Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2026 ACF OFVPS EV 0036
The Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services grant (Funding Opportunity Number HHS 2026 ACF OFVPS EV 0036) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS). It will be awarded as a cooperative agreement, which generally means funded organizations should expect an ongoing working relationship with the federal program office during the project period rather than a simple one-time reimbursement arrangement. The overall aim is to strengthen culturally specific supports for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, with an emphasis on meeting survivor needs in ways that are informed by culture, community context, language access, and the lived experiences of the populations served.
The program’s main purpose is to provide culturally specific services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, while also responding to the realities that public health emergencies and other public health concerns can intensify risks, limit access to help, and create new barriers to safety and recovery. In practical terms, the objectives include delivering direct services that address urgent or emerging needs tied to public health conditions, and helping organizations build stronger partnerships and coordination so communities can respond more effectively when public health issues affect survivor safety, service access, and overall well-being. A key thread running through the opportunity is collaboration: recipients are expected not only to provide services, but also to strengthen the networks and relationships that make those services easier to access and more sustainable during disruptions.
The funding announcement highlights several optional activities that illustrate the types of support the grant can help expand. These include legal advocacy (such as help navigating protection orders, immigration-related remedies where applicable, or other civil legal needs connected to safety), job training and employment services (to support survivor economic stability and reduce dependence on an abusive partner), and efforts to identify secure, safe, and affordable housing options, whether temporary or permanent. The housing element is particularly important because stable housing often determines whether a survivor can leave or remain safely separated from an abuser, and public health disruptions can tighten housing markets and reduce shelter or transitional housing capacity.
Eligibility is limited to certain types of U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category listed). The notice is explicit that applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and will be disqualified from merit review, and foreign entities are also ineligible. At the same time, faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements, which reinforces that the program is open to a wide range of culturally grounded service providers and community-based groups.
Key funding details include an award ceiling of $200,000 per award, with an estimated 25 awards expected. The opportunity falls under the Income Security and Social Services funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 93.496. The posting (creation) date is 2026-08-11, and the original application closing date is 2026-09-08. Organizations considering an application should plan around that relatively short window, especially because cooperative agreements often require clear work plans, partnership descriptions, and a strong explanation of how services will be culturally specific and responsive to public health-related challenges affecting survivors.Apply for HHS 2026 ACF OFVPS EV 0036
- The Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.496.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-08-11.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-09-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HHS 2026 ACF OFVPS EV 0036.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services (OFVPS).
What type of award is this?
This funding will be awarded as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the funded organization should expect an ongoing working relationship with the federal program office during the project period, rather than a simple one-time reimbursement arrangement.
What is the overall aim of the program?
The overall aim is to strengthen culturally specific supports for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, emphasizing approaches informed by culture, community context, language access, and the lived experiences of the populations served.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The main purpose is to provide culturally specific services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, while also addressing how public health emergencies and other public health concerns can intensify risk, reduce access to help, and create new barriers to safety and recovery.
How does the program connect domestic violence and sexual assault services to public health concerns?
The opportunity recognizes that public health conditions can increase risks, limit access to services, and create new barriers. The program supports services that address urgent or emerging survivor needs tied to public health conditions and supports community coordination during disruptions.
What types of activities or services does the grant support?
The announcement emphasizes delivering direct services and strengthening partnerships and coordination. It also highlights several optional activities that illustrate the types of supports the grant can help expand.
What optional activities are specifically mentioned in the announcement?
The notice highlights optional activities including:
- Legal advocacy (for example, navigating protection orders, immigration-related remedies where applicable, or other civil legal needs connected to safety)
- Job training and employment services (to support survivor economic stability and reduce dependence on an abusive partner)
- Identifying secure, safe, and affordable housing options (temporary or permanent)
Why is housing emphasized in this opportunity?
The housing component is highlighted as particularly important because stable housing often determines whether a survivor can leave or remain safely separated from an abuser. The announcement also notes that public health disruptions can tighten housing markets and reduce shelter or transitional housing capacity.
Is collaboration required?
Collaboration is a key thread in the opportunity. Recipients are expected not only to provide services, but also to strengthen networks and relationships that make services easier to access and more sustainable during disruptions related to public health issues.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to certain types of U.S.-based organizations. Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category listed)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category listed)
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The notice explicitly states that applications from individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible and will be disqualified from merit review.
Are foreign organizations eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are ineligible under this opportunity.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The notice states that faith-based and community organizations are eligible as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $200,000 per award.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity estimates that 25 awards are expected.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Income Security and Social Services funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 93.496.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting (creation) date is 2026-08-11.
When is the application due?
The original application closing date is 2026-09-08.
How much time do organizations have to apply based on the dates provided?
Based on the posting date of 2026-08-11 and closing date of 2026-09-08, there is a relatively short application window, so applicants should plan accordingly.
What should applicants be prepared to describe in an application, given the nature of a cooperative agreement?
The information provided suggests applicants should be ready to present clear plans for culturally specific service delivery, explain how services will be responsive to public health-related challenges affecting survivors, and describe partnerships and coordination that support access and continuity during disruptions, recognizing the expectation of an ongoing working relationship with the federal program office.
Does the grant focus only on direct services, or also on systems and partnerships?
It includes both. The objectives include delivering direct services addressing urgent or emerging needs and also building stronger partnerships and coordination so communities can respond more effectively when public health issues affect survivor safety, access, and well-being.
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