This grant is designed to help organizations provide training and services to prevent and address violence and abuse against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people. It aims to support efforts in educating communities and enhancing services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and caregiver abuse.
Who it's for: This grant is for state and local governments, federally recognized Tribal governments, certain nonprofit organizations, and private institutions of higher education that are looking to provide training and services to combat violence and abuse against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state or local government, Tribal government, or eligible nonprofit
- Proposing projects unrelated to violence and abuse against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people
- Missing the application deadline
- Failing to provide required documentation
- Not aligning with the funding categories of law and justice
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., government or nonprofit status)
- Budget plan
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Documentation of past relevant work or experience
- Organizational financial statements
- Completed application forms
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with the specific focus on individuals with disabilities and Deaf people
- Strict adherence to the application deadline
- Careful preparation of all required documents
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, county governments, city or township governments, private institutions of higher education, and other Native American Tribal organizations. The program is open to entities that can provide training and services to address violence and abuse against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people.
Overview
This grant is for state and local governments, federally recognized Tribal governments, certain nonprofit organizations, and private institutions of higher education that are looking to provide training and services to combat violence and abuse against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state or local government, Tribal government, or eligible nonprofit
- Proposing projects unrelated to violence and abuse against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people
- Missing the application deadline
- Failing to provide required documentation
- Not aligning with the funding categories of law and justice
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and provide training, enhance direct services, and disseminate information to prevent and address violence and abuse against individuals with disabilities and Deaf people.
Total Program Funding
$10,500,000
Expected Awards
18
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 25, 2026(29 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state, local, or Tribal government, or eligible nonprofit
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal focused on training and services
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compile organizational financial statements
- Submit the completed application by the deadline