Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2013 3407
Apply for OVW 2013 3407
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the education 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 2013 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 Mar 20, 2013 and posted on Feb 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2013. (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 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2013 Grants to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking on Campus Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), designed to help colleges and universities build stronger, more effective campus responses to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The program recognizes that these crimes are a serious and persistent problem in higher education settings and that campuses face unique challenges when trying to prevent violence, support victims, and hold offenders accountable. First launched with awards in 1999, the Campus Program was originally authorized under the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 and later reauthorized through the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 and the VAWA 2005 reauthorization, reflecting Congresss ongoing intent to institutionalize coordinated, victim-centered campus approaches.
At its core, the Campus Program is about creating or strengthening coordinated community responses that prioritize victim safety and access to assistance while also improving offender accountability. The funding is described as seed funding, meaning it is intended to help institutions develop and strengthen foundational capacity such as victim services, coordinated policies, and response protocols that can be sustained and expanded over time. Supported activities typically include improving victim services for students affected by these crimes, expanding or professionalizing campus advocacy and support options, and enhancing security and investigative strategies so campuses are better positioned to prevent incidents and respond effectively when harm occurs. The program also emphasizes prevention and culture change, encouraging campuses to adopt policies and protocols that treat violence against women related crimes as serious offenses with real consequences.
A major theme of the solicitation is that campus efforts work best when they are not isolated. Grantees are encouraged to build campus-based coordinated responses that bring together a wide range of stakeholders, such as campus victim services staff, campus or local law enforcement, health providers, housing and residential life officials, administrators, student leaders, faith-based organizations, student organizations, and disciplinary boards. Just as importantly, campuses are expected to connect these internal partners to external community agencies in the local criminal justice and victim services systems, including local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors offices, courts, and nonprofit, nongovernmental victim advocacy and service organizations. This linkage is meant to close gaps between campus processes and the broader legal and service infrastructure, reduce fragmented responses, and ensure victims can access comprehensive support and legal options without being bounced between systems.
In terms of who can apply, eligible applicants include both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity, which can make participation more feasible for institutions that might otherwise struggle to contribute required local funds. The assistance is provided as a grant, with an award ceiling of $500,000, and OVW anticipated making about 25 awards under this solicitation. The CFDA number associated with the program is 16.525, which corresponds to Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus.
Key administrative details for the FY 2013 cycle include a posted date of February 15, 2013, and a closing date of March 28, 2013 (the closing date remained unchanged even though system issues affected registration). The funding opportunity number is OVW 2013 3407. Because SAM.govs Entity Management component was experiencing an outage at the time, OVW indicated it would accept applications not only through Grants.gov but also through the DOJ Grants Management System (GMS), giving applicants an alternative submission path if they could not register a new entity or update an existing entity record in SAM.gov. Applicants seeking examples of prior grantee accomplishments and performance measures were directed to a University of Southern Maine Muskie School resource page that tracks Campus Program performance measures.
For help accessing the full announcement or dealing with submission issues, the listed contact for this opportunity is Latinisha M. Lewis, reachable by phone at 202-353-9167.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OVW FY 2013 Campus Program grant?
The OVW FY 2013 Grants to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking on Campus Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). It is designed to help colleges and universities build stronger, more effective campus responses to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
What problems is this program intended to address on campus?
The program focuses on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in higher education settings. The solicitation emphasizes that these crimes are serious and persistent on campuses and that colleges and universities face unique challenges in preventing violence, supporting victims, and holding offenders accountable.
What is the core goal of the Campus Program?
The core goal is to create or strengthen coordinated community responses that prioritize victim safety and access to assistance while also improving offender accountability.
What does it mean that the funding is described as "seed funding"?
It means the funding is intended to help institutions develop and strengthen foundational capacity (such as victim services, coordinated policies, and response protocols) that can be sustained and expanded over time.
What kinds of activities does the program typically support?
Supported activities typically include improving victim services for students affected by these crimes, expanding or professionalizing campus advocacy and support options, and enhancing security and investigative strategies so campuses are better positioned to prevent incidents and respond effectively when harm occurs.
Does the program emphasize prevention or culture change?
Yes. The solicitation emphasizes prevention and culture change, encouraging campuses to adopt policies and protocols that treat violence against women related crimes as serious offenses with real consequences.
Why does the solicitation emphasize coordinated responses instead of isolated efforts?
The solicitation highlights that campus efforts work best when they are not isolated. Building a coordinated response is meant to reduce fragmented responses and close gaps between campus processes and the broader legal and service infrastructure.
Who are the campus stakeholders encouraged to be part of a coordinated response?
Examples of stakeholders mentioned include campus victim services staff, campus or local law enforcement, health providers, housing and residential life officials, administrators, student leaders, faith-based organizations, student organizations, and disciplinary boards.
Are campuses expected to partner with off-campus agencies too?
Yes. Campuses are expected to connect internal partners to external community agencies in local criminal justice and victim services systems, including local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors offices, courts, and nonprofit, nongovernmental victim advocacy and service organizations.
What is the purpose of linking campus partners to local criminal justice and victim service systems?
This linkage is intended to close gaps between campus processes and the broader legal and service infrastructure, reduce fragmented responses, and help ensure victims can access comprehensive support and legal options without being bounced between systems.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Is there a cost sharing or match requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
What type of federal funding instrument is this?
The assistance is provided as a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
How many awards did OVW anticipate making under this solicitation?
OVW anticipated making about 25 awards under this solicitation.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 16.525, which corresponds to Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is OVW 2013 3407.
When was the FY 2013 solicitation posted?
The posted date is February 15, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was March 28, 2013. The closing date remained unchanged even though system issues affected registration.
How could applicants submit applications for this opportunity?
OVW indicated it would accept applications through Grants.gov and also through the DOJ Grants Management System (GMS).
Why were there multiple submission options (Grants.gov and GMS)?
Because SAM.govs Entity Management component was experiencing an outage at the time, OVW offered DOJ GMS as an alternative submission path if applicants could not register a new entity or update an existing entity record in SAM.gov.
Where were applicants directed to find examples of prior grantee accomplishments and performance measures?
Applicants seeking examples of prior grantee accomplishments and performance measures were directed to a University of Southern Maine Muskie School resource page that tracks Campus Program performance measures.
What is the historical background and authorization for the Campus Program?
The program was first launched with awards in 1999. It was originally authorized under the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 and later reauthorized through the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 and the VAWA 2005 reauthorization, reflecting an intent to institutionalize coordinated, victim-centered campus approaches.
Who is the listed contact for help with the announcement or submission issues?
The listed contact is Latinisha M. Lewis.
What phone number is provided for the opportunity contact?
The phone number provided is 202-353-9167.
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