Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2009 1992
Apply for OVW 2009 1992
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2009 Legal Assistance for Victims" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.524 Legal Assistance for Victims.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 24, 2008 and posted on Nov 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2009. (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 $650,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 70 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2009 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, focused on expanding access to legal help for people who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The core purpose is to make sure adult and youth victims can get effective legal support when they are trying to resolve civil or certain criminal legal issues that stem directly from the abuse. In practice, the program is aimed at helping victims secure safety, stability, and remedies through the legal system, recognizing that legal barriers and lack of representation often keep victims from obtaining protection and justice.
A key feature of the program is that it supports both civil legal assistance and limited forms of criminal legal assistance, but only when the criminal work is directly tied to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. At the same time, it draws a firm boundary: LAV funds cannot be used for criminal defense services. This means the grant is designed to support victim-centered legal advocacy and representation rather than defending individuals accused of crimes.
Funding is intended for projects that provide direct legal services to eligible victims in matters that arise as a consequence of abuse or violence, as well as projects that strengthen the quality of representation through enhanced training for attorneys who work with these survivors. The program emphasizes innovation and collaboration, encouraging applicants to build partnerships and coordinated approaches that improve outcomes for victims, expand service capacity, and raise the standard of legal representation. The overarching objective is to develop and support high-quality, collaborative legal projects that respond to the complex legal needs that often accompany victimization.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined to include a range of organizations involved in legal services and victim support. This includes law school legal clinics; domestic violence shelters and related victim service organizations; bar associations; sexual assault victim programs; private nonprofit entities; legal aid organizations and statewide legal services providers; faith-based and community-based legal service providers; as well as Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), tribal organizations, and territorial organizations. The diversity of eligible entities reflects the program’s intent to fund both traditional legal services providers and community-based partners that can reach victims who may otherwise face barriers to legal assistance.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2009 1992) was posted on November 24, 2008, with an application closing date of January 28, 2009, and an archive date of February 27, 2009. OVW anticipated making approximately 70 awards under CFDA 16.524 (Legal Assistance for Victims). The award ceiling is listed at $650,000, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the financial barrier for organizations seeking to apply. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, consistent with the program’s focus on legal representation and legal advocacy for victims.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - OVW FY 2009 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program
What is the OVW FY 2009 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program?
The OVW FY 2009 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Its focus is expanding access to legal help for people who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to help ensure that adult and youth victims can obtain effective legal support to address civil or certain criminal legal issues that stem directly from the abuse. The program is designed to help victims secure safety, stability, and legal remedies through the legal system.
Who is this program intended to serve?
The program is intended to serve adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, particularly when they face legal barriers or lack representation that prevents them from obtaining protection and justice.
What types of victimization are covered by this funding?
This opportunity focuses on legal assistance connected to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
What kinds of legal assistance does LAV funding support?
LAV funding supports civil legal assistance and limited forms of criminal legal assistance, but only when the legal work is directly tied to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking and arises as a consequence of the abuse or violence.
Does the program fund criminal legal work?
Yes, but only in limited circumstances. The program can support certain criminal legal assistance when it is directly connected to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The intent is to support victim-centered legal advocacy and representation related to victimization.
Are criminal defense services allowed under this grant?
No. LAV funds cannot be used for criminal defense services. The program draws a clear boundary that the funding supports victims and victim-centered legal services, not the defense of individuals accused of crimes.
What kinds of projects are encouraged under this program?
Funding is intended for projects that provide direct legal services to eligible victims in matters arising as a consequence of abuse or violence. The program also supports projects that strengthen the quality of representation, including enhanced training for attorneys who work with survivors.
Does the program support training and capacity-building for attorneys?
Yes. The program specifically includes improving the quality of representation through enhanced training for attorneys working with survivors.
Is collaboration or partnership-building part of the program goals?
Yes. The program emphasizes innovation and collaboration and encourages applicants to develop partnerships and coordinated approaches that improve outcomes for victims, expand service capacity, and raise the standard of legal representation.
What is the overarching objective of the LAV Grant Program?
The overarching objective is to develop and support high-quality, collaborative legal projects that respond to the complex legal needs that often accompany victimization.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include law school legal clinics; domestic violence shelters and related victim service organizations; bar associations; sexual assault victim programs; private nonprofit entities; legal aid organizations and statewide legal services providers; faith-based and community-based legal service providers; as well as Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), tribal organizations, and territorial organizations.
Are law school legal clinics eligible applicants?
Yes. Law school legal clinics are explicitly included among eligible applicants.
Are domestic violence shelters and victim service organizations eligible?
Yes. Domestic violence shelters and related victim service organizations are eligible to apply.
Are bar associations eligible?
Yes. Bar associations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are legal aid organizations eligible?
Yes. Legal aid organizations and statewide legal services providers are eligible applicants.
Are faith-based or community-based legal service providers eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based legal service providers are eligible under this opportunity.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations are eligible to apply.
Are territorial organizations eligible?
Yes. Territorial organizations are included among eligible applicants.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW 2009 1992.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 24, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was January 28, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 27, 2009.
How many awards were anticipated?
OVW anticipated making approximately 70 awards under this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 16.524 (Legal Assistance for Victims).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed at $650,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
Why does the program emphasize legal representation and advocacy?
The program recognizes that legal barriers and lack of representation often keep victims from obtaining protection and justice. By funding direct legal services, training, and collaborative approaches, the program aims to improve access to remedies and safety through the legal system.
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