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OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Enhance Community-based Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program

Office on Violence Against Women · O-OVW-2025-172373

Closed

Award Range

$400K – $475K

Total Program Funding

$22.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

August 1, 2025

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Enhance Community-based Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program. Office on Violence Against Women. The Grants to Enhance Community-based Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (CSSP) supports (1) the maintenance and replication of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking services in community-based programs that... $400,000-$475,000 per award; $22,500,000 total program funding; ~50 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Nonprofits (501c3), Nonprofits (non-501c3)

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Pursuant to 34 U
•Deadline: 2025-08-01

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The Grants to Enhance Community-based Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (CSSP) supports (1) the maintenance and replication of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking services in community-based programs that offer culturally specific services and other resources; and (2) the development of innovative community-based programming that improves access to services and resources for victims who face obstacles to using traditional services. Eligible entities are community-based organizations that aim to enhance access to services for all survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in their communities and that have demonstrated expertise in serving victims or can partner with a program having such expertise.

Who Can Apply

Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 20124(c) and 28 C.F.R. § 90.2(b), entities that are eligible to apply are: (1) Community-based organizations whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (2) Community-based organizations whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services who can partner with a program having demonstrated expertise in serving victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)Other Tribal Organizations501(c)(3) NonprofitsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $400K
Maximum Award: $475K
Total Program Funding: $22.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 18, 2025

Application Deadline: August 1, 2025 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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

OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov

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