OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program
Open
Office on Violence Against Women is offering grants of up to $342,358 (at least $300,516) to nonprofits and tribes. It expects to make about 20 awards worth $6.5 million in total. Applications close on December 7, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 5, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$342,358
- Award floor$300,516
- Total funding$6.5 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 7, 2026 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits and tribes.
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants are limited to: recognized tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program awards averaged $348,190; this notice allows up to $342,358 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 OVW Grants to Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program supports the development and operation of nonprofit, nongovernmental Tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions. Eligible applicants will be invited by OVW to apply. Each recognized coalition will receive the same amount of base funding. Sexual assault coalitions and dual domestic violence/sexual assault coalitions will receive an additional amount for sexual assault-focused project activities.
Who has won Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program (16.557) awarded $26.8 million across 77 grant awards, an average of $348,190 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Dancers Coalition | New York | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Washington State Native American Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault | Washington | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Native Womens Society of the Great Plains Reclaiming Our Sacredness | South Dakota | 4 | $1.5 million |
| First Nations Women's Alliance | North Dakota | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition | Minnesota | 4 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Office on Violence Against Women, OVW.TribalCoalitions@usdoj.gov, 0000000000.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program?
Office on Violence Against Women accepts applications from nonprofits and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program?
Closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $342,358 each. About $6.5 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Seven Dancers Coalition, Washington State Native American Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, Native Womens Society of the Great Plains Reclaiming Our Sacredness. The program made 77 awards worth $26.8 million in that time.
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