U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women
Legal Assistance for Victims
Key facts
- Open now
- None right now
- Closed for this year
- 1 grant, next round estimated
- Type of help
- Project grant
- Typical award
- Range: $400,000-$900,000
- Deadlines
- Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Closed for this year
This year's round is over. GrantMe estimated the next round from last year's dates.
- OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Invitation to Apply Administrative Funding Adjustment 1 · Next round: about Mar 3 – Mar 5, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
What it pays for
These grants are for increasing the availability of comprehensive civil and criminal legal services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in matters relating to or arising from the abuse or violence. The goal is to develop innovative, collaborative programs within the legal system that promote victim safety and increase victim economic autonomy.
Who can apply
Eligible grantees for this program are private, nonprofit entities, Indian tribal governments and tribal organizations, territorial organizations, and publicly funded organizations not acting in their governmental capacity, such as law schools.
How applications are judged
In each year's official notice: OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Invitation to Apply Administrative Funding Adjustment 1
Match
None required (federal program listing).
Who in Tennessee has won this program
3 awards to Tennessee groups since 2023. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands | Nashville, Davidson County | $289K spent that year | 2025 |
| Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence | Nashville, Davidson County | $280K spent that year | 2023 |
| West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc | Jackson, Madison County | $247K spent that year | 2025 |
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse.