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

Federal funding opportunity O-OVW-2026-172580 from Office on Violence Against Women (Department of Justice).

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes July 31, 2026

Posted: June 4, 2026
Closes: July 31, 2026
Award ceiling: $900,000
Award floor: $400,000
Program funding: $45,000,000
Expected awards: 60
Cost sharing: No
Instrument: Grant
Assistance listing: 16.524
Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 16.524 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated: $41M
FY2025 obligated: $39M
FY2026 (to date) obligated: $-178,102
Awards in window: 252

Top recipients: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp, Montana Legal Services Association, Victim Rights Law Center Inc, Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault, Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault Inc

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed July 2026

Synopsis

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

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

How to apply

Applications go through the official government listing. Grants Radar links you straight to the source.

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Agency contact: Office on Violence Against Women · OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov · 0000000000

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