OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Research and Evaluation Initiative
ID: 352236Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$100K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is offering the Fiscal Year 2024 Research and Evaluation Initiative grant, aimed at researching and evaluating strategies to prevent and address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This initiative seeks to foster partnerships between researchers and practitioners, employing a variety of research methods to enhance the effectiveness of programs funded under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). With an estimated total program funding of $3,880,000, the OVW anticipates awarding approximately eight grants, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. Interested applicants, including state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits, must submit their proposals by April 9, 2024, and can reach out to OVW at OVW.Research@usdoj.gov for further assistance.

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