Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2010 2497
Apply for OVW 2010 2497
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the housing law, justice and legal services 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 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 Jan 26, 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.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2010 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 overall purpose of the program is to strengthen victim safety and stability by funding transitional housing assistance and related supportive services for people who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking. In practical terms, the program is meant to help survivors move from immediate crisis situations into safer, more stable housing while they work toward longer-term independence, including the ability to secure and maintain permanent housing.
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2010 2497 and aligns with CFDA 16.736 (Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault). OVW categorizes the activity across housing, legal/justice services, and related supports, reflecting the reality that housing stability for survivors is often tied to legal advocacy, safety planning, trauma-informed services, and coordinated community responses. The program is part of OVW's broader Violence Against Women focus areas, specifically addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Eligible applicants are broad and include many of the entities typically responsible for housing and victim services at the local, tribal, and state levels. Applicants may include state governments; city or township governments; county governments; special district governments; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and private institutions of higher education. This range of eligibility is designed to encourage partnerships and allow both victim service providers and housing-focused organizations to apply, including collaborations that connect housing resources with survivor-centered advocacy and support.
The grant does not require cost sharing or matching, which can lower barriers for community-based organizations that may not have flexible funds available to meet match requirements. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $250,000. While the summary information does not list a total funding pool, this ceiling signals that OVW expected projects to be targeted and achievable within a defined budget, often supporting a specific service area, a particular population, or a coordinated program model rather than a large-scale statewide housing system overhaul.
The opportunity was posted and created on January 26, 2010, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of March 9, 2010. The archive date is April 8, 2010, indicating that this was a time-limited solicitation for FY 2010 funding. Agencies seeking the complete program requirements, application instructions, allowable uses of funds, and selection criteria were directed to the official OVW solicitation document via the Additional Information link: http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/fy10 final transitional housing.pdf. For applicants who had difficulty accessing the announcement electronically, OVW provided direct support through its main line at 202-307-6026 and an email contact at OVW.TransitionalHousing@usdoj.gov.
In essence, this OVW transitional housing solicitation targeted the critical gap between emergency shelter and permanent housing by funding transitional housing assistance specifically tailored to survivors of violence. The intent is not only to provide a safe place to live, but also to support survivors in addressing the practical and legal barriers that frequently follow victimization, helping them rebuild stability in a way that prioritizes safety, autonomy, and long-term housing security.
FAQs: OVW FY 2010 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants (OVW 2010 2497)
What is the OVW FY 2010 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants program?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) focused on funding transitional housing assistance and related supportive services for people who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking.
What is the overall purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen victim safety and stability by helping survivors move from immediate crisis situations into safer, more stable housing while working toward longer-term independence, including the ability to secure and maintain permanent housing.
What needs or gaps is this program intended to address?
The solicitation targets the critical gap between emergency shelter and permanent housing by funding transitional housing assistance tailored to survivors of violence, paired with supports that help address barriers that often follow victimization.
What types of victimization does the program cover?
The program is specifically for victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW 2010 2497.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This opportunity aligns with CFDA 16.736: Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault.
Which federal agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
How does OVW categorize the supported activities?
OVW categorizes the activity across housing, legal/justice services, and related supports, reflecting that housing stability for survivors is often tied to legal advocacy, safety planning, trauma-informed services, and coordinated community responses.
What types of services are implied as part of "related supportive services"?
Based on the description provided, related supports commonly connect to legal advocacy, safety planning, trauma-informed services, and coordinated community responses that help survivors rebuild stability and work toward permanent housing.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are included as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible, and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments are also listed as eligible.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants. (Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible other than institutions of higher education.)
Is a partnership approach encouraged?
The eligibility range is described as intentionally broad to encourage partnerships and allow both victim service providers and housing-focused organizations to apply, including collaborations that connect housing resources with survivor-centered advocacy and support.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is $250,000.
Does the summary provide a total funding amount available?
No. The summary information provided does not list a total funding pool.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 26, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was March 9, 2010.
Is this solicitation still open?
The archive date is April 8, 2010, and the closing date was March 9, 2010, indicating this was a time-limited FY 2010 solicitation rather than an open, ongoing opportunity.
Where can applicants find the full solicitation document and official requirements?
Applicants were directed to the official OVW solicitation document via the Additional Information link: http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/fy10 final transitional housing.pdf.
What should an organization do if it cannot access the announcement electronically?
OVW provided assistance through its main line at 202-307-6026 and by email at OVW.TransitionalHousing@usdoj.gov.
What is the program trying to achieve for survivors beyond temporary housing?
The program is intended to support safety, autonomy, and long-term housing security, helping survivors address practical and legal barriers and work toward independence and the ability to secure and maintain permanent housing.
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