OVW Fiscal Year 2026 STOP Formula Grant Program
Agency: Office on Violence Against Women
Assistance Listings: 16.588 -- Violence Against Women Formula Grants
Last Updated: June 3, 2026
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.STOP@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.STOP@usdoj.gov
OVW.STOP@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: July 10, 2026
Award
$173,300,000
Program Funding
56
Expected awards
$617,000
Award Minimum
$16,400,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OVW-2026-172631
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 3, 2026
Archive date:
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