OVC FY24 Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations
ID: 354720Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office for Victims of Crime (USDOJ-OJP-OVC)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354720

Additional Information

https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-ovc-2024-172171
Timeline
    Description

    The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) within the U.S. Department of Justice is inviting applications for the FY24 Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations grant program. This initiative aims to develop or expand Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SANE/SAFE) programs through a coordinated community response strategy, alongside providing training and technical assistance to enhance these services. The program is crucial for promoting civil rights, increasing access to justice, and supporting crime victims, with an estimated total funding of $3,550,000 available for approximately six awards. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by July 8, 2024, and can reach out to the OJP Response Center at grants@ncjrs.gov for assistance.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grants@ncjrs.gov
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