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Legal Assistance for Victims is sponsored by Department of Justice. These grants are for increasing the availability of comprehensive civil and criminal legal services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in matters relating to or arising from the abuse or violence.
The goal is to develop innovative, collaborative programs within the legal system that promote victim safety and increase victim economic autonomy. This listing is currently active. Program number: 16.
524. Last updated on 2024-11-25.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible grantees for this program are private, nonprofit entities, Indian tribal governments and tribal organizations, territorial organizations, and publicly funded organizations not acting in their governmental capacity, such as law schools. Eligible applicant types include: Other public institution/organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $42,434,215 (2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Legal Assistance for Victims are due August 4, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — Legal Assistance for Victims is offered by Department of Justice and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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