This grant from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) supports the Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program. It is designed to fund nonprofit organizations primarily serving culturally specific communities, either directly or through partnerships with sexual assault expertise. The program’s goal is to establish, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally appropriate services that address the unique needs and challenges faced by victims of sexual assault within these communities. This vital initiative aims to ensure comprehensive support for survivors. A significant update for Fiscal Year 2023 allows for direct payments as a component of intervention and related assistance for victims, broadening the aid available.
Opportunity ID: 345908
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2023-171485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific 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: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.023 — Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 03, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
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: | Eligible applicants are limited to: private nonprofit organizations for which the primary purpose of the organization as a whole is to provide culturally specific services to American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts), Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or Hispanics 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. § 12511(c). The Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (SAS Culturally Specific Program) (CFDA# 16.023) supports nonprofit organizations that focus primarily on culturally specific communities and have experience in the area of sexual assault or who partner with an organization having such expertise. The goal of the SAS Culturally Specific Program is to establish, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally appropriate services that address the unique needs and challenges of victims of sexual assault from culturally specific communities. 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. What’s New About this OVW Program The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 added “direct payments” to the list of items that may constitute “intervention and related assistance” for victims of sexual assault under the SAS Culturally Specific Program statute. See the Purpose Areas and Budget sections of this solicitation. |
| 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.SASP.Culturally@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov Email:tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updating Pre-application Information Session dates and requested Letter of Intent date in the solicitation. Extending the Grants.gov deadline from March 31, 2023 to April 3, 2023. Extending the Grants.gov deadline from April 3, 2023 to April 4, 2023. Extending the JustGrants deadline from April 4, 2023 to April 6, 2023. | Apr 03, 2023 | |
| The Grants.gov deadline has been extended from March 31, 2023 to April 3, 2023. | Feb 08, 2023 | |
| Updating Pre-application Information Session dates and requested Letter of Intent date in the solicitation. Extending the Grants.gov deadline from March 31, 2023 to April 3, 2023. |
Feb 08, 2023 | |
| Updating Pre-application Information Session dates and requested Letter of Intent date in the solicitation. | Feb 08, 2023 | |
| Feb 08, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2023-171485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific 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: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.023 — Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 03, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
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: | Eligible applicants are limited to: private nonprofit organizations for which the primary purpose of the organization as a whole is to provide culturally specific services to American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts), Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or Hispanics 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. § 12511(c). The Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (SAS Culturally Specific Program) (CFDA# 16.023) supports nonprofit organizations that focus primarily on culturally specific communities and have experience in the area of sexual assault or who partner with an organization having such expertise. The goal of the SAS Culturally Specific Program is to establish, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally appropriate services that address the unique needs and challenges of victims of sexual assault from culturally specific communities. 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. What’s New About this OVW Program The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 added “direct payments” to the list of items that may constitute “intervention and related assistance” for victims of sexual assault under the SAS Culturally Specific Program statute. See the Purpose Areas and Budget sections of this solicitation. |
| 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.SASP.Culturally@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov Email:tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2023-171485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific 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: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.023 — Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are limited to: private nonprofit organizations for which the primary purpose of the organization as a whole is to provide culturally specific services to American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts), Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or Hispanics 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. § 12511(c). The Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (SAS Culturally Specific Program) (CFDA# 16.023) supports nonprofit organizations that focus primarily on culturally specific communities and have experience in the area of sexual assault or who partner with an organization having such expertise. The goal of the SAS Culturally Specific Program is to establish, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally appropriate services that address the unique needs and challenges of victims of sexual assault from culturally specific communities. 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 ProgramThe Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 added “direct payments” to the list of items that may constitute “intervention and related assistance” for victims of sexual assault under the SAS Culturally Specific Program statute. See the Purpose Areas and Budget sections of this solicitation. |
| 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.SASP.Culturally@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov Email:tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2023-171485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific 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: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.023 — Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are limited to: private nonprofit organizations for which the primary purpose of the organization as a whole is to provide culturally specific services to American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts), Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or Hispanics 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. § 12511(c). The Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (SAS Culturally Specific Program) (CFDA# 16.023) supports nonprofit organizations that focus primarily on culturally specific communities and have experience in the area of sexual assault or who partner with an organization having such expertise. The goal of the SAS Culturally Specific Program is to establish, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally appropriate services that address the unique needs and challenges of victims of sexual assault from culturally specific communities. 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. What’s New About this OVW Program The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 added “direct payments” to the list of items that may constitute “intervention and related assistance” for victims of sexual assault under the SAS Culturally Specific Program statute. See the Purpose Areas and Budget sections of this solicitation. |
| 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.SASP.Culturally@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov Email:tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2023-171485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific 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: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.023 — Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 09, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are limited to: private nonprofit organizations for which the primary purpose of the organization as a whole is to provide culturally specific services to American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts), Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or Hispanics 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. § 12511(c). The Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (SAS Culturally Specific Program) (CFDA# 16.023) supports nonprofit organizations that focus primarily on culturally specific communities and have experience in the area of sexual assault or who partner with an organization having such expertise. The goal of the SAS Culturally Specific Program is to establish, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally appropriate services that address the unique needs and challenges of victims of sexual assault from culturally specific communities. 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. What’s New About this OVW Program The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 added “direct payments” to the list of items that may constitute “intervention and related assistance” for victims of sexual assault under the SAS Culturally Specific Program statute. See the Purpose Areas and Budget sections of this solicitation. |
| 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.SASP.Culturally@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov Email:tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2023-171485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific 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: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.023 — Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 08, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are limited to: private nonprofit organizations for which the primary purpose of the organization as a whole is to provide culturally specific services to American Indians (including Alaska Natives, Eskimos, and Aleuts), Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or Hispanics 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. § 12511(c). The Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (SAS Culturally Specific Program) (CFDA# 16.023) supports nonprofit organizations that focus primarily on culturally specific communities and have experience in the area of sexual assault or who partner with an organization having such expertise. The goal of the SAS Culturally Specific Program is to establish, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally appropriate services that address the unique needs and challenges of victims of sexual assault from culturally specific communities. 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. What’s New About this OVW Program The Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 added “direct payments” to the list of items that may constitute “intervention and related assistance” for victims of sexual assault under the SAS Culturally Specific Program statute. See the Purpose Areas and Budget sections of this solicitation. |
| 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.SASP.Culturally@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov Email:tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, email OVW at OVW.SASP.Culturally@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov Email: tonette.ngassa@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.023 | PKG00279770 | Feb 08, 2023 | Apr 04, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345908 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345908 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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