The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is offering the Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program to increase access to civil and criminal legal services for adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The grants aim to support victims seeking legal relief at little to no cost. Not intended for criminal defense services. Closing date: Mar 11, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 271468
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2015-4036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2015 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: | 77 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.524 — Legal Assistance for Victims |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 05, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The LAV Grant Program makes awards to law school clinics, domestic violence victims’ programs and shelters, bar associations, rape crisis centers and other sexual assault services programs, private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, Territorial organizations, legal aid or statewide legal services, and faith- and/or community-based legal service providers. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to the victims. LAV Grant Program funds may not be used to provide criminal defense services. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OVW FY 2015 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shannon R. Gaskins, JD
Phone 202-307-6026 Email:ovw.lav@usdoj.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Additional information was provided regarding the Pre-Application conference call on Page 2 of the solicitation. | Feb 05, 2015 | |
| The Additional Information URL has changed. Page 2 of the solicitation has been updated regarding the Pre-Application conference call. | Feb 05, 2015 | |
| Jan 23, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2015-4036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2015 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: | 77 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.524 — Legal Assistance for Victims |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 14, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 05, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The LAV Grant Program makes awards to law school clinics, domestic violence victims’ programs and shelters, bar associations, rape crisis centers and other sexual assault services programs, private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, Territorial organizations, legal aid or statewide legal services, and faith- and/or community-based legal service providers. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to the victims. LAV Grant Program funds may not be used to provide criminal defense services. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OVW FY 2015 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shannon R. Gaskins, JD
Phone 202-307-6026 Email:ovw.lav@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2015-4036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2015 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: | 77 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.524 — Legal Assistance for Victims |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 05, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The LAV Grant Program makes awards to law school clinics, domestic violence victims’ programs and shelters, bar associations, rape crisis centers and other sexual assault services programs, private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, Territorial organizations, legal aid or statewide legal services, and faith- and/or community-based legal service providers. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to the victims. LAV Grant Program funds may not be used to provide criminal defense services. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OVW FY 2015 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shannon R. Gaskins, JD
Phone 202-307-6026 Email:ovw.lav@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2015-4036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2015 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: | 77 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.524 — Legal Assistance for Victims |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 23, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The LAV Grant Program makes awards to law school clinics, domestic violence victims’ programs and shelters, bar associations, rape crisis centers and other sexual assault services programs, private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, Territorial organizations, legal aid or statewide legal services, and faith- and/or community-based legal service providers. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to the victims. LAV Grant Program funds may not be used to provide criminal defense services. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OVW FY 2015 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shannon R. Gaskins, JD
Phone 202-307-6026 Email:ovw.lav@usdoj.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shannon R. Gaskins, JD Phone 202-307-6026 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 | OVW-2015-4036 | OVW FY 2015 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program | PKG00211752 | Jan 14, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
271468 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
271468 Project-1.1.pdf
271468 Budget-1.1.pdf
271468 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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