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Use our free e-mail service to get the latest information about notices of funding opportunities, announcements, and training from the Office on Violence Against Women.
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) invites organizations and communities working to end gender-based violence to apply for funding. Here, you can learn general information about how to apply for OVW grants and cooperative agreements, learn about grant opportunities and how to manage your grant after it's awarded, and access valuable resources for applicants.
OVW invites organizations and communities working to end gender-based violence to apply for funding. This is where you can get started with your grant application.
We want you to be successful with your grant and help you comply with federal regulations. This section contains information about managing your grant and complying with its requirements.
OVW administers grant programs and special initiatives designed to develop the nation's capacity to reduce domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by strengthening services to victims and holding offenders accountable. Here, you can read about our grant programs.
Do you have expertise in addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking? Do you care about the types of projects being supported by the Office on Violence Against Women? If so, then consider becoming a peer reviewer.
Find Your Local Resources
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.
