Assistance Listing 16.588
Violence Against Women Formula Grants
Department of Justice · Offices, Boards and Divisions
Assistance Listing 16.588, “Violence Against Women Formula Grants,” is a federal program administered by Department of Justice. It provides formula grants and formula grants assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 6 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $173M in obligations for fiscal year 2023.
Program objective
To assist States, Indian tribal governments, tribal courts, State and local courts, and units of local government to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women, and develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving crimes against women. The Program encourages the development and implementation of effective, victim-centered law enforcement, prosecution, and court strategies to address violent crimes against women and the development and enhancement of victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.588
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)
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
All States, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the District of Columbia, are eligible.
Intended beneficiaries: Native American Organizations, State, Private nonprofit institution/organization and Local.
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: $618,585 - $16,562,077
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.588. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 16.588
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 STOP Formula Grant ProgramOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $617K – $16.4M | Jul 10, 2026 | 16.588 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2025 STOP Formula Grant ProgramOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $618K – $16.2M | Jun 24, 2025 | 16.588 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2024 STOP Formula Grant ProgramOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $619K – $16.6M | Jun 18, 2024 | 16.588 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2023 STOP Formula Grant Program - SolicitationOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $616K – $17M | Jun 12, 2023 | 16.588 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2022 STOP Formula Grant Program SolicitationOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $600K – $14.7M | Jun 15, 2022 | 16.588 |
OVW Fiscal Year 2021 STOP Formula Grant Program SolicitationOffice on Violence Against Women | Closed | $600K – $14.8M | Apr 9, 2021 | 16.588 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.588?
16.588 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Violence Against Women Formula Grants.” 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 16.588?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals) and U.S. Territories and possessions (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 16.588 provide?
The agency reported $172,932,681 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.