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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program

Office on Violence Against Women

Looking for law & justice funding? Office on Violence Against Women is accepting applications for this award from eligible applicants, with applications due Sep 1, 2026. It provides awards up to $350K–$750K.

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Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Award amount
Up to $350K–$750K
Expected awards
10
Posted
Jun 3, 2026
Opportunity number
O-OVW-2026-172629
CFDA
16.060

Opportunity description

This program supports efforts by States, Indian Tribes, and units of local government to prevent, enforce, and prosecute cybercrimes against individuals. Cybercrimes against individuals are defined as criminal offenses that involve the use of a computer to harass, threaten, stalk, extort, coerce, cause fear to, or intimidate an individual, or without consent distribute intimate images of an adult, except that use of a computer need not be an element of the offense.

Who can apply

  • Special district governments
  • City or township governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants are limited to: States, Indian Tribes and units of local government.

Funding

Award floor
$350K
Award ceiling
$750K

Agency contact

Office on Violence Against Women

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

ovw.cybercrimes@usdoj.gov

Next steps to apply

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