[Office on Violence Against Women](https://www.justice.gov/ovw)

March 3, 2026

$600,000–$700,000 per award; estimated total program funding $1,300,000; up to 2 awards

Supports national-level nonprofits to provide training and technical assistance for State Administering Agencies implementing VAWA formula programs.

--- ## Description This initiative funds national, Tribal, statewide, or other nonprofit organizations to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to State Administering Agencies (SAAs). The goal is to enhance SAAs' implementation of the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) and the Services* Training* Officers* Prosecutors (STOP) Formula Grant Program. These formula programs support communities, including American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, in developing and strengthening effective responses to crimes covered by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Awardees will help ensure SAAs and their subrecipients comply with statutory requirements and implement effective, evidence-informed programs. --- ## Due Dates - March 3, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $1,300,000 - Award ceiling: $700,000 - Award floor: $600,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - National, Tribal, statewide, or other nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Organizations must demonstrate the capacity to provide TTA on a national level to SAAs --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361183) by the deadline. - Review the [full announcement](https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1424346/dl?inline) for detailed requirements and instructions. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The program focuses on supporting SAAs in their administration of VAWA formula funds, ensuring compliance and effectiveness in addressing sexual assault and related crimes. - Awards are made as cooperative agreements, indicating substantial involvement by OVW in project implementation. --- ## External Links - [Funder homepage: Office on Violence Against Women](https://www.justice.gov/ovw) - [Grant opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361183) - [Full announcement and details (PDF)](https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1424346/dl?inline) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|----------------| | OVW Technical Assistance Initiative | [OVW.TechAssistance@usdoj.gov](mailto:OVW.TechAssistance@usdoj.gov) | 202-307-6026 |

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative

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