Grant opportunity
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Legal Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Grant Program
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).
- Funder
- Office on Violence Against Women / Department of Justice
- Closes 2026-07-31
- Closes 2026-07-31: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 900,000; floor USD 400,000; estimated total USD 45,000,000; 60 expected awards
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
- Discipline
- Social Sciences and Public Policy
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jun 4, 2026
Call summary
Overview
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.
Who can apply
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.
What it supports
- Social Sciences and Public Policy
- United States
- Official opportunity number: O-OVW-2026-172580.
Funding and duration
- up to USD 900,000; floor USD 400,000; estimated total USD 45,000,000; 60 expected awards
Closes 2026-07-31
Closes 2026-07-31: Jul 31, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for application package, forms, attachments, and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-31 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Call details
Source-based overview
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 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. Opportunity number: O-OVW-2026-172580. Closing date: 2026-07-31. Funding: up to USD 900,000; floor USD 400,000; estimated total USD 45,000,000; 60 expected awards.
Eligibility
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.
Funding and benefits
up to USD 900,000; floor USD 400,000; estimated total USD 45,000,000; 60 expected awards
Themes and supported activities
Social Sciences and Public Policy
United States
Official opportunity number: O-OVW-2026-172580.
Deadline and timeline
Closes 2026-07-31: Closes 2026-07-31: Jul 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for application package, forms, attachments, and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-31 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.