Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2011 2907
Apply for OVW 2011 2907
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) law, justice and legal services other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW Fiscal Year 2011 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.589 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 7, 2011 and posted on Feb 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW Fiscal Year 2011 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2011 2907) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Its central purpose is to strengthen how rural communities prevent and respond to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The program is geared toward rural jurisdictions where victims often face extra barriers such as long distances to services, limited law enforcement and healthcare resources, fewer shelter and counseling options, lack of anonymity in small communities, transportation challenges, and reduced access to legal help. By funding targeted local projects, OVW aims to expand victim safety and support, improve community coordination, and build more effective systems for addressing these crimes in rural areas.
This opportunity is tied to CFDA number 16.589, listed as the Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program. The funding activity categories are identified broadly as Law, Justice and Legal Services, with an additional cross reference to Humanities/Cultural Affairs, reflecting the community-based and service-oriented nature of the work and the focus on public safety, victim advocacy, and coordinated community responses. The announcement emphasizes that funded projects should be designed not only to respond to incidents after they occur, but also to address and prevent these forms of violence through improved services, strategies, and local collaboration.
The grant provides substantial potential support, with an award ceiling of up to $1,500,000. The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates that the agency has not set a minimum award amount in the listing and may make awards of varying sizes depending on project scope and available funds. Importantly, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the financial barrier for smaller rural agencies and nonprofit organizations that may not have significant flexible funds to contribute toward a match.
A wide range of applicants are eligible, reflecting OVW s intent to support partnerships across government, nonprofits, housing authorities, and tribal entities. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, along with special district governments and public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities). The program also allows applications from nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category), as well as private institutions of higher education. Tribal participation is explicitly included through eligibility for federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments. This broad eligibility suggests OVW expects rural solutions to come from many kinds of community anchors, including victim service providers, local and tribal governments, and institutions that can contribute training, research-informed practices, or service delivery capacity.
Key timing details show the announcement was posted and created on February 7, 2011, with an original and current closing date of March 22, 2011. The archive date is April 21, 2011, indicating the opportunity was time-limited and then formally archived after the submission and review period. As with many OVW solicitations, the full program requirements, allowable activities, application components, and evaluation criteria were provided in the full announcement document referenced in the listing. The additional information link points to a PDF at http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/rural program.pdf, which would have contained the specific program priorities, required attachments, budget guidance, and any special conditions for rural-focused projects.
For applicants needing help accessing the full solicitation or clarifying submission questions, the listing provides direct OVW contact routes: the OVW main line at 202 307 6026 and an email address at OVW.Rural@usdoj.gov. Overall, this grant opportunity is structured to help rural communities build and strengthen coordinated responses to interpersonal violence, expand services for victims and survivors, and implement strategies that reduce risk and improve safety across geographically isolated and under-resourced areas.
FAQs: OVW FY 2011 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Assistance Program (OVW 2011 2907)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Fiscal Year 2011 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Assistance Program. It is a discretionary grant opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2011 2907.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to strengthen how rural communities prevent and respond to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking by funding targeted local projects that expand victim safety and support, improve community coordination, and build more effective systems in rural areas.
Why is this program focused on rural communities?
The program is geared toward rural jurisdictions where victims often face additional barriers, including long distances to services, limited law enforcement and healthcare resources, fewer shelter and counseling options, lack of anonymity in small communities, transportation challenges, and reduced access to legal help.
What types of violence does the program address?
The program is designed to address sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in rural communities.
Is the program only about responding after an incident happens?
No. The announcement emphasizes that funded projects should be designed not only to respond to incidents after they occur, but also to address and prevent these forms of violence through improved services, strategies, and local collaboration.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 16.589, listed as the Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program.
What funding activity categories are associated with this program?
The funding activity categories are identified broadly as Law, Justice and Legal Services, with an additional cross reference to Humanities/Cultural Affairs.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is up to $1,500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates no set minimum award amount in the listing and that awards may vary depending on project scope and available funds.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities); nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category); private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments.
Are tribal entities eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible, and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments are also listed as eligible.
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, with the note that institutions of higher education are excluded under that specific nonprofit category.
Are colleges or universities eligible to apply?
Private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants. The listing also notes that nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category.
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities are eligible, including Indian housing authorities.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on February 7, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is March 22, 2011.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The archive date is April 21, 2011, indicating the opportunity was time-limited and then formally archived after the submission and review period.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The listing references a full announcement document (PDF) with program requirements, allowable activities, application components, budget guidance, and evaluation criteria. The additional information link provided is: http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/rural program.pdf
What kinds of projects is OVW trying to fund through this program?
Based on the listing, OVW aims to fund rural, community-based projects that expand victim safety and support, improve coordination across local systems, and strengthen prevention and response efforts related to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Why does the listing mention coordination and collaboration?
The opportunity highlights improving community coordination and building more effective systems, reflecting OVW's focus on coordinated community responses and partnerships that improve services and safety in rural areas.
What are some barriers in rural areas that the program is intended to help address?
The listing specifically notes barriers such as long distances to services, limited law enforcement and healthcare resources, fewer shelter and counseling options, lack of anonymity in small communities, transportation challenges, and reduced access to legal help.
How can someone contact OVW with questions about this opportunity?
The listing provides the OVW main line at 202-307-6026 and the email address OVW.Rural@usdoj.gov.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This discretionary grant opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
What does it mean that this is a "discretionary" grant opportunity?
The listing identifies it as a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning OVW awards funds through a competitive process based on the solicitation requirements and review period referenced in the full announcement document.
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