OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response Program
ID: 358239Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$500K - $1M

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/358239

Additional Information

https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1384511/dl?inline
Timeline
    Description

    The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is offering the Fiscal Year 2025 Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response Program, aimed at enhancing the response of state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as courts, to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This program seeks to assist eligible applicants, including States, Territories, local governments, Indian Tribal Governments, courts, victim service providers, and faith-based organizations, in addressing these serious criminal violations and promoting victim safety and autonomy. With an estimated total program funding of $23 million, the OVW anticipates awarding approximately 35 grants, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $1 million. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is March 4, 2025, and can reach out to OVW at OVW.ICJR@usdoj.gov for further assistance.

    Point(s) of Contact
    OVW.ICJR@usdoj.gov
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