ActiveU.S. Department of Justice – OVW · 2026

Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Program

Quick Facts

Agency: U.S. Department of Justice – OVW
Funding: Varies by award
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Status: Active
Eligibility: New and continuation applicants (various eligible organizations)

About This Grant

Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice – OVW. Provides discretionary funding in rural areas for services addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:

Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) | Rural Program | United States Department of Justice An official website of the United States government Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Information for Victims in Large Cases Freedom of Information Act Pre-Application Information Videos Notices of Funding Opportunity Release Plan Open Notices of Funding Opportunity Closed Notices of Funding Opportunity Discretionary Grant Application Review Process Discretionary Grant Programs Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Reimbursement Program Legislation and Regulations Filing a Civil Rights Complaint U.S. Department of Justice title="Guidance & Resources" Information for Victims in Large Cases Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Discretionary Grant Programs Discretionary Grant Programs Abuse in Later Life Program Children and Youth & Engaging Men Program Culturally Specific Services Program Improving Criminal Justice Responses Program Justice For Families Program Legal Assistance For Victims Program National Deaf Services Program Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Hiring and Training Program Transitional Housing Program Tribal Governments Program Tribal Jurisdiction Program Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program The Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program (Rural Program) seeks to enhance the safety of rural victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking and support projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural areas. This program encourages collaboration among criminal justice agencies, victim services providers, social services agencies, health professionals, and other community organizations to overcome the problems of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in rural communities. The Rural Program funds projects that implement, expand, and establish cooperative efforts among law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim service providers, and other related parties to investigate and prosecute incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; provide treatment, advocacy, counseling, legal assistance, or other victim services to victims in rural communities; or develop or strengthen programs addressing sexual assault, like Sexual Assault Response Teams and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs. Eligible applicants are limited to: states, Indian tribes, territories, local governments, and nonprofit (public or private) entities, including tribal nonprofit organizations. In 2025, the Rural Program gave out 56 awards totaling $38.38 million. To view grantees under this program and others for previous fiscal years, please visit OVW's awards webpage . This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 12341. How to Apply for and Manage Your Grant The Justice Grants System

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Information for Victims in Large Cases Freedom of Information Act Pre-Application Information Videos Notices of Funding Opportunity Release Plan Open Notices of Funding Opportunity Closed Notices of Funding Opportunity Discretionary Grant Application Review Process Discretionary Grant Programs Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Reimbursement Program Legislation and Regulations Filing a Civil Rights Complaint U. S.

Department of Justice title="Guidance & Resources" Information for Victims in Large Cases Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Discretionary Grant Programs Discretionary Grant Programs Abuse in Later Life Program Children and Youth & Engaging Men Program Culturally Specific Services Program Improving Criminal Justice Responses Program Justice For Families Program Legal Assistance For Victims Program National Deaf Services Program Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Hiring and Training Program Transitional Housing Program Tribal Governments Program Tribal Jurisdiction Program Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program The Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program (Rural Program) seeks to enhance the safety of rural victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking and support projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural areas.

This program encourages collaboration among criminal justice agencies, victim services providers, social services agencies, health professionals, and other community organizations to overcome the problems of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in rural communities.

The Rural Program funds projects that implement, expand, and establish cooperative efforts among law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim service providers, and other related parties to investigate and prosecute incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking; provide treatment, advocacy, counseling, legal assistance, or other victim services to victims in rural communities; or develop or strengthen programs addressing sexual assault, like Sexual Assault Response Teams and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs.

Eligibility Requirements

New and continuation applicants (various eligible organizations)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Program?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: New and continuation applicants (various eligible organizations) Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Program?

Current published award information indicates Varies by award Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Program?

The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

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