Victim Aid Groups Gear Up for Biannual Fund Reports
Published Date: 11/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women is introducing a new form for groups that get grants to help victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. These groups will report their progress twice a year using this form, making it easier to track how funds are used. Comments on this new form are open until January 20, 2026, and the goal is to keep the process simple and efficient.
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Grantees must file semi‑annual reports
If your organization receives an FAV Program grant (victim service providers, Tribal governments, or Tribal organizations), you must complete a new Semi‑Annual Performance Reporting Form twice a year. OVW estimates about 16 grantees will respond, each report takes about 1 hour, for a total burden of 32 hours per year; grantees only complete the sections relevant to their funded activities. Comments on this form are being accepted through January 20, 2026.
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