Grant opportunity
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Sexual Assault Services Formula Program
The Sexual Assault Services Formula Program (SAS Formula Program), per 34 U.S.C. § 12511(a)(1), assists states and territories in providing “intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, support services, and related assistance for adult, youth, and child victims of sexual assault, family and household members of such victims, and those collaterally affected by the victimization, except for the perpetrator of such victimization.”
- Funder
- Office on Violence Against Women / Department of Justice
- Closes 2026-07-07
- Closes 2026-07-07: Jul 7, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 1,600,000; floor USD 128,000; estimated total USD 49,100,000; 56 expected awards
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
- Discipline
- Social Sciences and Public Policy
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Sexual Assault Services Formula Program (SAS Formula Program), per 34 U.S.C. § 12511(a)(1), assists states and territories in providing “intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, support services, and related assistance for adult, youth, and child victims of sexual assault, family and household members of such victims, and those collaterally affected by the victimization, except for the perpetrator of such victimization.”
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are limited to: State governments, which includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands, see 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(37). Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 12511(b)(3)(B)(iii), only the state or territorial agency designated by the governor may apply.
What it supports
- Social Sciences and Public Policy
- United States
- Official opportunity number: O-OVW-2026-172632.
Funding and duration
- up to USD 1,600,000; floor USD 128,000; estimated total USD 49,100,000; 56 expected awards
Closes 2026-07-07
Closes 2026-07-07: Jul 7, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for application package, forms, attachments, and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-07 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Sexual Assault Services Formula Program (SAS Formula Program), per 34 U.S.C. § 12511(a)(1), assists states and territories in providing “intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, support services, and related assistance for adult, youth, and child victims of sexual assault, family and household members of such victims, and those collaterally affected by the victimization, except for the perpetrator of such victimization.” Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to: State governments, which includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands, see 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(37). Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 12511(b)(3)(B)(iii), only the state or territorial agency designated by the governor may apply. Opportunity number: O-OVW-2026-172632. Closing date: 2026-07-07. Funding: up to USD 1,600,000; floor USD 128,000; estimated total USD 49,100,000; 56 expected awards.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are limited to: State governments, which includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands, see 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(37). Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 12511(b)(3)(B)(iii), only the state or territorial agency designated by the governor may apply.
Funding and benefits
up to USD 1,600,000; floor USD 128,000; estimated total USD 49,100,000; 56 expected awards
Themes and supported activities
Social Sciences and Public Policy
United States
Official opportunity number: O-OVW-2026-172632.
Deadline and timeline
Closes 2026-07-07: Closes 2026-07-07: Jul 7, 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 2026-07-07 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.