O-OVW-2026-172580: OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Legal Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Grant Program
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 Office on Violence Against Women notices from 2026.
Office on Violence Against Women offered grants of up to $900,000 (at least $400,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. It expected to make about 60 awards worth $45.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 31, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 11, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$900,000
- Award floor$400,000
- Total funding$45.0 million
- Expected awards60
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Legal Assistance for Victims awards averaged $644,353; this notice allows up to $900,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (97% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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 has won Legal Assistance for Victims grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Legal Assistance for Victims (16.524) awarded $193 million across 300 grant awards, an average of $644,353 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victim Rights Law Center Inc | Massachusetts | 4 | $2.8 million |
| Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp | Louisiana | 4 | $2.7 million |
| Ayuda | District of Columbia | 3 | $2.1 million |
| Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence | Michigan | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault | Missouri | 1 | $1.5 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 O-OVW-2026-172580 still open?
No. It closed on July 31, 2026.
Who can apply for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Legal Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Grant Program?
Office on Violence Against Women accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Legal Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Grant Program?
Closed July 31, 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 $900,000 each. About $45.0 million in total across about 60 awards.
Who has won Legal Assistance for Victims grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Victim Rights Law Center Inc, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp, Ayuda. The program made 300 awards worth $193 million in that time.
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