FFY 2026 STOP Violence Against Women Act Grant Program Competitive Opportunity AGF

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is offering a FY 2026 STOP Violence‑Against‑Women (VAWA) Grant (AGF) to fund victim‑service, law‑enforcement, prosecution, court, and discretionary projects aimed at preventing and responding to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Eligible entities include state agencies, local and tribal law‑enforcement, nonprofit and community‑based organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribes with relevant experience. Each award may provide up to $150,000 in federal funds (total project cost up to $200,000 with a required 25 % match for most applicants). The program allocates funding across five categories, imposes specific budgeting and reporting requirements, and mandates competitive procurement for any contracts. Applicants must submit a detailed budget, risk assessment, and required certifications by the deadline. • Eligible applicants: Massachusetts state agencies, local/tribal law‑enforcement, nonprofits, NGOs, tribes, faith‑based and culturally specific community groups. • Funding limit: Up to $150k federal per project (≈ $200k total cost) with a 25 % cash/in‑kind match (exempt for nonprofit victim‑service providers and tribes). • Required deliverables: Budget worksheet, risk assessment, MOA/certification documents, indirect‑cost rate (if applicable), and compliance with federal reporting (quarterly/annual). • Timeline: Questions due 14 Oct 2026; application due 23 Oct 2026; award notification Dec 2026; project period Jan 1 – Dec 31 2027.