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Grants for Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking is sponsored by Department of Justice – Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This program increases the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance to adult and youth (ages 11 and older) victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
OVW particularly seeks organizations that serve culturally specific communities to advance racial equity and improve outreach.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) with the exception of institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private nonprofit entities, publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity, and faith-based and community organizations. Applicants must also certify expertise in providing legal assistance to victims of DVSA or partner with an entity that has such expertise. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $800,000 (anticipated individual award amount), $35 million (total available funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Grants for Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking is funded by Department of Justice – Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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