Assistance Listing 16.524
Legal Assistance for Victims
Department of Justice · Offices, Boards and Divisions
Assistance Listing 16.524, “Legal Assistance for Victims,” 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 14 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $42.8M in obligations for fiscal year 2023.
Program objective
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.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.524
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)
- Other public institution/organization
- Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans)
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
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.
Intended beneficiaries: Other public institution/organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization, State, Individual/Family, Private nonprofit institution/organization and Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans).
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-$900,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.524. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 16.524
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $400K – $900K | Jul 31, 2026 | 16.524 | |
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 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Expanding Legal Services Initiative - Legal Assistance for Victims Grant ProgramOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $400K – $750K | Jan 28, 2025 | 16.524 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant ProgramOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $600K – $900K | Jan 28, 2025 | 16.524 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Legal Assistance for VictimsOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $600K – $900K | Feb 13, 2024 | 16.524 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Expanding Legal Services InitiativeOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $399K – $400K | Feb 13, 2024 | 16.524 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Legal Assistance for Victims - SolicitationOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $400K – $900K | Jun 29, 2023 | 16.524 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Expanding Legal Services Initiative - SolicitationOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $400K | Mar 6, 2023 | 16.524 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program SolicitationOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $600K – $800K | Mar 10, 2022 | 16.524 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2021 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program SolicitationOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $600K – $800K | Feb 1, 2021 | 16.524 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.524?
16.524 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Legal Assistance for Victims.” 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 16.524?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other public institution/organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals) and Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 16.524 provide?
The agency reported $42,837,673 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.