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"Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Program is sponsored by Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This program funds comprehensive, direct legal services for adult and youth victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence.
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Opportunity Listing - OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Legal Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Grant Program OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Legal Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Assault Grant Program Agency: Office on Violence Against Women Assistance Listings: 16.
524 -- Legal Assistance for Victims Last Updated: June 11, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov The Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program increases access to legal assistance for victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence. It funds projects that provide comprehensive legal assistance, as defined in 34 U.S.C.
§ 12291(a)(24). The projects must include organizations that have a mission and history of providing direct services to victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education Eligible applicants are limited to: private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, territorial organizations, and publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity such as law schools.
Grantor contact information For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW. LAV@usdoj. gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
No documents are currently available. Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Law justice and legal services Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include private nonprofit entities, publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity, territorial organizations, Indian Tribal governments, and Tribal organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $36,767,280 (total for 51 awards in 2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Program 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.
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