The OVW Department is offering the Justice for Families Grant Program to support families in the justice system affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or child sexual abuse. The program, authorized by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, aims to enhance the response of civil and criminal justice systems. Grant activities include court-based programs, supervised visitation services, training for court personnel, civil legal services, and legislative development. Applicants must submit proposals by December 20, 2017, to improve community and court capacity in addressing the needs of these families.
Opportunity ID: 298378
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2018-13741 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2018 Justice for Families Program Solicitation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Justice for Families Program supports projects to improve the response of all aspects of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 16 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.021 — Justice Systems Response to Families |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $550,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | States, units of local government, courts (including juvenile courts), Indian tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, and victim service providers |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Grants to Support Families in the Justice System program (referred to as the Justice for Families Program) was authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 to improve the response of all aspects of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse. The program supports the following activities for improving the capacity of communities and courts to respond to impacted families: court-based and court-related programs; supervised visitation and safe exchange by and between parents; training and technical assistance for people who work with families in the court system; civil legal services; provision of resources in juvenile court matters; and development or promotion of legislation, model codes, policies, and best practices. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Carrie Mitchell
Program Specialist 202-307-6026 OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov Email:OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Carrie Mitchell Program Specialist 202-307-6026 OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov Email: OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.021 | PKG00235721 | Nov 03, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
298378 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
298378 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
298378 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
298378 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
298378 SF424B-1.1.pdf
298378 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf