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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program (Rural Grant Program)

Office on Violence Against Women · Opportunity number O-OVW-2026-172579

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 24, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberO-OVW-2026-172579
AgencyOffice on Violence Against Women
Department of Justice
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)16.589
PostedJun 1, 2026
DeadlineJul 24, 2026
Award ceiling$950,000
Award floor$500,000
Expected number of awards55
Estimated total program funding$36,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryLaw justice and legal services
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

The Rural Grant Program helps states and territories, Indian Tribes, local governments, and nonprofits to enhance safety and justice for child, youth, and adult victims in rural communities. It funds victim services (such as advocacy, legal assistance, and shelter), investigation, prosecution, adjudication, parole and probation, and other ways of addressing domestic and sexual violence. Per 34 U.S.C. § 12341(a), these grants are meant to encourage collaboration, establish and expand nonprofit victim services, increase safety and well-being for women and children in rural communities, and ensure victims in rural areas have access to sexual assault medical forensic exams.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • City or township governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • County governments
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • State governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Public and Indian housing authorities

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

States and territories; Indian Tribes; local governments; and nonprofit (public or private) entities, including Tribal nonprofit organizations

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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