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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 Nonprofit eligible

Office on Violence Against Women is funding law & justice projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 30, 2026. It provides awards up to $100K–$150K.

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Deadline
Jun 30, 2026
Award amount
Up to $100K–$150K
Expected awards
16
Posted
Jun 2, 2026
Opportunity number
O-OVW-2026-172625
CFDA
16.063

Opportunity description

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

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

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

Funding

Award floor
$100K
Award ceiling
$150K

Agency contact

Office on Violence Against Women

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

Next steps to apply

This award is administered through the federal Grants.gov system. Review the complete instructions and verify the deadline on the official page before starting your submission.

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