The Department of Justice is offering the OVW FY 2018 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program to provide civil and criminal legal assistance for adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The grant aims to offer quality representation to victims in legal matters related to the abuse or violence, ensuring access to needed services at little to no cost. Grant funds can support direct legal services and innovative projects that enhance support for victims. The closing date for applications is February 15, 2018, 12:00:00 AM EST.
Opportunity ID: 299318
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2018-13828 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2018 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Solicitation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program supports projects to increase availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to victims. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.524 — Legal Assistance for Victims |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to the victims. LAV Grant Program funds may not be used to provide criminal defense services. Grant funds may be used to provide direct legal services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence. The objective of the LAV Grant Program is to develop innovative, collaborative projects that provide quality representation to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shannon R. Maultsby
Grant Manager 202-307-6026 OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV Email:OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Close Date has been updated from February 1, 2018 to February 15, 2018. | Jan 24, 2018 | |
| Jan 24, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2018-13828 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2018 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Solicitation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program supports projects to increase availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to victims. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.524 — Legal Assistance for Victims |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to the victims. LAV Grant Program funds may not be used to provide criminal defense services. Grant funds may be used to provide direct legal services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence. The objective of the LAV Grant Program is to develop innovative, collaborative projects that provide quality representation to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shannon R. Maultsby
Grant Manager 202-307-6026 OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV Email:OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2018-13828 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2018 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Solicitation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program supports projects to increase availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to victims. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.524 — Legal Assistance for Victims |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to the victims. LAV Grant Program funds may not be used to provide criminal defense services. Grant funds may be used to provide direct legal services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence. The objective of the LAV Grant Program is to develop innovative, collaborative projects that provide quality representation to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shannon R. Maultsby
Grant Manager 202-307-6026 OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV Email:OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shannon R. Maultsby Grant Manager 202-307-6026 OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV Email: OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.524 | PKG00236903 | Dec 07, 2017 | Feb 15, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
299318 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
299318 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
299318 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
299318 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
299318 SF424B-1.1.pdf
299318 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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