Assistance Listing 16.016
Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program
Department of Justice · Offices, Boards and Divisions
Assistance Listing 16.016, “Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program,” is a federal program administered by Department of Justice. It provides project grants and project grants assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 10 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $25M in obligations for fiscal year 2023.
Program objective
To enhance culturally specific services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.016
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
- Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)
Community-based programs whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and community-based programs whose primary purpose is providing culturally specific services who can partner with a program having demonstrated expertise in serving victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Intended beneficiaries: Local, Individual/Family and Minority group.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range: $400,000-$450,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.016. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 16.016
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Invitation to Apply Administrative Funding Adjustment 1Office on Violence Against Women | Closed | $100K – $700K | Mar 5, 2026 | 16.016, 16.524, 16.587, 16.589, 16.736 |
| Closed | $400K – $475K | Aug 1, 2025 | 16.016 | |
| Closed | $400K – $450K | May 2, 2024 | 16.016 | |
| Closed | $400K – $450K | Apr 14, 2023 | 16.016 | |
| Closed | Up to $300K | Apr 21, 2022 | 16.016 | |
| Closed | $280K – $300K | Mar 22, 2021 | 16.016 | |
| Closed | Up to $300K | Feb 12, 2020 | 16.016 | |
| Closed | Up to $300K | Feb 7, 2019 | 16.016 | |
| Closed | Up to $300K | Feb 21, 2018 | 16.016 | |
| Closed | Up to $300K | Feb 16, 2017 | 16.016 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.016?
16.016 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 16.016?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals and Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 16.016 provide?
The agency reported $25,024,327 in obligations for FY2023 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.