The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is offering this grant to significantly increase the availability of crucial legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This grant is for the purpose of funding comprehensive legal services projects that empower victims to navigate the legal system and seek justice. Eligible projects must be spearheaded by organizations with a proven mission and history of providing direct services to these vulnerable populations. Applicants can include nonprofit organizations, publicly funded entities like law schools acting in a non-governmental capacity, Indian Tribal governments, Indian Tribal organizations, and territorial organizations. The program aims to ensure victims have access to the comprehensive legal support they need.
Opportunity ID: 357577
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2025-172269 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2025 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: | 46 |
| 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: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $33,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $600,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private 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) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, territorial organizations, and publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity such as law schools. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program (LAV) is intended to increase the availability of legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by funding comprehensive legal services projects. The legal services projects should include organizations that have a mission and history of providing direct services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations; publicly funded entities acting in a nongovernmental capacity, such as law schools; Indian Tribal governments; Indian Tribal organizations; and territorial organizations. |
| 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 and OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov Email:OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW and OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov Email: OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.524 | PKG00289505 | Dec 06, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357577 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
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