1. United States
2. La.
3. Letter

Overnight, all available 2025 Notices of Funding Opportunities were removed from the OVW website, and applicants were instructed to stop working on their applications. This could impact critical programs designed to support victims and survivors of violence. While it is unclear whether these grants will be temporarily or permanently unavailable, any delay in funding will harm survivors who rely on these vital resources and put their safety at risk. The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) at the U.S. Department of Justice plays a crucial role in reducing violence against women and ensuring life-saving support is available. OVW provides funding and technical assistance to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking programs across the U.S. Congress, call on OVW to restore these funding opportunities immediately. These funds are essential to supporting law enforcement, courts, and programs across the country that help victims and survivors on their journey to safety and healing.