Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2012 3148
Apply for OVW 2012 3148
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2012 Court Training and Improvements Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.013 Violence Against Women Act Court Training and Improvement Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 27, 2012 and posted on Feb 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Federal, State, Tribal and local courts or court based programs.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2012 Court Training and Improvements Program was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Its purpose was to strengthen how courts handle cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking by investing in practical, court-centered improvements. Rather than focusing on direct victim services alone, this program emphasized changes inside the court system itself, supporting initiatives that improve day-to-day civil and criminal court functions, upgrade court infrastructure, and build a more consistent, informed, and victim-responsive approach across court operations.
At its core, the program was designed to fund court or court-based projects that lead to better outcomes for victims and more effective case processing. This includes efforts such as training judges and court personnel, improving court procedures, enhancing coordination within the judiciary, and implementing reforms that make court responses more timely, safe, and informed about the dynamics of violence and coercion. The overall aim aligned with the Department of Justice mission by promoting a justice system that is better equipped to respond to these crimes and to the needs and safety concerns of people affected by them.
The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2012, with an application deadline of April 11, 2012, and it was archived on May 11, 2012. OVW anticipated making about 18 awards under this solicitation. Total estimated funding available was $4,100,000, with an award ceiling of $450,000 per grant and no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). Importantly, the solicitation did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make participation more feasible for courts and court-based programs that may not have flexible local funds available to meet match requirements.
Eligible applicants were federal, state, tribal, and local courts, as well as court-based programs. The funding was issued as a grant under CFDA number 16.013, Violence Against Women Act Court Training and Improvement Grants, and it fell within the Law, Justice, and Legal Services funding activity category. The funding opportunity number for tracking and reference was OVW-2012-3148.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Krista Blakeney Mitchell, Senior Program Specialist at OVW, reachable by phone at (202) 305-2651.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OVW FY 2012 Court Training and Improvements Program?
The OVW FY 2012 Court Training and Improvements Program was a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). It was intended to strengthen how courts handle cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking by supporting practical, court-centered improvements.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose was to improve court responses and court operations in cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The program emphasized changes inside the court system itself, including improvements to day-to-day civil and criminal court functions, court infrastructure, and consistent, informed, victim-responsive court practices.
What kinds of court improvements did the program focus on?
Based on the description provided, the program focused on initiatives such as training judges and court personnel, improving court procedures, enhancing coordination within the judiciary, and implementing reforms that make court responses more timely, safe, and informed about the dynamics of violence and coercion.
Was this program focused on direct victim services?
Not primarily. The program emphasized court-centered improvements and reforms within the court system rather than focusing on direct victim services alone.
What outcomes was the program trying to achieve?
The program aimed to support court or court-based projects that lead to better outcomes for victims and more effective case processing. It also aligned with the Department of Justice mission by promoting a justice system better equipped to respond to these crimes and to the needs and safety concerns of affected individuals.
Which types of cases were included in the program scope?
The program scope included cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included federal, state, tribal, and local courts, as well as court-based programs.
What federal agency administered this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number (for tracking and reference) was OVW-2012-3148.
What was the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The grant was issued under CFDA number 16.013, Violence Against Women Act Court Training and Improvement Grants.
What funding activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity fell within the Law, Justice, and Legal Services funding activity category.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 11, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 11, 2012.
How many awards did OVW anticipate making?
OVW anticipated making about 18 awards under this solicitation.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available was $4,100,000.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling was $450,000 per grant.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Did the solicitation require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The solicitation did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Why is it notable that no match was required?
Because it can make participation more feasible for courts and court-based programs that may not have flexible local funds available to meet match requirements.
What type of grant was this?
It was a discretionary federal grant opportunity.
Who should be contacted if someone had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Krista Blakeney Mitchell, Senior Program Specialist at OVW.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Krista Blakeney Mitchell could be reached by phone at (202) 305-2651.
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