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ClosedOpportunity HHS-2026-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0036

Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS (Department of Health and Human Services). The application deadline was September 8, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $200K, with about 25 awards expected and $5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include public colleges & universities, native american tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and private colleges & universities. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.496 (Family Violence Prevention and Services/Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Services).

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Key facts

  1. Aug 11, 2026Posted
  2. Sep 8, 2026Application deadline
  3. Sep 30, 2026 (est.)Est. award date
  4. Oct 8, 2026Archived
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Close date
Sep 8, 2026
Archive date
Oct 8, 2026
Est. award date
Sep 30, 2026
Award floor
$200,000
Award ceiling
$200,000
Est. total funding
$5,000,000
Expected awards
25
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • Public colleges & universities
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Private colleges & universities

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The purpose of the Culturally Specific Services for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program is to provide culturally specific services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Objectives include services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence to address emergent needs resulting from a public health emergency and other public health concerns and support for organizations to promote strategic partnership development and collaboration in responding to the impact of public health concerns on survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.Optional activities include providing legal advocacy, job training and employment services, and identifying secure and safe affordable temporary or permanent housing.

Full announcement & documents

The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 93.496

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$7.5M
FY25—
FY26— est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.496. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS
Jan-Sheri.Morris@acf.hhs.gov
2026907110

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Public colleges & universities, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and Private colleges & universities. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $200k, total estimated program funding is $5,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 25 awards.

How do I apply for “Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HHS-2026-ACF-OFVPS-EV-0036), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.