law_justice_and_legal_services · USDOJ-OJP-OVW

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative

Office on Violence Against Women · O-OVW-2026-172378

Closed

Award Range

$600K – $700K

Total Program Funding

$1.3M

Expected Awards

Deadline

March 3, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative. Office on Violence Against Women. The purpose of the Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative (Formula TA Initiative) is to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to State Administering Agencies (SAAs) to enhance their implementation of the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) and Services* Training*... $600,000-$700,000 per award; $1,300,000 total program funding; ~2 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

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

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Entities that are eligible to apply are: national, Tribal, statewide, or other nonprofit organizations with the capacity to provide TTA on a nation...
•Deadline: 2026-03-03

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Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

The purpose of the Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative (Formula TA Initiative) is to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to State Administering Agencies (SAAs) to enhance their implementation of the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) and Services* Training* Officers* Prosecutors (STOP) Formula Grant Program. SAAs are responsible for administering formula funds that support communities, including American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective responses to VAWA crimes. SAAs must ensure that subrecipients comply with relevant statutory requirements and implement effective programs.

Who Can Apply

Entities that are eligible to apply are: national, Tribal, statewide, or other nonprofit organizations with the capacity to provide TTA on a national level to SAAs.

Eligible Applicant Types

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

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $600K
Maximum Award: $700K
Total Program Funding: $1.3M
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: January 21, 2026

Application Deadline: March 3, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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

OVW.TechAssistance@usdoj.gov

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