program.   

• FY25 Access and Visitation Grant Announcement
• FY26 Access & Visitation Grant Announcement
• FY25 Access and Visitation Grant Application Instructions
• FY26 Access and Visitation Grant Application Instructions
• FY26 Access and Visitation Grant Application Form (.pdf)
• Required A&V Reporting

Please call (605) 773-6317 for more information or assistance.