Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (ICJR Program)
Can you apply?
This grant is for state and local government agencies, tribal governments, and courts seeking to strengthen criminal justice responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Eligible applicants include state governments, Indian Tribal governments, units of local government, state and local courts, state or territorial domestic violence coalitions, state or territorial sexual assault coalitions, Tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions, and victim service providers.
The program funds activities that improve offender accountability, victim safety, homicide reduction, protection-order enforcement, and coordinated law enforcement and prosecutorial action. Projects must treat these offenses as serious violations of criminal law and prioritize victim safety and autonomy.
Geographic scope is national, with eligible applicants in any state or tribal jurisdiction. No cost sharing is required for this grant.
This grant is for state and local government agencies, tribal governments, and courts seeking to strengthen criminal justice responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Eligible applicants include state governments, Indian Tribal governments, units of local government, state and local courts, state or territorial domestic violence coalitions, state or territorial sexual assault coalitions, Tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions, and victim service providers.
The program funds activities that improve offender accountability, victim safety, homicide reduction, protection-order enforcement, and coordinated law enforcement and prosecutorial action. Projects must treat these offenses as serious violations of criminal law and prioritize victim safety and autonomy.
Geographic scope is national, with eligible applicants in any state or tribal jurisdiction. No cost sharing is required for this grant.
Program description
The ICJR Program assists Tribal, state, and local governments and courts to strengthen the criminal justice response to domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by improving offender accountability, victim safety, homicide reduction, protection-order enforcement, and coordinated law enforcement and prosecutorial action. These sorts of activities treat these offenses as serious violations of criminal law and seek safety and autonomy for victims.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for state and local government agencies, tribal governments, and courts seeking to strengthen criminal justice responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Eligible applicants include state governments, Indian Tribal governments, units of local government, state and local courts, state or territorial domestic violence coalitions, state or territorial sexual assault coalitions, Tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions, and victim service providers.
The program funds activities that improve offender accountability, victim safety, homicide reduction, protection-order enforcement, and coordinated law enforcement and prosecutorial action. Projects must treat these offenses as serious violations of criminal law and prioritize victim safety and autonomy.
Geographic scope is national, with eligible applicants in any state or tribal jurisdiction. No cost sharing is required for this grant.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of Support from law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and victim services
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Memoranda of Understanding between partner agencies
Program contact
- 👤 Office on Violence Against Women
- 📧 OVW.ICJR@usdoj.gov
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Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 16.590 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 16.590). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2022 | $29,416,268 | |
| 2023 | $21,538,000 | |
| 2024 est. | $39,383,731 | |
| 2025 est. | $39,383,731 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
State and local governments, tribal governments, courts, and victim service providers can apply. State and territorial coalitions for domestic violence and sexual assault are also eligible.
What activities can be funded?
The grant supports efforts to improve offender accountability, victim safety, homicide reduction, protection-order enforcement, and coordinated law enforcement and prosecution.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is August 18, 2026. This is a firm deadline with no rolling acceptance.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $400,000 to $1,500,000 per grant. Total funding pool is $36,000,000.
Is cost sharing required?
No, this grant does not require any cost sharing or matching funds from applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your jurisdiction's current criminal justice response gaps. Describe specific barriers to victim safety and offender accountability.
- Build strong partnerships with law enforcement, prosecution, courts, and victim services. Letter of support from local law enforcement and DA are expected.
- Focus on data-driven outcomes: include baseline metrics on case processing, conviction rates, victim recidivism, and protection order compliance.
- Demonstrate coordination across agencies. Explain how your project will reduce siloed responses and improve communication between criminal justice partners.
- Budget for dedicated staff and training. Personnel costs for prosecutors, police, court staff, and victim advocates should be clearly justified.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants fail to show measurable gaps in their current response and specific barriers victims face. Proposals lack evidence of strong interagency partnerships and coordination mechanisms across law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services. Budgets don't clearly justify personnel costs or demonstrate how funding creates sustainable, systemic improvements rather than one-time activities.
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