law_justice_and_legal_services · USDOJ-OJP-OVW

OVW FY 2020 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program

Office on Violence Against Women · OVW-2020-17672

Closed

Award Range

$600K – $800K

Total Program Funding

$34.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

January 29, 2020

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW FY 2020 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program. 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 relating... $600,000-$800,000 per award; $34,000,000 total program funding; ~58 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

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

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2020-01-29

💡 GrantQuick Tip

High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.

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 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 related 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 & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther Tribal Organizations501(c)(3) NonprofitsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Public Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $600K
Maximum Award: $800K
Total Program Funding: $34.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 58
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: November 21, 2019

Application Deadline: January 29, 2020 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Shannon R. Maultsby Grant Program Specialist 202-307-6026 OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV

OVW.LAV@USDOJ.GOV

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