The Office on Violence Against Women offers the SAMFE Training Initiative Grant to fund training, technical assistance, education, equipment, and information for professionals involved in treating victims of sexual assault. This grant aims to enhance the identification, collection, preservation, analysis, and use of DNA samples and DNA evidence. Developed in partnership with the National Institute of Justice, this grant opportunity aligns with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, Pub. L. No. 115-141, and 34 U.S.C. 40723. The closing date for applications is June 29, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 305261
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2018-14604 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2018 Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner Training Initiative Solicitation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.526 — OVW Technical Assistance Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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: | This program is authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, Pub. L. No. 115-141, and 34 U.S.C. 40723 and is developed in partnership with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The OVW Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner Training Initiative (SAMFE Training Initiative) may fund training, technical assistance, education, equipment, and information relating to the identification, collection, preservation, analysis, and use of DNA samples and DNA evidence by doctors, medical examiners, coroners, nurses, victim service providers, and other professionals involved in treating victims of sexual assault. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ginger Baran
Senior Program Analyst (202) 305-2093 virginia.baran@usdoj.gov Email:virginia.baran@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ginger Baran Senior Program Analyst (202) 305-2093 virginia.baran@usdoj.gov Email: virginia.baran@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.526 | PKG00242247 | May 18, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
305261 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
305261 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
305261 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
305261 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
305261 SF424B-1.1.pdf
305261 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf