PKG00294522.pdf

OMB No. 1122-0020

Approval Expires: 6/30/2028

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program

Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: [O-OVW-2026-172811]

Application Deadlines in Eastern Time (ET):

1: Complete SF-424 and submit in Grants.gov: December 7, 2026, by 11:59 PM

ET 2: Submit full application in JustGrants: December 9, 2026, by 4:59 PM ET

OVW FY 2026 Tribal Coalitions Program

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Contents

1. Basic Information

2. Eligibility

3. Program Description

4. Application Contents and Format

5. Submission Requirements and Deadlines

6. Application Review information

7. Award Notices

8. Post-Award Requirements & Administration

9. Questions?

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1. BASIC INFORMATION

Purpose of the Funding The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice. OVW administers Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grants designed to prevent and respond to domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVW FY 2026 Grants to Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions (Tribal Coalitions) Program. This program supports the development and operation of nonprofit, nongovernmental Tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions to assist Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian communities in responding to domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking and stalking. Per 34 U.S.C. § 10441(d)(2), eligible applicants must meet the criteria in 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(42), be recognized by OVW, and be invited to apply.

See Eligibility and Program Description for more details.

Funding Details Announcement Type Initial

Assistance Listing Number 16.557

Statutory Authority 34 U.S.C. §§ 10441(d) & 12511(d)

Grants.gov Opportunity Number O-OVW-2026-172811

Expected Total Amount of Funding $6,504,802.00

Anticipated Number of Awards 20

Award Type Grant

Anticipated Award Amount Up to $342,358.00

Expected Award Period 12 months

Key Dates and Times NOFO Release Date On or about November 5, 2026

SAM.gov Registration/Renewal Start the process at least 30 days before deadlines

Step 1: Grants.gov Deadline 11:59 p.m. ET on December 7, 2026

Step 2: JustGrants Deadline 4:59 p.m. ET on December 9, 2026

Anticipated Notification Date By February 1, 2027

See Questions? at the end of this NOFO for agency contact information.

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2. ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit Entities

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, as follows:

o Nonprofits that: (1) meet the statutory definition of a “Tribal coalition” ;

(2) are recognized by OVW; and (3) provide services to Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian communities. See 34 U.S.C § 10441(d)(2)(A).

The following Tribal coalitions have been recognized by OVW and are eligible to apply under this NOFO:

1. Yup’ik Women's Coalition, AK

2. Healing Native Hearts Coalition, AK

3. The Family Wellness Warriors, Nu’iju, Southcentral Foundation, AK

4. Hopi-Tewa Women's Coalition to End Abuse, AZ

5. Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition, AZ

6. Strong Hearted Native Women's Coalition, Incorporated, CA

7. Midwest Native Coalition for Justice and Peace, KS

8. Wabanaki Women’s Coalition, Incorporated, ME

9. Uniting Three Fires Against Violence, MI

10. Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition, MN

11. Mending the Sacred Hoop, MN

12. Nebraska Tribes Addressing Violence Coalition, NE

13. Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, NM

14. Seven Dancers Coalition, NY

15. Reflection of Inspiration, NC

16. First Nations Women's Alliance, ND

17. Native Alliance Against Violence, Incorporated, OK

18. Native Women's Society of the Great Plains, SD

19. Restoring Ancestral Winds, Incorporated, UT

20. Washington State Native American Coalition Against Domestic Violence and

Sexual Assault (WomenSpirit Coalition), WA

Cost sharing: This NOFO does not require cost sharing (match).

1 A “Tribal coalition,” is defined as “an established nonprofit, nongovernmental Indian organization, Alaska Native organization, or a Native Hawaiian organization that (A) provides education, support, and technical assistance to member Indian service providers, Native Hawaiian organizations, or the Native Hawaiian community in a manner that enables those member service providers, organizations, or communities to establish and maintain culturally appropriate services, including shelter and rape crisis services, designed to assist Indian or Native Hawaiian women and the dependents of those women who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and (B) is comprised of board and general members that are representative of the member service providers, organizations, or communities and the Tribal communities or Native Hawaiian communities in which the services are being provided.” 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(42).

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Additional Eligibility Factors 501(c)(3) status: Any nonprofit organization applying for this program must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and must maintain that status during the award period.2

Disqualifying factors: Applications from entities not on the list above will be removed from consideration. In addition, any nonprofit organization that holds money in offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding the tax described in section 511(a) of the Internal Revenue Code is ineligible.3

3. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Statutory Authority/Program Goals and Objectives Per 34 U.S.C § 10441(d), funds must be used for one or more of the following purposes:

1. Increasing awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault against Indian or Native Hawaiian women;

2. Enhancing the response to violence against Indian or Native Hawaiian women at the federal, state, and Tribal levels;

3. Identifying and providing technical assistance to coalition membership and Tribal communities or Native Hawaiian communities to enhance access to essential services to Indian or Native Hawaiian women victimized by domestic and sexual violence, including sex trafficking; and

4. Assisting Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian communities in developing and promoting state, local, and Tribal legislation and policies that enhance best practices for responding to violent crimes against Indian or Native Hawaiian women, including the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking.

For Applicants Addressing Sexual Assault Per 34 U.S.C. § 12511(d)(2), eligible sexual assault coalitions or dual sexual assault and domestic violence coalitions will receive additional funding if they propose to:

1. Work with local sexual assault programs and other providers of direct services for sexual assault victims to encourage appropriate responses to sexual assault within the Tribe;

2. Work with judicial and law enforcement agencies to encourage appropriate responses to sexual assault cases;

2 See 34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(15)(B)(i).

3 See 34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(15)(B)(ii).

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3. Work with courts, child protective services agencies, and children's advocates to develop appropriate responses to child custody and visitation issues when sexual assault has been determined to be a factor;

4. Design and conduct public education campaigns on sexual assault response;

5. Plan and monitor the distribution of grants and grant funds to their Tribe(s); or

6. Collaborate with and inform public officials and agencies to develop and implement policies to reduce or eliminate sexual assault.

Expected outcomes: OVW will measure success by reviewing a recipient’s submission of performance reports and data and the extent to which project implementation reflects progress toward the goals and objectives of this NOFO. See the VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative for more information.

Unallowable activities: For information on program-specific unallowable activities and costs to help you develop your application and budget consistent with program requirements, see the Application Companion Guide and Budget section of this NOFO.

Agency Funding Priorities Tribal coalitions are encouraged to develop projects that advance the following public safety priorities (as applicable within the scope of this NOFO):

1. Combatting human trafficking and transnational crime, particularly crimes linked to illegal immigration, transnational criminal organizations, and cartel operations, including projects that strengthen law enforcement investigation and prosecution while supporting safety and justice for trafficking victims who have also suffered domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking.

2. Projects dedicated to direct victim services and/or criminal justice responses— including investigation, arrest, prosecution, and enforcement of protective orders—particularly in small towns and rural, remote, and Tribal communities.

Note: Addressing these priorities is one of many factors that OVW considers in making funding decisions. Receiving priority consideration does not guarantee funding.

4. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT

Application Contents List Applications missing items marked *REQUIRED* below may be delayed or not funded.

Refer to the DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist for application instructions.

https://www.vawamei.org/ https://www.vawamei.org/ https://www.justice.gov/ovw/fy-2025-application-companion-guide https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/checklist-application-submission

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Application Item Submission Type

Step 1: Grants.gov

Application for Federal Assistance: SF-424 *REQUIRED* Online Form

Step 2: JustGrants

Standard Applicant Information *REQUIRED* Online Form

Data Requested with Application

• Pre-award Risk Assessment Online Form

Proposal Narrative *REQUIRED* Attachment

Budget *REQUIRED* Attachment

Budget/Financial Attachments

• Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)

• Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire (if applicable)

• Executive Compensation Disclosure (if applicable)

Attachment

Additional Application Components

• Updated Lists of Coalition Members and Board Members (if applicable)

• Certification regarding out-of-scope activities

• Summary Data Sheet

• Confidentiality Notice Form

• Proof of 501(c)(3) status *REQUIRED*

Attachment

Standard Applicant Information *REQUIRED* Review and edit as needed the information imported from the SF-424 submitted in Grants.gov and add ZIP codes for areas affected by the project.

Data Requested with Application: Pre-award Risk Assessment Complete this questionnaire in JustGrants. The questions are available here.

Proposal Narrative *REQUIRED* Format of the Proposal Narrative The Proposal Narrative must be:

• No longer than 10 pages, single-spaced

• In a font no smaller than 11-point https://www.grants.gov/quick-start-guide/applicants https://www.grants.gov/quick-start-guide/applicants https://www.grants.gov/quick-start-guide/applicants https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1408981/dl?inline

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• On correctly numbered pages with one-inch margins

• In a file format openable in Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader

• In a table format or use headings and subheadings that correspond to the sections listed below

• Written in plain language

Sections of the Proposal Narrative The Proposal Narrative must include the three sections listed below.

1. Purpose of the Project

• Include a list of the specific Indian Tribes and specific region served by the coalition.

• Describe the need for services, support, and technical assistance that the coalition plans to meet for these Tribes and their victim service providers.

2. What Will Be Done

• Identify the project’s goals/objectives.

• For each project goal, describe:

o Activities and who is responsible for them.

o Which program purpose the goal addresses, e.g., enhancing responses or victim services, developing or enhancing legislation, policies, and best practices.

o For applications addressing sexual assault, the specific activities that will encourage appropriate responses to sexual assault.

o Outcomes for assessing whether the goal was achieved and how these outcomes will be tracked.

• Describe how services, products, etc. will be accessible to anyone who may need them.

3. Who Will Implement the Project

• Identify the people who will implement the project. Provide each person’s name, agency/organization, position/title, role and responsibilities on the proposed project, and a description of how they are equipped to fulfill their role/responsibility on the project. Job descriptions of all key personnel must be attached but will not count toward the page limit.

• For applications addressing sexual assault, identify the project staff or partners who have demonstrated expertise in responding to sexual assault in Tribal communities.

• Describe how collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in the service area will advance project goals, including relationships with Tribal governments;

Tribal victim services programs; Tribal, state, and local criminal justice agencies;

healthcare and social services professionals; and other relevant entities.

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Budget and Associated Documentation Budget *REQUIRED* Use the Sample Budget Narrative (attach file in JustGrants) to submit the budget. Refer to Budget Information and the Creating a Budget webinar for more information:

• List each cost needed to implement the project under the appropriate cost category. Total funding levels for 12 months are:

o Tribal domestic violence coalitions are eligible for $300,516.00.

o Tribal sexual assault only or dual sexual assault/domestic violence coalitions are eligible for an additional $41,842.00 for sexual assault-focused project activities, for a total not more than $342,358.00. The budget must clearly identify which expenses are allocated to address to sexual assault. These expenses must not be under $41,842.00 but may exceed that amount.

• Clearly name and describe each cost.

• Show the computation of each cost (e.g., cost per unit, number of units, and total cost).

• Enter narrative, as needed, to explain the cost calculations and connection to your project goals, objectives, and activities.

• Include only costs that are reasonable, allocable, and necessary to implement the project. They must be allowable under the funding statute and agency requirements.4

• Fairly and reasonably compensate project partners, unless a reason not to is explained in a memorandum of understanding or letter of support.

• Distinguish clearly between subawards and contracts in allocating any grant funds to other entities.5

• Set aside a minimum of $20,000 ($25,000 for applicants in Alaska or Hawaii) on the Travel line to participate in training and technical assistance.

Budget/Financial Attachments

• Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable): If the budget includes indirect costs, upload your current, federally approved indirect cost rate agreement.

• Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire (if applicable): Nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations that have not previously (or within the last three years) received funding from OVW must complete and upload this form.

• Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation (nonprofits only):

Nonprofit organizations that use the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Safe Harbor Procedure must submit a special disclosure to OVW (required by 34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(15)(B)(iii)).

4 See 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E and the DOJ Grants Financial Guide. Read information on unallowable costs here.

5 More information on this is here.

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/gfmd-sample-budget https://www.justice.gov/ovw/budget-information https://www.justice.gov/ovw/video/creating-budget-training-ovw-applicants https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/859261/dl?inline= https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/1107811/dl?inline https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200#subpart-E https://www.ojp.gov/funding/financialguidedoj/overview https://www.justice.gov/ovw/budget-information https://www.justice.gov/ovw/fy-2025-application-companion-guide#23

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Additional Application Components Attach these in JustGrants:

• Updated lists of coalition members and board members, if any changes have occurred since this information was submitted for recognition purposes.

• Certification regarding out-of-scope activities letter signed by the Authorized Representative.

o Note: This certification is the subject of federal litigation. For the most up-to-date information about the certification requirement, see the notice on OVW’s funding opportunities page.

• https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1469501/dl?inline, one to four pages.

• Confidentiality Notice Form, signed by the Authorized Representative, acknowledging the confidentiality requirements of 34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(2).

• 501(c)(3) status determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service recognizing the applicant’s tax-exempt status, as described in Eligibility. OVW cannot make an award to a nonprofit organization without this letter.

*REQUIRED*

Disclosures and Assurances Complete the disclosures, assurances, and certifications in JustGrants.

5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

The DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist provides instructions for how to submit by the deadlines. Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 (Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs) applies to this funding opportunity. OVW’s How to Apply page has a policy for applicants to request late submission due to technical difficulties, severe weather, or natural or manmade disaster.

6. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

This is a formula grant program, and applications are not subject to peer review.

However, applications are reviewed to ensure that they are complete and meet statutory, regulatory, and other program requirements as described in this NOFO. If any required documents are missing, OVW will contact the applicant to request prompt submission. Failure to include required information at the time of submission may result in a delay in funding.

7. AWARD NOTICES

Read about the award notification process on OVW’s website.

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1403491/dl?inline https://www.justice.gov/ovw/funding-opportunities https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1469501/dl?inline https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/384316/dl?inline https://www.justice.gov/ovw/fy-2026-application-companion-guide#22b https://www.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh241/files/media/document/standardassurances.pdf https://www.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh241/files/media/document/certifications.pdf https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/checklist-application-submission https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/12372.html https://www.justice.gov/ovw/how-to-apply-for-ovw-funding https://www.justice.gov/ovw/discretionary-grant-application-review-process#award

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8. POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS & ADMINISTRATION

Read the Application Companion Guide for more information about standard award terms and conditions, administrative and national policy requirements, and post-award reporting requirements.

9. QUESTIONS?

NOFO Contact Phone: 202-307-6026 Email: OVW.Tribalcoalitions@usdoj.gov

SAM.gov Help Desk

Website: https://sam.gov/content/help Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday – Friday

Grants.gov Help Desk

Phone: 800-518-4726 Email: support@grants.gov Website: https://www.grants.gov/support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (closed federal holidays)

JustGrants Help Desk

Phone: 866-655-4482 Email: OVW.JustGrantsSupport@usdoj.gov Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday – Friday https://www.justice.gov/ovw/fy-2026-application-companion-guide https://www.justice.gov/ovw/fy-2025-general-terms-and-conditions https://www.justice.gov/ovw/fy-2025-general-terms-and-conditions mailto:OVW.Tribalcoalitions@usdoj.gov https://sam.gov/content/help mailto:support@grants.gov https://www.grants.gov/support mailto:OVW.JustGrantsSupport@usdoj.gov