Opportunity ID: 346384

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-OVW-2023-171480
Funding Opportunity Title: OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Rural 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: 55
Assistance Listings: 16.589 — Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Feb 24, 2023
Last Updated Date: Aug 10, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 11, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $950,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to: States and territories, Indian tribes, local governments, and nonprofit (public or private) entities, including tribal nonprofit organizations in the United States or U.S. territories. 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. § 12341. The Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (Rural Program) (CFDA# 16.589) supports efforts to enhance the safety of rural victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and supports projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural areas. 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 added a new Rural Program purpose area on sexual assault forensic medical examination programs and added improving access to quality sexual assault examinations by trained health care providers to the program’s list of required strategies. See below for the updated lists of statutory purpose areas and strategies.

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.rural@usdoj.gov . Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
ovw.rural@usdoj.gov
Email:ovw.rural@usdoj.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Updating the Grants.gov deadline from April 11, 2023 to April 14, 2023 Reopening Grants.gov (new deadline 8/11/2023) and JustGrants (new deadline 8/12/2023) for late application. Aug 10, 2023
Updating the Grants.gov deadline from April 11, 2023 to April 14, 2023 Feb 24, 2023
Feb 24, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-OVW-2023-171480
Funding Opportunity Title: OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Rural 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: 55
Assistance Listings: 16.589 — Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Feb 24, 2023
Last Updated Date: Aug 10, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 11, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 11, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $950,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to: States and territories, Indian tribes, local governments, and nonprofit (public or private) entities, including tribal nonprofit organizations in the United States or U.S. territories. 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. § 12341. The Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (Rural Program) (CFDA# 16.589) supports efforts to enhance the safety of rural victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and supports projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural areas. 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 added a new Rural Program purpose area on sexual assault forensic medical examination programs and added improving access to quality sexual assault examinations by trained health care providers to the program’s list of required strategies. See below for the updated lists of statutory purpose areas and strategies.

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.rural@usdoj.gov . Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
ovw.rural@usdoj.gov
Email:ovw.rural@usdoj.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-OVW-2023-171480
Funding Opportunity Title: OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Rural 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: 55
Assistance Listings: 16.589 — Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Feb 24, 2023
Last Updated Date: Apr 11, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 14, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $950,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to: States and territories, Indian tribes, local governments, and nonprofit (public or private) entities, including tribal nonprofit organizations in the United States or U.S. territories. 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. § 12341. The Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (Rural Program) (CFDA# 16.589) supports efforts to enhance the safety of rural victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and supports projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural areas. 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 added a new Rural Program purpose area on sexual assault forensic medical examination programs and added improving access to quality sexual assault examinations by trained health care providers to the program’s list of required strategies. See below for the updated lists of statutory purpose areas and strategies.

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.rural@usdoj.gov . Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
ovw.rural@usdoj.gov
Email:ovw.rural@usdoj.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: O-OVW-2023-171480
Funding Opportunity Title: OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Rural 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: 55
Assistance Listings: 16.589 — Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Feb 24, 2023
Last Updated Date: Feb 24, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 11, 2023
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $950,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to: States and territories, Indian tribes, local governments, and nonprofit (public or private) entities, including tribal nonprofit organizations in the United States or U.S. territories. 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. § 12341. The Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (Rural Program) (CFDA# 16.589) supports efforts to enhance the safety of rural victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and supports projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural areas. 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 added a new Rural Program purpose area on sexual assault forensic medical examination programs and added improving access to quality sexual assault examinations by trained health care providers to the program’s list of required strategies. See below for the updated lists of statutory purpose areas and strategies.

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.rural@usdoj.gov . Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
ovw.rural@usdoj.gov
Email:ovw.rural@usdoj.gov

Related Documents

Packages

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

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
16.589 PKG00280120 Feb 24, 2023 Aug 11, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

346384 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

346384 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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