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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.
Learn more about how domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking harm individuals and communities, and find out how to get help.
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.
Press Release
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – In addition to the $12.1 million in grants announced on September 23, 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico...
October 31, 2024
Press Release
LAS VEGAS – United States Attorney Jason M. Frierson today announced awards totaling $16,231,466 in Department of Justice grants to support public safety efforts in the District of...
October 2, 2024
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October 1, 2024
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October 1, 2024
Blog Post
On September 13th, we commemorated a significant milestone—the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This landmark, bipartisan legislation changed the way our nation views and...
September 30, 2024
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.