OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (ICJR Program)
This grant supports governments and courts in strengthening criminal justice responses and victim safety for domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Funder: Office on Violence Against Women
Due Dates: August 18, 2026 (Grants.gov) | August 20, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: $400,000–$1,500,000 per award (24–36 months); total program funding: $36,000,000; ~67 awards expected
Summary: Supports Tribal, state, and local efforts to improve criminal justice responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, emphasizing victim safety and offender accountability.
Description
This program, administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), funds projects that enhance the criminal justice system’s response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The grant aims to improve offender accountability, victim safety, homicide reduction, protection-order enforcement, and coordinated law enforcement and prosecutorial actions. Supported activities include policy development, training, data systems, victim services, legal advocacy, and coordinated community responses. Awards are intended to treat these offenses as serious violations of criminal law and to support the autonomy and safety of victims.
