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OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Hiring and Training Program

Office on Violence Against Women · O-OVW-2025-172371

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Award Range

$500K – $750K

Total Program Funding

$18.1M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 24, 2025

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Hiring and Training Program. Office on Violence Against Women. The Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Hiring and Training program supports efforts to establish or expand access to pediatric and/or adolescent/adult sexual assault forensic exams by funding the salaries of full- and part-time sexual assault nurse/forensic examiners (SANEs/SAFEs) providing... $500,000-$750,000 per award; $18,100,000 total program funding; ~36 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Nonprofits (non-501c3), County governments, Other eligible entities, Special district governments (+4 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•State and Territories, Units of Local Government, Indian Tribal Governments, Sexual Assault Examination Programs, State or Territorial Sexual Assau...
•Deadline: 2025-06-24

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Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Hiring and Training program supports efforts to establish or expand access to pediatric and/or adolescent/adult sexual assault forensic exams by funding the salaries of full- and part-time sexual assault nurse/forensic examiners (SANEs/SAFEs) providing forensic exams or serving as a regional preceptor or as a SANE/SAFE instructor. Eligible applicants include State, Tribal, or local governments, sexual assault examination programs, State or Territorial sexual assault coalitions, health care facilities, and community-based programs.

Who Can Apply

State and Territories, Units of Local Government, Indian Tribal Governments, Sexual Assault Examination Programs, State or Territorial Sexual Assault Coalition, Health Care Facilities, Community-Based Program, Faith-based Organizations.

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)County GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Special District GovernmentsCity/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsState GovernmentsOther Tribal Organizations

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $500K
Maximum Award: $750K
Total Program Funding: $18.1M
Expected Number of Awards: 36
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 6, 2025

Application Deadline: June 24, 2025 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.SAFEProgram@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.SAFEProgram@usdoj.gov

OVW.SAFEProgram@usdoj.gov

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