The OVW is offering this grant to support nonprofit organizations in enhancing access to comprehensive services for all survivors of sexual assault. This grant is for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and expanding sustainable, culturally specific intervention and related assistance for victims of sexual assault, particularly through community-based services in culturally specific communities. Applicants must demonstrate documented organizational experience in sexual assault intervention or form partnerships with organizations possessing such specialized expertise. This initiative aims to build and strengthen survivor support networks by providing culturally relevant and accessible assistance.
Opportunity ID: 359764
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2025-172369 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Sexual Assault Services Community-Based Services 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: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.023 — Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $380,000 |
| Award Floor: | $360,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having 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) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Entities that are eligible to apply are private nonprofit organizations that focus primarily on culturally specific communities and that: (1) Have documented organizational experience in the area of sexual assault intervention or have entered into a formal partnership with an organization having such expertise; (2) Have expertise in the development of community-based, linguistically and culturally specific outreach and intervention services relevant for the specific communities to which assistance would be provided or have the capacity to link to existing services in the community tailored to the needs of culturally specific populations; and (3) Have an advisory board or steering committee and staffing which is reflective of the culturally specific community. See 34 U.S.C. § 12511(c)(2); see also id. at § 12291(b)(8) (defining “culturally specific”). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Sexual Assault Services – Community-based Services Program (SAS CSP) supports nonprofit organizations that aim to enhance access to services for all survivors by providing community-based services in culturally specific communities. Applicants must have documented organizational experience in the area of sexual assault intervention or partner with an organization having such expertise. The goal of SAS-CSP is to establish, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally specific intervention and related assistance for victims of sexual assault. |
| 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.SASP.Cultural@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
ovw.sasp.cultural@usdoj.gov Email:ovw.sasp.cultural@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 at OVW.SASP.Cultural@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. ovw.sasp.cultural@usdoj.gov Email: ovw.sasp.cultural@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.023 | PKG00291011 | Jun 18, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359764 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
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