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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Legal Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Grant Program

Office on Violence Against Women Nonprofit eligible

This open federal grant from Office on Violence Against Women supports law & justice-focused work and is available to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 31, 2026. It provides awards up to $400K–$900K.

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Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Award amount
Up to $400K–$900K
Expected awards
60
Posted
Jun 4, 2026
Opportunity number
O-OVW-2026-172580
CFDA
16.524

Opportunity description

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

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • 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)
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • 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: 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.

Funding

Award floor
$400K
Award ceiling
$900K

Agency contact

Office on Violence Against Women

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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