OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program (Rural Grant Program)
This grant funds states, tribes, local governments, and nonprofits to improve safety, justice, and victim services for domestic and sexual violence survivors in rural communities.
Funder: Office on Violence Against Women
Due Dates: July 24, 2026 (Grants.gov) | July 28, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: $500,000–$950,000 per award for 36 months; $36 million total program funding; ~55 awards expected.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance safety and justice for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in rural communities.
Description
This program, administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), funds projects that address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in rural communities. The grant aims to improve victim services (including advocacy, legal assistance, and shelter), support investigation and prosecution, and foster collaboration among service providers, law enforcement, and community organizations. The program prioritizes projects that meaningfully address sexual assault and those located in rural states and territories, with the goal of increasing safety and well-being for women and children in rural areas.
