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Allstate Foundation Education and Job Training Fund
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Fund Background & Criteria
The Education and Job Training Assistance Fund is a fund established by The Allstate Foundation to channel small grants to survivors of domestic violence in order to achieve their educational and job related goals. It is our hope that this fund will allow survivors greater independence over their financial lives and increase their options for their livelihood.
If you have any questions or need additional information, you can reach the NNEDV Economic Justice Team at (202) 543-5566 or via email.
Eligibility
Any adult survivor of domestic violence is eligible to receive funds. However, a domestic violence survivor must work with a domestic violence shelter/program or domestic violence coalition to submit an application for this fund.
The following is a list of fundable expenses:
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Licensing fees (nursing, social work, etc.)
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Books and supplies for school
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Job skills training (resume building, interview preparation, clothing, etc.)
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Tuition
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Requirements for jobs (uniforms, tools, etc.)
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Registration fees
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Temporary child care so that the applicant can attend school, take a class or look for employment
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Public transportation
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Computer equipment or rental fees for computer time at a computer center
While this list is fairly inclusive, there may be circumstances where a survivor has job and/or education needs that are not on this list. In these instances, agencies are encouraged to apply and clearly articulate how the need is related to education and job training.
NNEDV will disburse grants up to $1,000 per application. The same survivor may not apply for more than two grants in a calendar year.
Application Submission Guidelines
NNEDV will only accept Education and Job Training Direct Assistance Fund applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose core mission is to serve or represent victims of domestic violence.
Eligible organizations that submit applications must provide core services that include 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, system advocacy, residential and nonresidential support groups, individual and group counseling, domestic violence training/technical assistance and domestic violence transitional housing.
Eligible organizations include:
- Domestic violence shelters;
- Domestic violence transitional housing programs;
- Domestic violence coalitions; and
- Culturally specific domestic violence organizations.
To Apply
To apply for the Education and Job Training Assistance Fund, fill out the online application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can eligible organizations submit multiple applications on behalf of one survivor in one year?
Are there any deadlines for submission?
Does NNEDV want the audited financial statement of the applying organization or the survivor?
Is the audited financial statement required with every application?
How long does the review process take?
What are the next steps in the application funding process once we have submitted an application?
FINDING ELLIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP SURVIVORS
How can I find a domestic violence shelter/program in my community?
How can I reach the domestic violence coalition in my state?
What is a domestic violence coalition?
How can I find a culturally specific domestic violence organization?
Are children of domestic violence survivors eligible to receive a grant from the Education and Job Training Direct Assistance Fund?
Funding for this grant program is designated for adult domestic violence survivors only. Therefore, children of domestic violence survivors are not eligible to receive funding from this grant program. Please note that domestic violence survivors that need assistance with temporary child care to attend school, to look for employment, or to attend work are eligible to apply for assistance from this grant program.
Can an eligible organization submit more than one application on behalf of survivors throughout the year?
Yes, eligible organizations can submit more than one application on behalf of survivors throughout the year. NNEDV will accept a maximum of 15 applications from each eligible organization per calendar year.
Can eligible organizations submit multiple applications on behalf of one survivor in one year?
Eligible organizations can submit two applications for the same domestic violence survivor per calendar year.
Are there any deadlines for submission?
There are no deadlines for submissions.
Does NNEDV want the audited financial statement of the applying organization or the survivor?
NNEDV would like the summary of the most current audited financial statement of the organization that is submitting the application. Please note that the audited financial statement may not be more than two years old.
Is the audited financial statement required with every application?
No, an audited financial statement is not required to be submitted with every application. However, an eligible organization's financial statement filed with NNEDV must be current (no more than two years old) before applications from that organization will be reviewed and approved.
How long does the review process take?
The Economic Justice Team works as quickly as possible to review and approve applications in a timely manner. You will receive regular correspondence from NNEDV as your application is reviewed or if there are any questions about your application. To check the status of your application, you may log in to the online grants management system using the ID and password you used to submit the application. No telephone or email inquiries please.
What are the next steps in the application funding process once we have submitted an application?
If the application has been approved, the applying organization will receive an award letter, check, and confirmation form. If the application is not funded then the organization will receive a non-award letter. It is important for organizations to understand that submitting an application does not guarantee funding. All applications must be reviewed by the Economic Justice Team to determine if all eligibility criteria have been met.
Applications will be granted or denied based on: need; lack of resources to fulfill the request elsewhere; and impact on the survivor's life.
FINDING ELLIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP SURVIVORS
How can I find a domestic violence shelter/program in my community?
The National Domestic Violence Hotline can connect you with a domestic violence shelter/program in your community. The hotline is open 24 hours a day seven days a week. You can reach the hotline by calling 1-800-799-7233. You can also reach a local domestic violence shelter/program in your community by contacting a domestic violence coalition in your state.
How can I reach the domestic violence coalition in my state?
The National Network to End Domestic Violence lists the contact information for domestic violence coalitions across the country on its website.
What is a domestic violence coalition?
A domestic violence coalition is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to ending domestic violence by promoting social change through public policy advocacy. The coalitions provide domestic violence shelters with training and technical assistance that coordinates community responses to domestic violence and systems-based advocacy within the legal, healthcare, homeless and social services communities. Coalitions also provide information and referral services.
How can I find a culturally specific domestic violence organization?
Please use the contact information below to identify culturally specific domestic violence organizations in your community. Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community (877) 643-8222; Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence (415) 954-9988; Alianza: National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence (800) 342-9908.