The Rural Grant Program is designed to help rural communities improve safety and justice for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It provides funding for services like victim advocacy, legal help, and shelters, and supports law enforcement and legal processes in these areas.
Who it's for: This grant is for state and local governments, Indian Tribes, and nonprofit organizations that work to support victims of violence in rural areas. It's also open to both public and private higher education institutions and other Native American tribal organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not serving rural communities
- For-profit organizations
- Entities without a focus on victim services or justice
- Applications not submitted by the deadline
- Lack of collaboration with local partners
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Partnership agreements or letters of support
- Documentation of rural community service area
- Organizational financial statements
- Previous grant performance (if applicable)
- Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure your project targets rural areas specifically
- Collaboration with local partners is encouraged
- Strict adherence to application guidelines is necessary
- Budget must align with allowable expenses
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, unrestricted entities, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. These entities must focus on serving rural communities and enhancing victim services and justice related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Overview
This grant is for state and local governments, Indian Tribes, and nonprofit organizations that work to support victims of violence in rural areas. It's also open to both public and private higher education institutions and other Native American tribal organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not serving rural communities
- For-profit organizations
- Entities without a focus on victim services or justice
- Applications not submitted by the deadline
- Lack of collaboration with local partners
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support victim services, legal assistance, and shelters, as well as to enhance law enforcement and legal processes related to domestic and sexual violence in rural areas.
Total Program Funding
$36,000,000
Expected Awards
55
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 24, 2026(41 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on your organization's type and service area
- Register or update your information in the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal outlining your plan to enhance victim services
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compile documentation proving your service area is rural
- Submit your application by the deadline