ALT Navy-blue graphic with bold gold and white text reading: “FY2026 Model Cities Initiative.” A thin gold line appears below this text with the DOJ seal, “U.S. Department of Justice,” and MCI logo at the bottom left.

ALT Closing Soon! Expanding Legal Services Initiative (ELSI) ELSI intends to expand legal representation to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by funding organizations with a history of providing direct services to victims of these crimes, but that do not currently offer in-house legal representation for victims. The Grants.gov deadline is: January 28, 2025 11:59 PM ET The JustGrants deadline is: January 30, 3035 8:59 PM ET

ALT Notice of Funding Opportunity Grants to Indian Tribal Governments The Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program assists Tribal governments (or their authorized designees) to respond to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in Tribal communities. Weekly NOFO office hours will be held Wednesdays until April 9, 2025, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET. The Grants.gov deadline is: April 8, 2025 11:59 PM ET The JustGrants deadline is: April 10, 2025 8:59 PM ET

ALT Closing soon! Legal Assistance for Victims Program OVW's FY 2025 Legal Assistance for Victims grant program increases the availability of legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by funding comprehensive legal service projects. The Grants.gov deadline is: January 28, 2025 11:59 PM ET The JustGrants deadline is: January 30, 2025 8:59 PM ET

ALT Notice of Funding Opportunity Cybercrimes Enforcement Program The Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program (Cybercrimes Enforcement Program) supports efforts by states, Indian Tribes, and units of local government to prevent, enforce, and prosecute cybercrimes against individuals with a focus on adult and young adult cybercrime victims. The Grants.gov deadline is: April 18, 2025 11:59 PM ET The JustGrants deadline is: April 22, 2025 8:59 PM ET

ALT Notice of Funding Opportunity Transitional Housing Assistance Grant Program The Transitional Housing Assistance Grant Program funds transitional housing and support services for victims who are homeless or in need of transitional housing or other housing assistance as a result of a situation of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The Grants.gov deadline is: March 18, 2025 11:59 PM ET The JustGrants.gov deadline is: March 20, 2025 PM ET

ALT This report reflects the invaluable contributions of survivors and professionals in the field who generously shared their wisdom, insights, and recommendations. While the challenges remain formidable, the progress achieved through collective effort and determination is equally profound. Over the past 30 years, VAWA demonstrated this impact, with each reauthorization shaped by the advocacy and lived experiences of survivors and the tireless work of those in the field. VAWA’s evolution is rooted in the exchange of knowledge – between communities, professionals, advocates, and survivors – fostering growth and progress in the field’s prevention efforts and response to gender-based violence.

ALT This document highlights key achievements of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) over the past four years. During this time, OVW made significant strides in advancing comprehensive services and support for survivors by issuing grants that strengthen Coordinated Community Responses (CCRs) to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking across all states, territories, and many Tribal nations.

ALT "Their unwavering commitment fuels this mission, which will continue to move forward thanks to the visionary spirit and tireless dedication of all those committed to this mission, at the local, state, Tribal, national, and international levels." OVW Director Rosie Hidalgo

ALT Know it. Name it. Stop it. #NSAM2025 #DayOfAction

ALT Notice of Funding Opportunity Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Program The Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (STCJ) Program supports Tribal governments in preparing to exercise or exercising STCJ over non-Indians who commit "covered" crimes within the Tribe's jurisdictional boundaries. The Grants.gov deadline is: April 29, 2025 11:59 PM ET The JustGrants deadling is: May 1, 2025 8:59 PM ET Visit the link above to learn more and apply!

ALT Notice of Funding Opportunity Training and Technical Assistance Initiative This initiative provides direct training and technical assistance (TA) to current and potential OVW recipients and subrecipients to enhance their efforts to successfully implement projects supported by OVW grant funds. The Grants.gov deadline is: March 18, 2025 11:59 PM ET The JustGrants deadline is: March 20, 2025 8:59 PM ET

ALT Notice of Funding Opportunity Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response Program The Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response (ICJR) Program assists state, local, and Tribal governments, and courts to improve the criminal justice response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as serious violations of criminal law, and to seek safety and autonomy for victims. The Grants.gov deadline is: March 4, 2025 11:59 PM ET The JustGrants deadline is: March 6, 2025 8:59 PM ET Visit the link above to learn more and apply!

ALT Closing Soon! Justice for Families Grants OVW’s Justice for Families Program supports activities to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice systems to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases of child sexual abuse. The Grants.gov deadline is: January 17, 2025 11:59 PM ET The JustGrants deadline is: January 22, 2025 8:59 PM ET Visit the link above to learn more and apply!

ALT Domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and harassment deeply impact the safety, well-being, and economic security of survivors and victims. It is critical for the federal government to support its workforce by enhancing workplace safety; holding offenders accountable; and providing support and resources to victims and survivors who are impacted by gender-based violence in the world of work, including such violence that occurs outside the workplace. This updated guidance is a critical tool for agencies as they seek to adopt a coordinated response within their agency and across the federal government to improve support for employees impacted by gender-based violence. In addition to creating a better workplace where all employees can thrive, advancing these goals is also about safeguarding the fundamental civil rights of every individual. -OVW Director Rosie Hidalgo

ALT Pre-application webinar Research and Evaluation Initiative OVW’s Research and Evaluation Program will conduct a pre-application webinar for its FY2025 funding opportunity. Applicants and potential applicants are invited to attend. Participation in a pre-application information session is optional and not a requirement to be eligible to apply. Wednesday, January 15, 2025 1:00 p.m. ET Email OVW.Research@usdoj.gov to register!

ALT Pre-application webinar Abuse in Later Life Program OVW's Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program will conduct a pre-application webinar for its FY2025 funding opportunity. Applicants and potential applicants are invited to attend. Participation in a pre-application information session is optional and not a requirement to be eligible to apply. Tuesday, January 14, 2025 1:00 p.m. ET Email OVW.Elder@usdoj.gov

ALT New Notice of Funding Opportunity! Research and Evaluation Initiative The purpose of this initiative is to study approaches to gender-based violence prevention. By generating more knowledge about strategies to serve victims and hold offenders accountable, communities that benefit from VAWA funding will be better equipped to align their work with practices that are known to be effective as well as build their own capacity to evaluate new and promising ways of doing their work. The Grants.gov deadline is: March 4, 2025 11:59 PM ET The JustGrants deadline is: March 6, 2025 8:59 PM ET

ALT January is National Stalking Awareness Month Know it. Name it. Stop it. #NSAM2025