# Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acf-ofvps-ev-0036-culturally-specific-domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362378

> Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $200,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 8, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0036 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 8, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Total funding | $5.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.496 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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

Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of the Culturally Specific Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program is to provide culturally specific services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Objectives include services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence to address emergent needs resulting from a public health emergency and other public health concerns and support for organizations to promote strategic partnership development and collaboration in responding to the impact of public health concerns on survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Optional activities include providing legal advocacy, job training and employment services, and identifying secure and safe affordable temporary or permanent housing.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0036 still open?

No. It closed on September 8, 2026.

### Who can apply for Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services?

Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services?

Closed September 8, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $200,000 each. About $5.0 million in total across about 25 awards.

### Who has won Family Violence Prevention and Services/Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Services grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Ujima the National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, Esperanza United, Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence. The program made 43 awards worth $58.7 million in that time.