Taylor Swift makes 'generous' donation in support of sexual assault victims

Taylor Swift has made good on her pledge to support groups that help sexual assault victims following her victory in a Colorado groping trial.

The 27-year-old pop star has made what officials described as a generous donation to the US Joyful Heart Foundation, whose mission is to educate, support and campaign on sexual violence issues.

"Joyful Heart is honoured to be recognised by Taylor Swift for our work on behalf of and in service to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse," the organisation said in a statement.

Swift on Monday was awarded the symbolic $US1 in damages that she had sought after a federal jury in Denver found that a radio DJ had grabbed her bottom while posing for a photo with her in 2013.

The pop star delivered unflinching testimony describing the incident, saying she wanted to help other women make their voices heard. She said she would donate to organisations that help sexual assault victims defend themselves.

Joyful Heart's chief executive, Maile M. Zambuto, told the Huffington Post that Swift's donation was "very generous," but she did not disclose the amount.

Swift's forceful testimony at the trial also brought expressions of support form support from singers Kesha and Nelly Furtado and Girls television series creator Lena Dunham.