OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative
Agency: Office on Violence Against Women
Assistance Listings: 16.526 -- OVW Technical Assistance Initiative
Last Updated: January 22, 2026
Description
The purpose of the Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative (Formula TA Initiative) is to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to State Administering Agencies (SAAs) to enhance their implementation of the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) and Services* Training* Officers* Prosecutors (STOP) Formula Grant Program. SAAs are responsible for administering formula funds that support communities, including American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective responses to VAWA crimes. SAAs must ensure that subrecipients comply with relevant statutory requirements and implement effective programs.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Entities that are eligible to apply are: national, Tribal, statewide, or other nonprofit organizations with the capacity to provide TTA on a national level to SAAs.
Grantor contact information
Description
For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.TechAssistance@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.TechAssistance@usdoj.gov
OVW.TechAssistance@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: March 3, 2026
Award
$1,300,000
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$600,000
Award Minimum
$700,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OVW-2026-172378
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
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:
2
Posted date:
January 21, 2026
Archive date:
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