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OVW FY 2017 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Solicitation

Office on Violence Against Women · OVW-2017-11920

Closed

Award Range

$400K – $800K

Total Program Funding

$30.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

February 16, 2017

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW FY 2017 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Solicitation. Office on Violence Against Women. 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... $400,000-$800,000 per award; $30,000,000 total program funding; ~60 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Private universities/colleges, Public universities/colleges, Nonprofits (501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations (+1 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2017-02-16

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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. Grant funds may be used to provide direct legal services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence. The objective of the LAV Grant Program is to develop innovative, collaborative projects that provide quality representation to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Private Colleges & UniversitiesPublic Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $400K
Maximum Award: $800K
Total Program Funding: $30.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 60
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: January 4, 2017

Application Deadline: February 16, 2017 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Regina D. Madison Grant Manager 202-307-6026 OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV

OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV

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