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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 STOP Formula Grant Program

Office on Violence Against Women · O-OVW-2026-172631

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Award Range

$617K – $16.4M

Total Program Funding

$173.3M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 10, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 STOP Formula Grant Program. Office on Violence Against Women. The STOP Formula program provides grants to states and territories for use by state, local, and Indian Tribal governments, courts, and victim service providers for the more widespread apprehension, prosecution, and adjudication of persons committing violent crimes against women and for the... $617,000-$16,400,000 per award; $173,300,000 total program funding; ~56 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

State governments, Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants are limited to: state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin...
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-07-10

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The STOP Formula program provides grants to states and territories for use by state, local, and Indian Tribal governments, courts, and victim service providers for the more widespread apprehension, prosecution, and adjudication of persons committing violent crimes against women and for the protection and safety of victims.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants are limited to: state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Only the designated state office, pursuant to 28 C.F.R. § 90.11, may apply.

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $617K
Maximum Award: $16.4M
Total Program Funding: $173.3M
Expected Number of Awards: 56
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 3, 2026

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.STOP@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.STOP@usdoj.gov

OVW.STOP@usdoj.gov

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