GrantPostedDiscretionary

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Legal Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Grant Program

Office on Violence Against Women
O-OVW-2026-172580
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$900,000
Total Program Funding
$45,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Office on Violence Against Women within DOJ is offering a discretionary grant program to expand access to legal assistance for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Projects must provide comprehensive legal assistance for legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse and include organizations with a mission and history of direct services to victims. Eligible applicants are limited to private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, territorial organizations, and publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity such as law schools, and awards range from $400,000 to $900,000 with no matching requirement. Applications are due July 31, 2026, and questions may be directed to OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov or 202-307-6026.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants are limited to: private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, territorial organizations, and publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity such as law schools.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJun 4, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineJul 31, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$900,000
Award Floor
$400,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$45,000,000
Expected Awards
60
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Office on Violence Against Women(USDOJ-OJP-OVW)
Funding Category
Law, Justice and Legal Services
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

16.524

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