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 $36M; ~67 awards expected
Summary: Supports Tribal, state, and local efforts to strengthen the criminal justice response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through coordinated, victim-centered approaches.
Description
This program, administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), funds projects that enhance the criminal justice system's capacity to respond to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It aims to improve offender accountability, victim safety, homicide reduction, protection order enforcement, and coordinated law enforcement and prosecutorial action. The program supports a wide range of activities, including policy development, training, data systems, victim services, and multidisciplinary collaboration, treating these offenses as serious violations of criminal law and prioritizing the safety and autonomy of survivors.
