Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2010 2490
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- The Office on Violence Against Women in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2010 Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.017 Sexual Assault Services Formula Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 21, 2010 and posted on Jan 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 9, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 56 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2010 Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2010 2490) is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Its purpose is to strengthen victim services by supporting the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of rape crisis centers and other sexual-assault-focused programs and projects that assist individuals who have been victimized by sexual assault. In practical terms, the program is designed to help states sustain and grow the core infrastructure of sexual assault services, with an emphasis on ensuring that victims can access crisis intervention, advocacy, and related support.
This is a formula grant program (CFDA 16.017, Sexual Assault Services Formula Program), meaning funds are allocated to eligible jurisdictions based on a formula rather than through a fully open competitive process. The eligible applicants for this funding are state governments. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the funding activity is categorized as victim services. The opportunity anticipated 56 awards nationwide, with an estimated total funding amount of $7,800,000 for FY 2010. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces financial barriers for states and supports broader participation and implementation.
Key dates for the opportunity include a posted date of January 26, 2010 (created January 21, 2010), with an original and current closing date of March 9, 2010, and an archive date of April 8, 2010. Applicants seeking the full details were directed to the program guidance document (linked in the announcement) and could contact OVW for assistance, including help accessing the announcement electronically. The primary contact information listed is the OVW main line at 202-307-6026 and Melissa.Schmisek@usdoj.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OVW FY 2010 Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program?
The OVW FY 2010 Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2010 2490) is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). It supports sexual assault victim services, including the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of rape crisis centers and other sexual-assault-focused programs and projects.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to strengthen victim services by helping states sustain and grow the core infrastructure of sexual assault services. The program emphasizes improving access to crisis intervention, advocacy, and related support for individuals who have been victimized by sexual assault.
Who administers this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
This is a formula grant program. Funds are allocated to eligible jurisdictions based on a formula rather than through a fully open competitive process.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this program is 16.017 (Sexual Assault Services Formula Program).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants for this funding are state governments.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity is categorized as victim services.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated 56 awards nationwide.
What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2010?
The estimated total funding amount was $7,800,000 for FY 2010.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was January 26, 2010 (created January 21, 2010).
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was March 9, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 8, 2010.
Where were applicants directed to find full details and requirements?
Applicants were directed to the program guidance document linked in the announcement for full details.
Who can be contacted for help with the announcement or accessing it electronically?
Applicants could contact OVW for assistance, including help accessing the announcement electronically. The primary contact information listed is the OVW main line at 202-307-6026 and Melissa.Schmisek@usdoj.gov.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number is OVW 2010 2490.
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