HHS-2026-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0036: Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 11, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Award floor$200,000
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | August 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 8, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 8, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Family Violence Prevention and Services/Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Services awards averaged $1.4 million; this notice allows up to $200,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (69% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Family Violence Prevention and Services/Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Services grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Family Violence Prevention and Services/Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Services (93.496) awarded $58.7 million across 43 grant awards, an average of $1.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ujima the National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community | District of Columbia | 2 | $13.4 million |
| Esperanza United | Minnesota | 1 | $13.2 million |
| Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence | California | 1 | $13.2 million |
| Alaska Native Women's Resource Center | Alaska | 1 | $5.0 million |
| National Indigenous Women's Resource Center, Inc. | Montana | 1 | $5.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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