law_justice_and_legal_services · USDOJ-OJP-OVW

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

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Award Range

$400K – $900K

Total Program Funding

$45.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 31, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Legal Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Grant Program. Office on Violence Against Women. The Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program increases access to legal assistance for victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence. It funds projects that provide comprehensive legal... $400,000-$900,000 per award; $45,000,000 total program funding; ~60 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Private universities/colleges, Other eligible entities (+2 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants are limited to: private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, territorial organizations, and ...
•Deadline: 2026-07-31

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What This Grant Funds

The Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program increases access to legal assistance for victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence. It funds projects that provide comprehensive legal assistance, as defined in 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(24). The projects must include organizations that have a mission and history of providing direct services to victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other Tribal OrganizationsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesOther (see NOFO for details)501(c)(3) NonprofitsPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $400K
Maximum Award: $900K
Total Program Funding: $45.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 60
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 4, 2026

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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

OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov

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