Fiscal Year 2026 Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse Against Individuals with Disabilities and Deaf People Program
🏛 Office on Violence Against Women (USDOJ-OJP-OVW)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations serving individuals with disabilities and Deaf people who are victims of violence and abuse.
Eligible applicants include state governments, local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations, and nonprofit victim service providers. These organizations must focus on domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, or caregiver abuse.
The program provides funding for training and services specifically designed for individuals with disabilities and Deaf people. Activities include prevention training, information dissemination, and enhanced direct victim services.
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Program description
The Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse Against Individuals with Disabilities and Deaf People Program (Disability Grant Program) helps states, local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, and certain nonprofit organizations provide training and information on domestic/dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and caregiver abuse against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people and to enhance direct services to such individuals.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative and Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from community partners
- Accessibility plan for services and materials
Program contact
- 👤 Office on Violence Against Women
- 📧 OVW.Disabilities@usdoj.gov
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Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.529 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$5,000,000
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$848,988
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$720,000
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$720,000
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$607,500
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$607,500
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$607,500
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$607,500
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$607,500
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$607,481
Top States by Funding
- DE 1 awards $5.0M
- OH 4 awards $2.4M
- CA 4 awards $2.2M
- NY 4 awards $2.1M
- MA 3 awards $2.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.529). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2022 | $4,119,788 | |
| 2023 | $8,339,438 | |
| 2024 est. | $1,425,000 | |
| 2025 est. | $7,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
States, local governments, tribal governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofit victim service providers. Your organization must serve individuals with disabilities and Deaf people affected by violence.
What is the deadline and how long is the project?
The deadline is September 25, 2026. Project duration depends on the activity type but typically ranges from one to multi-year awards.
What activities are fundable under this grant?
Training programs on violence prevention, educational materials and information services, and direct services for victims with disabilities or who are Deaf.
What funding range should I expect?
Awards typically range from $300,000 to $600,000 per project. The total funding pool is $10.5 million.
Is cost sharing required?
No, this grant does not require matching funds or cost sharing from your organization.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly identify the specific disability communities or Deaf populations your organization serves. Demonstrate existing expertise and relationships with these populations.
- Make accessibility central to your proposal. Show how services, training materials, and communication will be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities and Deaf people.
- Include letters of support from disability advocacy organizations, Deaf organizations, and current service users. This strengthens your credibility and community connections.
- Budget for accessibility accommodations including interpreters, materials in alternative formats, and accessible facilities. These are essential, not optional.
- Frame your work in the context of intersectionality. Address how violence affects individuals with multiple marginalized identities (disability + gender, race, immigration status, etc.).
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate expertise working directly with individuals with disabilities or Deaf communities. Proposing services that are not accessible or do not accommodate communication needs. Underestimating the costs of true accessibility and inclusion in your budget.
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