OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (ICJR Program)

Posted

Office on Violence Against Women

Description

The ICJR Program assists Tribal, state, and local governments and courts to strengthen the criminal justice response to domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by improving offender accountability, victim safety, homicide reduction, protection-order enforcement, and coordinated law enforcement and prosecutorial action. These sorts of activities treat these offenses as serious violations of criminal law and seek safety and autonomy for victims.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Others

Contact

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

Key dates & funding
  • PostedJun 4, 2026
  • ClosesAug 18, 2026
  • Award floor$400,000
  • Award ceiling$1,500,000
  • Program funding$36,000,000
  • Expected awards67
  • CFDA16.590

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