Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2012 3139
Apply for OVW 2012 3139
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the housing 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 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.736 Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault.
- 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.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 55 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW Fiscal Year 2012 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The purpose of the program is to strengthen community responses to violence against women by funding transitional housing and related supportive services for people who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking. In practical terms, the grant is meant to help victims find and maintain safe, stable housing while they work toward longer-term independence, safety, and recovery.
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2012 3139 and corresponds to CFDA 16.736, titled Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault. OVW anticipated making about 55 awards under this announcement. The maximum award amount (the ceiling) is $300,000, and the award floor is listed as $0, which generally means there is no stated minimum request amount in the summary data. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is broadly described as housing, with an emphasis on services connected to violence against women, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
A key feature of the program is that it does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible to organizations and governments that may not have flexible resources to contribute toward a match. The overall intent is to support victim safety and housing stability through transitional housing assistance, which can include short-to-medium term housing options paired with the kinds of services victims often need to rebuild their lives. While the brief listing does not spell out allowable expenses in detail, OVW transitional housing grants typically focus on housing assistance plus supportive services that help participants address safety planning, economic stability, and barriers to permanent housing.
Eligibility is broad and includes a mix of nonprofit and governmental entities. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education), city or township governments, county governments, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments, and public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities. This range of eligible applicants reflects the program's aim of reaching victims through multiple systems, including community-based victim service providers and local or tribal governments that may administer or coordinate housing resources.
The timeline for this FY 2012 opportunity shows it was posted and created on February 16, 2012, with an original and current closing date of March 29, 2012. The archive date is April 28, 2012, indicating when the listing was set to be archived after the competition closed. Applicants needing the full announcement were directed to an additional information link labeled FY 2012 Transitional Housing Announcement. For technical assistance accessing the announcement, the contact person listed is Sharon Elliott at (202) 305-1662.
In summary, this OVW grant competition funds transitional housing assistance for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, offering up to $300,000 per award, with no match requirement, and anticipating around 55 awards nationwide. It is open to a wide set of nonprofit, local, state, tribal, and housing authority applicants, and it is designed to expand safe housing options and the supportive services that help victims move from crisis to longer-term stability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the OVW Fiscal Year 2012 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program. It is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
What is the purpose of the OVW Transitional Housing Assistance Program?
The purpose is to strengthen community responses to violence against women by funding transitional housing and related supportive services for people who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking. In practical terms, the funding is intended to help victims find and maintain safe, stable housing while they work toward longer-term independence, safety, and recovery.
Who does the program serve?
The program is intended to support victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking by helping them access transitional housing and supportive services connected to housing stability and safety.
What types of activities does the grant support?
The activity category is described broadly as housing, with an emphasis on services connected to violence against women, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The listing emphasizes transitional housing assistance paired with related supportive services that help participants work toward longer-term stability.
What kinds of services are expected alongside transitional housing?
The summary indicates the program funds transitional housing and related supportive services that help victims maintain safe, stable housing while moving toward independence, safety, and recovery. While the listing does not provide an itemized list of allowable costs, it points to supportive services commonly associated with helping participants overcome barriers to stable housing and improving safety and economic stability.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW 2012 3139.
What is the CFDA number and title associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity corresponds to CFDA 16.736, titled Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault.
How many awards did OVW anticipate making?
OVW anticipated making about 55 awards under this announcement.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum) is $300,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0. This generally indicates there is no stated minimum request amount in the summary data.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. A key feature of this program is that it does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education)
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments
- Public housing authorities or Indian housing authorities
Are institutions of higher education eligible as nonprofit applicants?
No. The eligibility information specifies 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligibility includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 16, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was March 29, 2012.
What does the archive date mean for this listing?
The archive date is April 28, 2012, indicating when the listing was set to be archived after the competition closed.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to an additional information link labeled FY 2012 Transitional Housing Announcement to access the full announcement.
Who is the technical assistance contact for accessing the announcement?
The contact person listed for technical assistance is Sharon Elliott at (202) 305-1662.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
What is the main goal of the grant from a victim-safety perspective?
The main goal is to support victim safety and housing stability by expanding access to transitional housing and related supportive services, helping victims move from crisis toward longer-term stability, independence, safety, and recovery.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
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