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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Initative

Office on Violence Against Women · O-OVW-2026-172625

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Award Range

$100K – $150K

Total Program Funding

$2.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 30, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Initative. Office on Violence Against Women. The OVW Financial Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Initiative (FAV Initiative) grant funds provide flexible financial assistance to support victims in achieving safety, stability, and healing by paying for necessities that are not easily... $100,000-$150,000 per award; $2,500,000 total program funding; ~16 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

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

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible Applicants are limited to: victim service providers, Tribal governments, and Tribal organizations
•Deadline: 2026-06-30

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The OVW Financial Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Initiative (FAV Initiative) grant funds provide flexible financial assistance to support victims in achieving safety, stability, and healing by paying for necessities that are not easily supplied by traditional service providers and with the flexibility to fulfill self-identified needs quickly.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicants are limited to: victim service providers, Tribal governments, and Tribal organizations.

Eligible Applicant Types

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

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $100K
Maximum Award: $150K
Total Program Funding: $2.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 16
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 2, 2026

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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

OVW.FinancialAssistanceProgram@usdoj.gov

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