OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program
ID: 359053Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$450K - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program." This program aims to support a comprehensive approach to addressing various forms of abuse against older victims, specifically those aged 50 and above, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and economic abuse. The grant is crucial for enhancing services and training for victim service providers and coalitions focused on this demographic. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, tribal organizations, and specific victim service providers, with funding amounts ranging from $450,000 to $750,000 for approximately 25 awards. Interested parties can reach out to OVW at OVW.Elder@usdoj.gov for assistance, and the application deadline is set for July 8, 2025.

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