Closed · O-OVW-2026-172378 · CFDA 16.526 · Discretionary

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative

Federal grant opportunity posted by Office on Violence Against Women, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$600K-$700K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 3, 2026
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative is a closed discretionary listing from Office on Violence Against Women that offered $600,000 -- $700,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$600K-$700K
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
16.526
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative - is cataloged under number O-OVW-2026-172378 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.526, posted by Office on Violence Against Women. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 21, 2026 and last updated on January 22, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $600,000 -- $700,000. The agency has projected $1.3 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2 awards from the $1.3 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $650,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 3, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$600,000 -- $700,000

Close Date

March 3, 2026

Posted

January 21, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$1,300,000

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The purpose of the Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative (Formula TA Initiative) is to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to State Administering Agencies (SAAs) to enhance their implementation of the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) and Services* Training* Officers* Prosecutors (STOP) Formula Grant Program. SAAs are responsible for administering formula funds that support communities, including American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective responses to VAWA crimes. SAAs must ensure that subrecipients comply with relevant statutory requirements and implement effective programs.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 11, 12, 13, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.TechAssistance@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.TechAssistance@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted January 21, 2026
Close Date March 3, 2026
Last Updated January 22, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative", offered by Office on Violence Against Women. It is associated with CFDA program 16.526. The purpose of the Formula Programs Training and Technical Assistance Initiative (Formula TA Initiative) is to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) to State Administering Agencies (SAAs) to...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 3, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $600,000 -- $700,000. Total estimated funding: $1,300,000. Expected number of awards: 2.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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