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Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
Notice to DOJ Grantees Regarding Funding Pause – Temporary Restraining Order
Press Release
Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women Hosts 20th Annual Tribal Consultation and Announces Awards of more than $75M in Grants to Support Public Safety in Indian Country
January 23, 2026
Report
Carrying the Water, Demanding Justice: More than 20 Years of VAWA in Indian Country and Alaska
Our Mission
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) provides federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
By the Numbers
880
Grant Awards in FY2024
$684M
Award Funding in FY2024
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If you are in immediate danger, call 911. The Office on Violence Against Women does not provide services directly to the general public. To find help, see our state-by-state guide to see who serves your area, or you can find the number to a national hotline.
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OVW's grant programs are authorized by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 and subsequent legislation. Read about each of our programs, learn about eligibility, and access resources to apply for and manage your grants.
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Our Focus Areas
Learn more about how domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking harm individuals and communities, and find out how to get help.
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OVW FY2026 Grants Financial Management Division Office Hours: Financial Reporting
April 10, 2026
Press Release
U.S. Attorney’s Office Commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness Month
U.S. Attorney's Office Commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 8, 2026
Press Release
Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women Hosts 20th Annual Tribal Consultation and Announces Awards of more than $75M in Grants to Support Public Safety in Indian Country
On Jan. 21, 2026, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) convened the 20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation on the lands of the Shakopee Mdewakanton...
January 23, 2026
Press Release
Justice Department Expands Tribal Access Program to Improve the Exchange of Critical Data with Federally Recognized Tribes
The Justice Department has selected six federally recognized Tribes to participate in the continued expansion of the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information (TAP), a program that...
September 22, 2025
Video
OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Restorative Practice Pre Application Information Session
September 16, 2025
Press Release
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Nearly $4 Million in Grants
August 22, 2025