Open · O-OVW-2026-172663 · CFDA 16.528 · Discretionary

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program

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

$450K-$750K
Award range
Open
Status
35d
Days left
12
Expected awards

The verdict

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program is an open discretionary opportunity from Office on Violence Against Women, offering $450,000 -- $750,000 across 12 expected awards. Applications close in 35 days.

$450K-$750K
award range
Open
35 days left
12
expected awards
16.528
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program - is cataloged under number O-OVW-2026-172663 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.528, posted by Office on Violence Against Women. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 27, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $450,000 -- $750,000. The agency has projected $8.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 12 awards. If the agency funds the expected 12 awards from the $8.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $667,000. 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. Applications close on September 14, 2026 - roughly 35 days from today. 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

$450,000 -- $750,000

Close Date

September 14, 2026

Posted

July 27, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$8,000,000

Expected Awards

12

Instrument

Grant

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program (Abuse in Later Life Program). This program assists states, Tribal governments and organizations, local governments, and nonprofit entities in supporting a comprehensive approach to addressing abuse in later life, including domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, neglect, abandonment, economic abuse, or willful harm committed against victims who are 50 years of age or older (older victims).

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 07, 11, 12, 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.Elder@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.Elder@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted July 27, 2026
Close Date September 14, 2026
Last Updated July 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program", offered by Office on Violence Against Women. It is associated with CFDA program 16.528. This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program (Abuse in Later Life Program). This program assists states, Tribal governments and organ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 14, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $450,000 -- $750,000. Total estimated funding: $8,000,000. Expected number of awards: 12.
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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