Fiscal Year 2026 Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim Centered Training for Law Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Abby Honold) Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for law enforcement agencies seeking to improve victim-centered, trauma-informed responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Eligible applicants include state, territorial, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Funding supports training programs, curriculum development, and implementation of best practices for officer response and victim support. The program covers the full victim journey from initial report through investigation completion.
Program description
The Abby Honold Program helps law enforcement improve how they respond to domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking from the time of a victim’s initial report throughout the investigation.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Police Department
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative/statement of need
- Curriculum or training materials (if applicable)
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from community partners
Program contact
- 👤 Office on Violence Against Women
- 📧 OVW.AbbyHonold@usdoj.gov
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Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.058 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$500,000
Top States by Funding
- CA 1 awards $0.5M
- CO 1 awards $0.5M
- MA 1 awards $0.5M
- NC 1 awards $0.5M
- SC 1 awards $0.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.058). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 est. | $3,000,000 | |
| 2025 est. | $5,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
State, territorial, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Federal, private, and nonprofit organizations cannot apply.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $400,000 to $500,000 per grant. Total program funding is $5,050,000.
What activities does the grant support?
Trauma-informed training curriculum, officer professional development, victim-centered response protocols, and implementation of best practices for investigating violence crimes.
What is the deadline?
The application deadline is July 27, 2026. Early submission is recommended to allow time for technical review.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, this grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing from applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start with your agency's current response gaps. Identify which victim populations or case types need improved training most.
- Partner with victim advocates and survivors during curriculum design. Their input strengthens applications and ensures real-world relevance.
- Document your law enforcement agency's commitment to trauma-informed practice. Include leadership buy-in and policy alignment.
- Build a realistic implementation timeline. Show how training will be rolled out across officers and how you'll measure behavior change.
- Connect your training outcomes to measurable impacts on victim safety and officer competency. Use data from pilot testing if available.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague training goals without measurable outcomes. Insufficient detail on how trauma-informed practices will change officer behavior. Weak evidence of victim advocate or community engagement in curriculum design.
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