Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2009 2014
Apply for OVW 2009 2014
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2009 Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.527 Supervised Visitation, Safe Havens for Children.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 31, 2008 and posted on Dec 31, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 19, 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 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2009 Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), designed to help communities create or strengthen programs that make child visitation and custody exchanges safer in cases where there is a history or risk of domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. The central purpose is to reduce opportunities for continued coercion, intimidation, and harm that can occur when an abusive person uses court-ordered visitation or child exchanges as a way to maintain power and control after separation. The program focuses on practical, on-the-ground safety measures for victims and children, while also emphasizing offender accountability and a strong understanding of how violence affects family dynamics.
This opportunity is grounded in the reality that separation does not necessarily end abuse, and can sometimes increase danger. Research and field experience have shown that the period after leaving an abusive relationship can be one of the highest-risk times for victims and their children. Because visitation and exchanges can require repeated contact between the victim and the abusive party, these moments can become predictable points where threats, stalking, harassment, and physical violence may occur. Safe Havens funding is meant to support structured, supervised settings and safe exchange processes that reduce direct contact, provide oversight, and create clear procedures that prioritize safety. Programs supported by these grants are expected to reflect a solid understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including the specific ways children can be impacted, and the importance of not placing the burden of safety solely on the victim.
The funding instrument for this program is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal agency may have a more active role in oversight or collaboration compared to a standard grant. The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, and the related CFDA number is 16.527 (Supervised Visitation, Safe Havens for Children). OVW anticipated making around 30 awards under this solicitation. The award ceiling listed for a single award is $650,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for jurisdictions and agencies that might otherwise struggle to contribute local funds.
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. In practice, that means public agencies and tribal governments can apply directly, often partnering with courts, victim service providers, supervised visitation centers, child welfare entities, and other community stakeholders to build a coordinated approach. While the summary information does not list specific allowable activities in detail, the emphasis of the program is clear: support supervised visitation and safe exchange services that are informed by the realities of interpersonal violence and designed to prevent further harm during visitation-related contact.
Key dates for the FY 2009 solicitation show it was posted on December 31, 2008, with an application closing date of February 19, 2009. The opportunity was archived on March 21, 2009. The funding opportunity number is OVW 2009 2014, and the program is administered by the Office on Violence Against Women. For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Michelle Dodge, Program Specialist for Supervised Visitation, with contact available via email as referenced in the posting.
Overall, this grant program is aimed at improving safety and stability for children and non-abusive parents by supporting visitation and exchange practices that reduce risk, limit opportunities for manipulation or violence, and align with an informed, victim-centered approach that still keeps the focus on holding offenders responsible for abusive behavior.
Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program (OVW FY 2009) - FAQs
What is the OVW FY 2009 Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), intended to help communities create or strengthen programs that make child visitation and custody exchanges safer in cases involving a history or risk of domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking.
What problem is this program designed to address?
The program targets the safety risks that can arise during court-ordered visitation and custody exchanges when an abusive person may use these situations to continue coercion, intimidation, harassment, stalking, or physical violence after separation.
What is the central purpose of the Safe Havens program?
The central purpose is to reduce opportunities for continued coercion, intimidation, and harm during visitation and exchange situations, while supporting practical safety measures for victims and children, emphasizing offender accountability, and reflecting an informed understanding of how violence impacts family dynamics.
Why does the program emphasize safety during separation and post-separation periods?
The opportunity is grounded in the reality that leaving an abusive relationship does not necessarily end abuse and can sometimes increase danger. It notes that the period after leaving can be among the highest-risk times for victims and their children, and that visitation and exchanges can create predictable points of contact where harm may occur.
What types of violence or harm are specifically referenced in this opportunity?
The program references domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and stalking, particularly as they relate to risks during visitation and custody exchange interactions.
What kinds of services or approaches does Safe Havens funding support?
Based on the description provided, funding is meant to support structured, supervised settings and safe exchange processes that reduce direct contact, provide oversight, and establish clear procedures that prioritize safety in visitation-related situations.
Does the program focus only on victim safety, or also on offender accountability?
It focuses on both. The program emphasizes on-the-ground safety measures for victims and children while also stressing offender accountability and the importance of understanding abusive behavior and its effects on family dynamics.
Is the burden of safety expected to fall on the victim?
No. The program description specifically emphasizes the importance of not placing the burden of safety solely on the victim, and instead building structured processes and oversight that prioritize safety.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means OVW may have a more active role in oversight or collaboration than it would under a standard grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The related CFDA number is 16.527 (Supervised Visitation, Safe Havens for Children).
How many awards did OVW anticipate making under this solicitation?
OVW anticipated making approximately 30 awards under this solicitation.
What is the maximum amount (award ceiling) for a single award?
The award ceiling for a single award is listed as $650,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The solicitation states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are partnerships mentioned or implied for applicants?
Yes. While the summary does not list detailed allowable activities, it indicates that applicants often partner with courts, victim service providers, supervised visitation centers, child welfare entities, and other community stakeholders to build a coordinated approach.
What outcomes is the program ultimately trying to support for families?
The program is aimed at improving safety and stability for children and non-abusive parents by supporting visitation and exchange practices that reduce risk, limit opportunities for manipulation or violence, and align with an informed, victim-centered approach while keeping a focus on offender responsibility.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on December 31, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was February 19, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 21, 2009.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OVW 2009 2014.
Which agency administers this grant program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
Who is the listed contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed is Michelle Dodge, Program Specialist for Supervised Visitation, with contact available via email as referenced in the posting.
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