Fiscal Year 2026 STOP Formula Grant Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for states and territories to prevent and respond to violence against women. Eligible applicants include the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands. Only the designated state office may apply on behalf of the state. Funds support apprehension, prosecution, adjudication of violent crimes against women and victim protection and safety initiatives. Cost-sharing is required.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for states and territories to prevent and respond to violence against women. Eligible applicants include the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands. Only the designated state office may apply on behalf of the state. Funds support apprehension, prosecution, adjudication of violent crimes against women and victim protection and safety initiatives. Cost-sharing is required.
Program description
The STOP Formula program provides grants to states and territories for use by state, local, and Indian Tribal governments, courts, and victim service providers for the more widespread apprehension, prosecution, and adjudication of persons committing violent crimes against women and for the protection and safety of victims.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for states and territories to prevent and respond to violence against women. Eligible applicants include the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands. Only the designated state office may apply on behalf of the state. Funds support apprehension, prosecution, adjudication of violent crimes against women and victim protection and safety initiatives. Cost-sharing is required.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative and work plan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of state office designation
- Cost-sharing commitment letters
- State strategic plan for violence against women prevention
- Letters of support from law enforcement and victim service providers
Program contact
- 👤 Office on Violence Against Women
- 📧 OVW.STOP@usdoj.gov
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Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 16.588 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 16.588). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2022 | $140,466,152 | |
| 2023 | $172,932,681 | |
| 2024 est. | $171,206,049 | |
| 2025 est. | $171,206,049 |
FAQ
Who can apply?
Only the designated state office for each US state and territory. A single office per state must submit the application. Subgrantees receive funds through the state.
What deadline applies?
The deadline is July 10, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities are supported?
Funding supports apprehension, prosecution, and adjudication of violent crimes against women. Victim protection, safety, and related services are eligible.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. Budget must include state/local matching funds.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $617,000 to $16,400,000 depending on state population and need.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Apply through your state's designated office early. Coordination across agencies takes time.
- Document all cost-sharing commitments with specific dollar amounts and funding sources.
- Align proposed activities with your state's comprehensive violence against women strategy.
- Engage law enforcement, courts, and victim service providers in planning before submission.
- Use data on violent crimes against women in your state to justify funding allocation requests.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to submit through the official designated state office. Underestimating cost-sharing requirements or lacking committed local match funding. Proposing activities misaligned with state strategic violence-against-women priorities.
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