# OVW Fiscal Year 2026 STOP Formula Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-ovw-2026-172631-ovw-fiscal-year-2026-stop-formula-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362669

> Office on Violence Against Women offered grants of up to $16.4 million (at least $617,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 56 awards worth $173 million in total. Applications closed on July 10, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-OVW-2026-172631 |
| Agency | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 10, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $16.4 million |
| Award floor | $617,000 |
| Expected awards | 56 |
| Total funding | $173 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.588 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants are limited to: state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Only the designated state office, pursuant to 28 C.F.R. § 90.11, may apply.

## What the grant funds

The STOP Formula program provides grants to states and territories for use by state, local, and Indian Tribal governments, courts, and victim service providers for the more widespread apprehension, prosecution, and adjudication of persons committing violent crimes against women and for the protection and safety of victims.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-OVW-2026-172631 still open?

No. It closed on July 10, 2026.

### Who can apply for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 STOP Formula Grant Program?

Office on Violence Against Women accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 STOP Formula Grant Program?

Closed July 10, 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 $16.4 million each. About $173 million in total across about 56 awards.

### Who has won Violence Against Women Formula Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Office of Emergency Services, Texas Office of the Governor, Florida Department of Children and Families. The program made 280 awards worth $808 million in that time.