OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program Solicitation
Office on Violence Against Women · O-OVW-2022-171026
Closed
Award Range
$600K – $800K
Total Program Funding
$35.0M
Expected Awards
56
Deadline
March 10, 2022
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program Solicitation. Office on Violence Against Women. This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 20121. The LAV Grant Program (CFDA 16.524) is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth (ages 11 and older) victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and... $600,000-$800,000 per award; $35,000,000 total program funding; ~56 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Nonprofits (501c3), Public universities/colleges, Private universities/colleges, Other eligible entities (+2 more)
Who Should NOT Apply
Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above
Key Requirements (Plain English)
•Eligible applicants are limited to: Private nonprofit entities; publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity; territorial or...
•Deadline: 2022-03-10
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What This Grant Funds
This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 20121. The LAV Grant Program (CFDA 16.524) is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth (ages 11 and older) victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by providing funds for comprehensive direct legal services to victims in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence. "Legal assistance" includes assistance to adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in: a) family, tribal, territorial, immigration, employment, administrative agency, housing matters, campus administrative or protection or stay away order proceedings, and other similar matters; and b) criminal justice investigations, prosecutions, and post-trial matters (including sentencing, parole, and probation) that impact the victim's safety and privacy. Intake or referral, by itself, does not constitute legal assistance. 34 U.S.C.§12291(a)(19). Comprehensive legal services should address the broad spectrum of legal issues that victims encounter and help promote economic independence for victims. In addition to representation in emergency and non-emergency protection order hearings, this includes representation in family matters (divorce, child custody, or child support), consumer or housing matters, and credit restoration. Services must include legal representation by a licensed attorney. 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.
Examples of successful projects in OVW's most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants are limited to: Private nonprofit entities; publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity; territorial organizations; Indian tribal governments; and tribal organizations in the United States or U.S. territories. For more information, see the Eligibility Information section of this solicitation.
Eligible Applicant Types
Other Tribal Organizations501(c)(3) NonprofitsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesOther (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)
Funding Details
Minimum Award
$600K
Maximum Award
$800K
Total Program Funding
$35.0M
Expected Number of Awards
56
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant
Key Dates
Posted:January 25, 2022
Application Deadline:March 10, 2022 (0 days remaining)
Agency Contact
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, email OVW at OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov