Opportunity ID: 346261

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-OVW-2023-171500
Funding Opportunity Title: OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program – Solicitation
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Assistance Listings: 16.016 — Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Feb 21, 2023
Last Updated Date: Apr 11, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 12, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 14, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $450,000
Award Floor: $400,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
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
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to: Private nonprofit/tribal organizations for which the primary purpose of the organization is to provide culturally specific services to "American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts), Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or Hispanics" in the United States or U.S. territories (See 34 U.S.C. 20124(c) & 12291(a)(8) and 42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)). For more information, see the Eligibility Information section of this solicitation.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office on Violence Against Women
Description: This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 20124. The Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (CSSP) (CFDA# 16.016) supports the maintenance and replication of existing successful community-based programs providing culturally specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as the development of innovative culturally specific strategies to enhance access to services and resources for victims who face obstacles to accessing more traditional programs. (34 U.S.C. § 20124(b)(1)).

Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(9), culturally specific services means community-based services that include culturally relevant and linguistically specific services and resources to culturally specific communities. Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(8), culturally specific means primarily directed toward racial and ethnic minority groups (as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 300u-6(g)). Section 300u-6(g) defines “racial and ethnic minority groups” as “American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts); Asian Americans; Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders; Blacks; and Hispanics.”

For additional information about this program and related performance measures, including how awards contribute to the achievement of program goals and objectives, see:

OVW grant program information: OVW Grants and Programs Webpage.
Program performance measures under the Measuring Effectiveness Initiative: VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage.
Program-specific sections in OVW’s most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs.

What’s New About this OVW Program

The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA 2022) revised the definition of victim services to include legal services. Applicants that support victim services will be allowed to include comprehensive legal assistance by an attorney. Comprehensive legal services may not be more than 10% of the project’s overall budget. All legal services must be limited to a scope or focus that can be sufficiently addressed within the award period.
VAWA 2022 included a requirement that not less than 40 percent of available CSSP funds will be allocated for programs that meaningfully address non-intimate partner sexual assault. This includes adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
The award period for CSSP is 36 months. Projects that include an OVW priority area may be allowed an additional time period to expend award funds.
The maximum award amount is $400,000. Projects that include an OVW priority area may receive additional funds that exceed this maximum award amount.

Link to Additional Information: Full Announcement
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, email OVW at OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov
Email:OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Grants.gov deadline extended from April 12, 2023 to April 14, 2023. Apr 11, 2023
Feb 21, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-OVW-2023-171500
Funding Opportunity Title: OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program – Solicitation
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Assistance Listings: 16.016 — Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Feb 21, 2023
Last Updated Date: Apr 11, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 12, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 14, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $450,000
Award Floor: $400,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
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
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to: Private nonprofit/tribal organizations for which the primary purpose of the organization is to provide culturally specific services to "American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts), Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or Hispanics" in the United States or U.S. territories (See 34 U.S.C. 20124(c) & 12291(a)(8) and 42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)). For more information, see the Eligibility Information section of this solicitation.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office on Violence Against Women
Description: This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 20124. The Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (CSSP) (CFDA# 16.016) supports the maintenance and replication of existing successful community-based programs providing culturally specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as the development of innovative culturally specific strategies to enhance access to services and resources for victims who face obstacles to accessing more traditional programs. (34 U.S.C. § 20124(b)(1)).

Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(9), culturally specific services means community-based services that include culturally relevant and linguistically specific services and resources to culturally specific communities. Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(8), culturally specific means primarily directed toward racial and ethnic minority groups (as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 300u-6(g)). Section 300u-6(g) defines “racial and ethnic minority groups” as “American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts); Asian Americans; Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders; Blacks; and Hispanics.”

For additional information about this program and related performance measures, including how awards contribute to the achievement of program goals and objectives, see:

OVW grant program information: OVW Grants and Programs Webpage.
Program performance measures under the Measuring Effectiveness Initiative: VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage.
Program-specific sections in OVW’s most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs.

What’s New About this OVW Program

The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA 2022) revised the definition of victim services to include legal services. Applicants that support victim services will be allowed to include comprehensive legal assistance by an attorney. Comprehensive legal services may not be more than 10% of the project’s overall budget. All legal services must be limited to a scope or focus that can be sufficiently addressed within the award period.
VAWA 2022 included a requirement that not less than 40 percent of available CSSP funds will be allocated for programs that meaningfully address non-intimate partner sexual assault. This includes adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
The award period for CSSP is 36 months. Projects that include an OVW priority area may be allowed an additional time period to expend award funds.
The maximum award amount is $400,000. Projects that include an OVW priority area may receive additional funds that exceed this maximum award amount.

Link to Additional Information: Full Announcement
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, email OVW at OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov
Email:OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-OVW-2023-171500
Funding Opportunity Title: OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program – Solicitation
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal Services
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Assistance Listings: 16.016 — Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Feb 21, 2023
Last Updated Date: Feb 21, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 12, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $450,000
Award Floor: $400,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to: Private nonprofit/tribal organizations for which the primary purpose of the organization is to provide culturally specific services to "American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts), Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or Hispanics" in the United States or U.S. territories (See 34 U.S.C. 20124(c) & 12291(a)(8) and 42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)). For more information, see the Eligibility Information section of this solicitation.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Office on Violence Against Women
Description: This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 20124. The Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (CSSP) (CFDA# 16.016) supports the maintenance and replication of existing successful community-based programs providing culturally specific services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as the development of innovative culturally specific strategies to enhance access to services and resources for victims who face obstacles to accessing more traditional programs. (34 U.S.C. § 20124(b)(1)).

Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(9), culturally specific services means community-based services that include culturally relevant and linguistically specific services and resources to culturally specific communities. Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(8), culturally specific means primarily directed toward racial and ethnic minority groups (as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 300u-6(g)). Section 300u-6(g) defines “racial and ethnic minority groups” as “American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts); Asian Americans; Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders; Blacks; and Hispanics.”

For additional information about this program and related performance measures, including how awards contribute to the achievement of program goals and objectives, see:

OVW grant program information: OVW Grants and Programs Webpage.
Program performance measures under the Measuring Effectiveness Initiative: VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage.
Program-specific sections in OVW’s most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs.

What’s New About this OVW Program

The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA 2022) revised the definition of victim services to include legal services. Applicants that support victim services will be allowed to include comprehensive legal assistance by an attorney. Comprehensive legal services may not be more than 10% of the project’s overall budget. All legal services must be limited to a scope or focus that can be sufficiently addressed within the award period.
VAWA 2022 included a requirement that not less than 40 percent of available CSSP funds will be allocated for programs that meaningfully address non-intimate partner sexual assault. This includes adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
The award period for CSSP is 36 months. Projects that include an OVW priority area may be allowed an additional time period to expend award funds.
The maximum award amount is $400,000. Projects that include an OVW priority area may receive additional funds that exceed this maximum award amount.

Link to Additional Information: Full Announcement
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, email OVW at OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov
Email:OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov

Related Documents

Packages

Agency Contact Information: For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, email OVW at OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov
Email: OVW.Cultural@usdoj.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
16.016 PKG00280013 Feb 21, 2023 Apr 14, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

346261 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

346261 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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