O-OVW-2026-172631: OVW Fiscal Year 2026 STOP Formula 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 $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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 3, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$16.4 million
- Award floor$617,000
- Total funding$173 million
- Expected awards56
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-OVW-2025-172376 | May 15, 2025 | Closed June 24, 2025 | Closed |
| O-OVW-2024-172038 | May 8, 2024 | Closed June 18, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 10, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Violence Against Women Formula Grants awards averaged $2.9 million; this notice allows up to $16.4 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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.
Who has won Violence Against Women Formula Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Violence Against Women Formula Grants (16.588) awarded $808 million across 280 grant awards, an average of $2.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Emergency Services | California | 5 | $77.2 million |
| Texas Office of the Governor | Texas | 5 | $63.4 million |
| Florida Department of Children and Families | Florida | 5 | $44.4 million |
| New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services | New York | 5 | $39.7 million |
| Crime & Delinquency Pa Commission on | Pennsylvania | 5 | $28.1 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-2026-172631 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.
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