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The OVW Financial Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Initiative (FAV Initiative) grant funds provide flexible financial assistance to support victims in achieving safety, stability, and healing by paying for necessities that are not easily supplied by traditional service providers and with the flexibility to fulfill self-identified needs quickly.
Funding Opportunity Number: O-OVW-2026-172625. Assistance Listing: 16.063. Funding Instrument: G. Category: LJL. Award Amount: $100K – $150K per award.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). Eligible Applicants are limited to: victim service providers, Tribal governments, and Tribal organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100K – $150K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Initative are due June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Initative is offered by Office on Violence Against Women and this listing comes from Grants.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.
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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Initiative is sponsored by Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice. This grant provides flexible financial assistance to support victims in achieving safety, stability, and healing by paying for necessities not easily supplied by traditional service providers and with the flexibility to fulfill self-identified needs quickly.
Financial Assistance for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This program provides flexible financial assistance to support victims in achieving safety, stability, and healing by paying for necessities not easily supplied by traditional service providers and with the flexibility to fulfill self-identified needs quickly. Funds can cover essential needs for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
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