Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2012 3135
Apply for OVW 2012 3135
- 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 2012 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 16, 2012 and posted on Feb 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW Fiscal Year 2012 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Assistance Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). It is designed to strengthen how rural communities respond to, and work to prevent, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The core purpose is to support projects in rural jurisdictions that improve safety for victims and survivors while also building more effective local systems for intervention, accountability, and coordinated services.
This opportunity was released under Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2012 3135 and is tied to CFDA 16.589, which specifically focuses on rural domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking assistance. OVW anticipated making about 30 awards through this solicitation. While the announcement lists an award ceiling and floor as 0, that typically indicates the specific dollar limits were not captured in the summary record and that applicants needed to refer to the full program announcement for detailed funding ranges, budget caps, or award period information.
The program sits at the intersection of law, justice, and legal services, with additional classification references that include humanities and cultural affairs in the CFDA taxonomy, but the practical focus is clearly violence prevention and victim services. Funded projects are intended to address the realities of rural settings, where victims often face barriers like long travel distances to services, limited shelter capacity, fewer specialized providers, confidentiality concerns in small communities, and less access to legal and medical resources. The grant supports efforts that can improve coordinated community responses, expand or strengthen victim advocacy, enhance law enforcement and prosecution practices, improve access to trauma-informed services, and support strategies that reduce risk and increase accountability for offenders, all tailored to rural needs.
Eligibility for this solicitation is broad, reflecting OVW's emphasis on community-wide collaboration. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments, as well as public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities. Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) are eligible, along with private institutions of higher education. Tribal participation is also included: federally recognized Native American tribal governments may apply, and the listing also includes Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, indicating multiple tribal entities could be considered eligible depending on structure and status. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can be important for rural agencies and organizations with limited local funding.
Key timeline details include a posted and created date of February 16, 2012, with an original and current closing date of March 29, 2012. The archive date is April 28, 2012, meaning the opportunity was formally archived after the application window closed. Applicants seeking the complete solicitation were directed to an additional information link labeled "FY 2012 Rural Announcement," which would have contained the full requirements, priorities, application components, and evaluation criteria.
For support accessing the full announcement or dealing with technical issues, OVW provided a direct program contact: Charlotte Turpin, Grant Program Specialist, at 202-514-8680. The sponsoring agency is explicitly the Office on Violence Against Women within the Department of Justice, and the overarching goal aligns with OVW's mission to improve responses to violence against women and related forms of gender-based violence through funding, policy leadership, and community partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OVW Fiscal Year 2012 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Assistance Program?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The program is designed to strengthen how rural communities respond to, and work to prevent, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to support projects in rural jurisdictions that improve safety for victims and survivors while building stronger local systems for intervention, offender accountability, and coordinated services.
Which federal agency sponsors this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary federal grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW 2012 3135.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 16.589, which focuses on rural domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking assistance.
How many awards did OVW anticipate making?
OVW anticipated making about 30 awards through this solicitation.
What is the expected award amount (minimum/maximum)?
The summary record lists the award ceiling and floor as 0. This typically means the specific dollar limits were not captured in the summary, and applicants were expected to refer to the full program announcement for detailed funding ranges, budget caps, and award period information.
What kinds of challenges in rural areas is the program meant to address?
The grant is intended to address barriers common in rural settings, including long travel distances to services, limited shelter capacity, fewer specialized providers, confidentiality concerns in small communities, and reduced access to legal and medical resources.
What types of activities or projects does the program support?
Funded efforts are intended to improve rural responses and prevention strategies related to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The description highlights activities such as improving coordinated community responses, expanding or strengthening victim advocacy, enhancing law enforcement and prosecution practices, improving access to trauma-informed services, and supporting strategies that reduce risk and increase accountability for offenders, tailored to rural needs.
What general field or focus area does this program fall under?
The program sits at the intersection of law, justice, and legal services, with a practical focus on violence prevention and victim services. The CFDA taxonomy also includes references to humanities and cultural affairs, but the primary emphasis described here is victim safety and community response systems.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments (depending on structure and status).
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status are eligible, but institutions of higher education are excluded from the nonprofit eligibility category as stated in the summary.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments may apply. The listing also includes Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, indicating that multiple tribal entity types could be eligible depending on their structure and status.
Does the program require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted (and created) date is February 16, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is March 29, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 28, 2012, which indicates it was formally closed and archived after the application window ended.
Where were applicants directed to find the full solicitation details?
Applicants were directed to an additional information link labeled "FY 2012 Rural Announcement" for the complete solicitation, including full requirements, priorities, application components, and evaluation criteria.
Who was the OVW contact person for this solicitation?
The program contact listed is Charlotte Turpin, Grant Program Specialist.
How can someone reach the program contact listed in the announcement?
The phone number provided for the program contact is 202-514-8680.
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