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

February 11, 2026: Full application deadline

$360,000–$380,000 per award, up to $7.85M total program funding, ~20 awards

Supports nonprofit organizations providing culturally specific, community-based sexual assault services for survivors.

--- ## Description This program supports nonprofit organizations focused on delivering community-based, culturally specific services to survivors of sexual assault. The goal is to enhance access and expand sustainable, linguistically and culturally appropriate intervention and assistance for all survivors, especially within underserved and minority communities. Applicants must demonstrate experience in sexual assault intervention or partner with organizations that possess such expertise. --- ## Due Dates - February 11, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Award range: $360,000 to $380,000 per recipient - Estimated total program funding: $7,850,000 - Expected number of awards: 20 - No cost sharing or matching requirement --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants must be: - Private nonprofit organizations focusing primarily on culturally specific communities, including: - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Additional requirements: - Documented organizational experience in sexual assault intervention, or a formal partnership with an organization with such expertise - Expertise in developing community-based, linguistically and culturally specific outreach and intervention services, or the capacity to link to existing tailored services - An advisory board or steering committee and staff reflective of the culturally specific community to be served --- ## Application Process - Review the [full announcement](https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1403986/dl?inline) for detailed instructions. - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359764). - Ensure all eligibility requirements and documentation are met prior to submission. --- ## Additional Information - The program does **not** require cost sharing or matching funds. - The assistance listing for this program is 16.023 (Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program). --- ## External Links - [Program page and full details (Grants.gov)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359764) - [Full announcement (PDF)](https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1403986/dl?inline) - [Funder homepage](https://www.justice.gov/ovw) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [ovw.sasp.cultural@usdoj.gov](mailto:ovw.sasp.cultural@usdoj.gov) | | Phone | 202-307-6026 | | Funder Page | [Office on Violence Against Women](https://www.justice.gov/ovw) |

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Sexual Assault Services Community-Based Services Program

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