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DOJ OVW FY 2026 Financial Assistance Grants for Victims of Violence

The U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is announcing a grant opportunity to support victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) - Program Details: - FY 2026 Financial Assistance for Victims Initiative (FAV Initiative) - Total funding pool: $2.5 million - Up to 16 awards anticipated - Individual award amounts: $100,000 to $150,000 - Award period: 24 months - Eligible Applicants: - Victim service providers - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Tribal nonprofit organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Flexible financial assistance grants for victims' self-identified needs (e.g., necessities not easily supplied by traditional service providers) - At least 85% of each award must be allocated for direct financial assistance to victims - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No cost sharing or matching required - Priority for projects in rural, remote, and tribal communities, and those addressing human trafficking or transnational crime - Focus on direct victim services and underserved areas - No specific OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a grant for financial assistance rather than procurement of products or equipment.

Description

This solicitation from the Office on Violence Against Women provides grant funding to support victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The grant offers flexible financial assistance to help victims achieve safety, stability, and healing by covering necessities not easily supplied by traditional service providers. Eligible applicants include victim service providers, Tribal governments, and Tribal organizations. The program aims to fund projects that address self-identified needs quickly and effectively, with priority given to projects in small towns, rural, remote, and Tribal communities, as well as those combating human trafficking and transnational crime.

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