OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Legal Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Grant Program
Agency: Office on Violence Against Women
Assistance Listings: 16.524 -- Legal Assistance for Victims
Last Updated: June 5, 2026
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov
OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: July 31, 2026
Award
$45,000,000
Program Funding
60
Expected awards
$400,000
Award Minimum
$900,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OVW-2026-172580
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
June 4, 2026
Archive date:
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