Fiscal Year 2026 Sexual Assault Services Formula Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for state and territorial agencies providing sexual assault services. Only the state or territorial agency designated by each governor may apply. Eligible applicants include all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands. Funds support intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, and support services for adult, youth, and child sexual assault victims and their family members.
This grant is for state and territorial agencies providing sexual assault services. Only the state or territorial agency designated by each governor may apply. Eligible applicants include all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands. Funds support intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, and support services for adult, youth, and child sexual assault victims and their family members.
Program description
The Sexual Assault Services Formula Program (SAS Formula Program), per 34 U.S.C. § 12511(a)(1), assists states and territories in providing “intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, support services, and related assistance for adult, youth, and child victims of sexual assault, family and household members of such victims, and those collaterally affected by the victimization, except for the perpetrator of such victimization.”
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for state and territorial agencies providing sexual assault services. Only the state or territorial agency designated by each governor may apply. Eligible applicants include all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands. Funds support intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, and support services for adult, youth, and child sexual assault victims and their family members.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Completed SF-424 and SF-424 Supplement
- Project Narrative describing statewide sexual assault services
- Budget Narrative with detailed budget justification
- Proof of gubernatorial designation
- Statement of assurances and certifications
Program contact
- 👤 Office on Violence Against Women
- 📧 OVWSASP.Formula@usdoj.gov
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Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 16.017 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.017). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2022 | $35,722,823 | |
| 2023 | $51,860,858 | |
| 2024 est. | $52,042,135 | |
| 2025 est. | $52,042,135 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only the state or territorial agency officially designated by the governor. Each state or territory submits one application.
What activities does this funding support?
Intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, and support services for sexual assault victims of all ages, plus services for family members and others affected by the crime.
Are there matching funds required?
No. This is a formula grant with no cost-sharing requirement.
How much will my organization receive?
Awards range from $128,000 to $1,600,000 depending on your state or territory's population and needs.
What is the deadline?
July 7, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Coordinate with your governor's office early to ensure official designation and authorization before applying.
- Document how your state will use funds to serve all victim populations: adults, youth, children, families, and collaterally affected persons.
- Demonstrate your state's existing sexual assault service infrastructure and how this grant will expand or strengthen it.
- Include data on sexual assault prevalence and victim demographics in your state or territory.
- Plan for sustainability and continuity of services beyond the grant period.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to obtain official gubernatorial designation before submitting. Not addressing services for all age groups and victim categories. Underestimating the importance of statewide coordination with rape crisis centers and other victim service providers.
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