OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program
ID: 352602Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office on Violence Against Women (USDOJ-OJP-OVW)

Award Range

$300K - $375K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352602

Additional Information

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1339426/dl?inline
Timeline
    Description

    The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is offering a grant opportunity titled "OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program" aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations that provide culturally specific services to communities affected by sexual assault. The program seeks to establish, maintain, and expand sustainable services that address the unique needs of victims from culturally specific communities, including American Indians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Blacks, and Hispanics. With an estimated total program funding of $7.5 million, the OVW anticipates awarding approximately 20 grants, with individual awards ranging from $300,000 to $375,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 4, 2024, and can reach out to OVW at OVW.SASP.Cultural@usdoj.gov for further assistance.

    Point(s) of Contact
    OVW.SASP.Cultural@usdoj.gov
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