Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2010 2503
Apply for OVW 2010 2503
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the education law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2010 Grants to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking on Campus Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.525 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2010 and posted on Jan 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 10, 2010. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2010 Grants to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking on Campus Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The purpose of this program is to help colleges and universities strengthen their campus-based responses to gender-based violence by improving victim services, campus security practices, and investigative strategies. In practical terms, the program is designed to support coordinated efforts that both prevent violence and improve the ability of institutions and their partners to respond effectively when incidents occur, including efforts that lead to stronger investigations and prosecutions of these crimes on campus.
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2010 2503 and aligns with funding activity areas that include education, law, justice, and legal services. OVW anticipated making about 35 awards under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of $500,000 per grant. The program does not require cost sharing or a matching contribution, which can make participation more feasible for institutions that may not have additional funds available to meet match requirements.
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, including both private colleges and universities and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. The focus on campus settings reflects OVW's broader mission to reduce and address violence against women, with this program specifically targeting the unique challenges of preventing and responding to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in higher education environments. The overall emphasis is on strengthening on-campus victim services and improving security and investigative approaches, which typically involves building or enhancing collaborative, multidisciplinary strategies among campus stakeholders and, in many cases, community partners involved in victim advocacy and criminal justice responses.
Key dates for this FY 2010 solicitation include a posted and creation date of January 28, 2010, and an application deadline (original and current closing date) of March 10, 2010. The opportunity was archived on April 9, 2010. The applicable CFDA number is 16.525, titled Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus, which is the federal assistance listing associated with this program.
For applicants or interested parties seeking the full official announcement and detailed requirements, OVW provided an additional information link to the solicitation document at http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/final campus.pdf. For assistance accessing the full announcement or for questions, OVW listed its main line at 202-307-6026 and an email contact at OVW.Campus@usdoj.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OVW FY 2010 Grants to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking on Campus Program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The program is intended to help colleges and universities strengthen campus-based responses to gender-based violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
What is the main purpose of this campus grant program?
The purpose is to support colleges and universities in improving victim services, campus security practices, and investigative strategies. The program emphasizes coordinated efforts that both prevent violence and improve institutional and partner responses when incidents occur, including efforts that can lead to stronger investigations and prosecutions of these crimes on campus.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
What types of violence does the program address?
The program targets sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in higher education environments.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW 2010 2503.
What is the CFDA number (federal assistance listing) for this program?
The applicable CFDA number is 16.525, titled "Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus."
Which funding activity areas are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity aligns with funding activity areas that include education, law, justice, and legal services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, including private colleges and universities and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How many awards did OVW anticipate making under this solicitation?
OVW anticipated making about 35 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) per grant?
The award ceiling is $500,000 per grant.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or a matching contribution.
What kinds of activities is this program designed to support on campus?
Based on the solicitation summary, the program is designed to support coordinated efforts to prevent violence and improve responses, including strengthening on-campus victim services, improving campus security practices, and enhancing investigative strategies. The emphasis is often on collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches among campus stakeholders and, in many cases, community partners involved in victim advocacy and criminal justice responses.
When was this FY 2010 opportunity posted?
The posted date (and creation date) was January 28, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was March 10, 2010.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 9, 2010.
Where can applicants find the full official solicitation document?
OVW provided an additional information link to the solicitation document at: http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/final campus.pdf
How can someone contact OVW for questions about this opportunity?
OVW listed a phone number at 202-307-6026 and an email contact at OVW.Campus@usdoj.gov.
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