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Grant Program for Rural Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Victim Services

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is seeking applications for the FY 2026 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice - Eligible Applicants: - States, territories, Indian Tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations serving rural communities - Products/Services Requested: - Grant funding for victim services and justice initiatives addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking - Services include advocacy, legal assistance, shelter, investigation, prosecution, adjudication, parole, probation, and access to sexual assault medical forensic exams - Notable Requirements: - At least 75% of funds must be awarded to entities in designated rural states and territories - At least 35% of funds must meaningfully address sexual assault in rural communities - Applicants must submit rural eligibility documentation - Priority given to projects focusing on sexual assault and those from rural states and territories - Funding Details: - Total program funding is $36 million - Individual awards range from $500,000 to $950,000 - Award period is 36 months - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for service provision and program implementation

Description

This grant program by the Office on Violence Against Women aims to support states, territories, Indian Tribes, local governments, and nonprofits in rural communities to enhance safety and justice for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It funds victim services including advocacy, legal assistance, shelter, investigation, prosecution, adjudication, parole, probation, and other related activities. The program encourages collaboration among various service providers and aims to increase safety and well-being for women and children in rural areas. Grants also support access to sexual assault medical forensic exams in rural communities.

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