The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) offers the Justice for Families Program, established under the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013. This grant is specifically designed to improve how the civil and criminal justice system responds to families grappling with domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as cases involving child sexual abuse allegations. Integrating elements from prior Safe Havens and Courts Programs, this initiative introduces new purpose areas and applicant requirements to broaden its impact. Ultimately, this OVW grant aims to strengthen the justice system’s capacity to provide a more effective and supportive environment for families in crisis, addressing critical gaps in current responses.
Opportunity ID: 249658
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2014-3698 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2014 Justice for Families Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.021 — Justice Systems Response to Families |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 02, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | All applications must be submitted through DOJ’s online Grants Management System (GMS). Refer to “How to Apply” for more information on how to register with GMS on page 15 of the solicitation. The Justice for Families Program was authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 to improve the response of all aspects of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse. The program includes purpose areas previously authorized under the Safe Havens and the Courts Programs, along with new purpose areas and applicant requirements. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OVW FY 2014 Justice for Families Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ginger Baran
Phone 202-305-2093 Email:virginia.baran@usdoj.gov |
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