The Department of Justice is offering this grant to support court and court-based initiatives aimed at improving various aspects of the judicial system. This program specifically targets the enhancement of civil and criminal court functions, the strengthening of court infrastructure, and a crucial improvement in court responses to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The grant’s core purpose is to further the Department of Justice’s mission by bolstering the judiciary’s capacity to effectively handle cases involving these severe forms of violence. It seeks to ensure that survivors receive appropriate support and that offenders are held accountable, ultimately fostering a more responsive, efficient, and victim-centered court environment across the nation.
Opportunity ID: 66274
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2011-2911 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2011 Court Training and Improvements Program |
| 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: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.013 — Violence Against Women Act Court Training and Improvement Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 07, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Federal, State, Tribal, Territorial, and local court or court-based programs |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | This program furthers the Department of Justices mission by supporting court and court-based initiatives that aim to improve civil and criminal court functions, enhance court infrastructure and improve court responses to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/courts-program-solicitaion-fy2011.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
OVW Main Line
202-307-6026 Email:OVW.CourtsProgram@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 66274 Full Announcement-1 -> ovw fiscal year 2011 court training and improvements grant.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | OVW Main Line 202-307-6026 Email: OVW.CourtsProgram@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.013 | PKG00028870 | Jan 25, 2011 | Mar 08, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
66274 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
66274 Project-1.1.pdf
66274 Budget-1.1.pdf
66274 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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