The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) offers the Expanding Legal Services Initiative grant to increase legal representation for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. This grant is for organizations providing direct services but currently lacking in-house legal aid. The initial phase funds training and technical assistance to establish a legal department within the recipient organization. Continuation funds then support the direct legal services offered by this newly created department. The program’s goal is to ensure victims receive comprehensive legal assistance and access to justice.
Opportunity ID: 357575
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2025-172270 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Expanding Legal Services Initiative – Legal Assistance for Victims Grant 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: | 16 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.524 — Legal Assistance for Victims |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 06, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, and territorial organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Expanding Legal Services Initiative intends to expand legal representation available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by funding organizations with a history of providing direct services to victims of these crimes, but that do not currently offer in-house legal representation for victims. The initial ELSI award includes a planning phase during which recipients engage in ongoing training and technical assistance to set up a legal department in the organization. Continuation funds support the direct legal services provided by the legal department established during the planning phase. |
| 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 NOFO, email OVW at OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov Email:OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pages 8 and 18 of this notice were updated Dec. 23, 2024, to clarify that new applicants, if funded, may be eligible for 36 months of non-competitive funding to continue their projects at the end of their 24-month initial awards. | Dec 23, 2024 | |
| Dec 06, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2025-172270 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Expanding Legal Services Initiative – Legal Assistance for Victims Grant 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: | 16 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.524 — Legal Assistance for Victims |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 06, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, and territorial organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Expanding Legal Services Initiative intends to expand legal representation available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by funding organizations with a history of providing direct services to victims of these crimes, but that do not currently offer in-house legal representation for victims. The initial ELSI award includes a planning phase during which recipients engage in ongoing training and technical assistance to set up a legal department in the organization. Continuation funds support the direct legal services provided by the legal department established during the planning phase. |
| 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 NOFO, email OVW at OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov Email:OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2025-172270 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Expanding Legal Services Initiative – Legal Assistance for Victims Grant 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: | 16 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.524 — Legal Assistance for Victims |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 06, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 06, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, and territorial organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Expanding Legal Services Initiative intends to expand legal representation available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by funding organizations with a history of providing direct services to victims of these crimes, but that do not currently offer in-house legal representation for victims. The initial ELSI award includes a planning phase during which recipients engage in ongoing training and technical assistance to set up a legal department in the organization. Continuation funds support the direct legal services provided by the legal department established during the planning phase. |
| 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 NOFO, email OVW at OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov Email:OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov Email: OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.524 | PKG00289502 | Dec 06, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357575 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
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