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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program

Office on Violence Against Women · O-OVW-2026-172629

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Award Range

$350K – $750K

Total Program Funding

$6.8M

Expected Awards

Deadline

September 1, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program. Office on Violence Against Women. This program supports efforts by States, Indian Tribes, and units of local government to prevent, enforce, and prosecute cybercrimes against individuals. Cybercrimes against individuals are defined as criminal offenses that involve the use of a computer to harass, threaten, stalk, extort, coerce,... $350,000-$750,000 per award; $6,750,000 total program funding; ~10 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

County governments, State governments, City/township governments, Other eligible entities, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments (+1 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants are limited to: States, Indian Tribes and units of local government
•Deadline: 2026-09-01

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

This program supports efforts by States, Indian Tribes, and units of local government to prevent, enforce, and prosecute cybercrimes against individuals. Cybercrimes against individuals are defined as criminal offenses that involve the use of a computer to harass, threaten, stalk, extort, coerce, cause fear to, or intimidate an individual, or without consent distribute intimate images of an adult, except that use of a computer need not be an element of the offense.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants are limited to: States, Indian Tribes and units of local government.

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsState GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsSpecial District Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $350K
Maximum Award: $750K
Total Program Funding: $6.8M
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 3, 2026

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026 (10 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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

ovw.cybercrimes@usdoj.gov

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