OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program

The Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice is soliciting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program, aimed at supporting states, Tribal governments, local governments, and nonprofit organizations in developing comprehensive responses to abuse against individuals aged 50 and older. This program focuses on addressing multiple forms of maltreatment including domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, neglect, abandonment, economic abuse, and willful harm, with the goal of improving services, coordination, and outcomes for older victims. Eligible applicants are encouraged to propose initiatives that enhance prevention, intervention, and systemic change through training, technical assistance, and service delivery tailored to the unique needs of older adults. Applications must be submitted by September 14, 2026, and all proposals should align with the program’s mission to strengthen community responses and ensure culturally competent, trauma-informed support for older victims of abuse. The funding opportunity is open to a broad range of entities and does not specify a set-aside category or NAICS code. Interested parties should direct inquiries to the designated point of contact at ovw.elder@usdoj.gov, and detailed information about the application process is available through the Grants.gov portal. Applicants are expected to demonstrate capacity to implement scalable, sustainable strategies that foster collaboration across agencies and service providers to eliminate abuse in later life.