This grant, known as the Engaging Men and Youth (EM) Program, is offered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) as part of its broader Consolidated Youth and Engaging Men (CYEM) Program. The primary purpose of this grant is to support initiatives focused on the crucial role of men and youth in preventing various forms of interpersonal violence. Specifically, it aims to foster engagement and education efforts designed to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Through these grants, OVW seeks to fund projects that actively involve and empower men and young individuals to become advocates and agents of change in their communities, contributing to a significant reduction in these pervasive societal issues. The program supports innovative approaches to shift cultural norms and promote healthy relationships.
Opportunity ID: 359099
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2025-172293 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Engage Men and Youth in Preventing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.888 — Consolidated And Technical Assistance Grant Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Violence and Engage Men and Boys as Allies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 27, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Independent school districts 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) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Entities that are eligible to apply are: Units of local government (e.g., city, county), Agencies of a unit of local government (e.g., Police Department, Department of Parks and Recreation), Nonprofit, nongovernmental entities, Indian Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, Victim service providers, and Faith-based organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Grants to Engage Men and Youth in Preventing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (EM Program) is one of two NOFOs issued under the Consolidated Youth and Engaging Men (CYEM) Program. The purpose of the EM Program is to engage men and youth in preventing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. |
| 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.EngagingMen@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.EngagingMen@usdoj.gov Email:OVW.EngagingMen@usdoj.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Priority three added to the Proposal Narrative on pages 15 and 40. | May 27, 2025 | |
| May 22, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2025-172293 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Engage Men and Youth in Preventing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.888 — Consolidated And Technical Assistance Grant Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Violence and Engage Men and Boys as Allies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 27, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Independent school districts 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) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Entities that are eligible to apply are: Units of local government (e.g., city, county), Agencies of a unit of local government (e.g., Police Department, Department of Parks and Recreation), Nonprofit, nongovernmental entities, Indian Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, Victim service providers, and Faith-based organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Grants to Engage Men and Youth in Preventing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (EM Program) is one of two NOFOs issued under the Consolidated Youth and Engaging Men (CYEM) Program. The purpose of the EM Program is to engage men and youth in preventing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. |
| 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.EngagingMen@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.EngagingMen@usdoj.gov Email:OVW.EngagingMen@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2025-172293 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Engage Men and Youth in Preventing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking 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: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.888 — Consolidated And Technical Assistance Grant Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Violence and Engage Men and Boys as Allies |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 22, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Entities that are eligible to apply are: Units of local government (e.g., city, county), Agencies of a unit of local government (e.g., Police Department, Department of Parks and Recreation), Nonprofit, nongovernmental entities, Indian Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, Victim service providers, and Faith-based organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Grants to Engage Men and Youth in Preventing Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (EM Program) is one of two NOFOs issued under the Consolidated Youth and Engaging Men (CYEM) Program. The purpose of the EM Program is to engage men and youth in preventing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. |
| 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.EngagingMen@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.EngagingMen@usdoj.gov Email:OVW.EngagingMen@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.EngagingMen@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.EngagingMen@usdoj.gov Email: OVW.EngagingMen@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.888 | PKG00290861 | May 22, 2025 | Jul 08, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359099 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
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