OVC FY25 Increasing Availability of Medical Forensic Examinations for Victims of Sexual Assault
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Office for Victims of Crime is offering a funding opportunity titled "OVC FY25 Increasing Availability of Medical Forensic Examinations for Victims of Sexual Assault." This initiative aims to enhance the availability of medical forensic exams for sexual assault victims by encouraging the development or expansion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SANE/SAFE) programs, hiring certified SANEs/SAFEs, and improving coordination among law enforcement, healthcare facilities, and victim advocates. The program is crucial for addressing the needs of sexual assault victims and ensuring they receive timely and effective medical care. Eligible applicants include state government entities and other local government units, with funding amounts ranging from $0 to $500,000. The application deadline is August 29, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to the Response Center at OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
State Government Entities: For the purposes of this NOFO, “state” means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. “Other” Entities Definition: Other Units of Local Government: For the purposes of this NOFO, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.
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