Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2014 3699
Apply for OVW 2014 3699
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the education health housing humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) income security and social services law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2014 Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Program Solicitation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.016 Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 12, 2013 and posted on Dec 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 5, 2014. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2014 Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services 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). Its core purpose is to strengthen and expand culturally specific, community-based services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The program is designed to support nonprofit organizations that are rooted in, and accountable to, specific cultural communities and that can provide services in ways that are culturally relevant, linguistically appropriate, and responsive to the unique barriers faced by the populations they serve.
This opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number OVW-2014-3699 and is associated with CFDA number 16.016 (Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program). OVW anticipated making approximately 20 awards under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of up to $300,000 per grant. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity areas connected to the program span multiple categories, including education, health, housing, humanities/cultural affairs, income security and social services, and law/justice/legal services, reflecting the reality that victim services often require a coordinated, wraparound approach rather than a single type of intervention.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this targets community-based nonprofits that can demonstrate both nonprofit standing and the capacity to deliver culturally specific victim services. The emphasis on “culturally specific services” signals that OVW is seeking programs that go beyond generic service delivery by integrating cultural knowledge, community trust, language access, and culturally grounded advocacy into their work. These services typically focus on improving safety, increasing access to victim-centered resources, reducing isolation, and addressing obstacles that can prevent victims from seeking help, such as language barriers, immigration-related fears, discrimination, community stigma, or limited familiarity with formal systems.
Key dates for the solicitation show it was posted on December 12, 2013, and closed on February 5, 2014, with the archive date listed as March 7, 2014. The posted and creation dates are both December 12, 2013, indicating the opportunity became publicly available at that time and remained open until the early February deadline.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, OVW provided a direct contact: Kimberly Cortez at (202) 353-3923 or Kimberly.A.Cortez@usdoj.gov. This contact information is intended to support access to the solicitation materials and help resolve technical or administrative issues related to obtaining the full funding announcement.
FAQs: OVW FY 2014 Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) titled "OVW FY 2014 Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Program."
2) What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to strengthen and expand culturally specific, community-based services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, with an emphasis on services that are culturally relevant, linguistically appropriate, and responsive to community-specific barriers.
3) Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW-2014-3699.
5) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 16.016, identified as the Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program.
6) What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
7) How many awards did OVW anticipate making?
OVW anticipated making approximately 20 awards under this solicitation.
8) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is up to $300,000 per grant.
9) Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
11) Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
12) What does OVW mean by "culturally specific services" in this context?
Based on the description provided, culturally specific services are services delivered by organizations rooted in and accountable to specific cultural communities and designed to be culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, while addressing unique barriers faced by the populations served.
13) What kinds of barriers is this program intended to address?
The solicitation highlights barriers that can prevent victims from seeking help, including language barriers, immigration-related fears, discrimination, community stigma, or limited familiarity with formal systems.
14) What populations does the program focus on serving?
The program focuses on victims served by culturally specific, community-based organizations rooted in particular cultural communities, with an emphasis on meeting the needs of those communities in culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate ways.
15) What types of victimization are covered by this program?
The program covers victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
16) What types of service areas does OVW connect to this program?
The activity areas connected to the program span education, health, housing, humanities/cultural affairs, income security and social services, and law/justice/legal services.
17) Why does the opportunity list multiple activity areas?
The description indicates that victim services often require a coordinated, wraparound approach rather than a single type of intervention, which is why multiple activity areas are associated with the program.
18) When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on December 12, 2013.
19) What was the application deadline?
The closing date was February 5, 2014.
20) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is March 7, 2014.
21) What do the posted date and creation date indicate?
Both the posted and creation dates are December 12, 2013, indicating the opportunity became publicly available at that time.
22) What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
OVW provided a contact for assistance with accessing the full announcement: Kimberly Cortez at (202) 353-3923 or Kimberly.A.Cortez@usdoj.gov.
23) Who is the point of contact listed for this solicitation?
The point of contact provided is Kimberly Cortez.
24) What is the contact phone number for help accessing the announcement?
The phone number listed is (202) 353-3923.
25) What is the contact email address for help accessing the announcement?
The email address listed is Kimberly.A.Cortez@usdoj.gov.
26) What kinds of organizations does OVW appear to be targeting with this program?
The program targets nonprofit, community-based organizations that are rooted in and accountable to specific cultural communities and have the capacity to deliver culturally specific victim services.
27) What outcomes does the program aim to support for victims?
The description notes services that typically focus on improving safety, increasing access to victim-centered resources, reducing isolation, and addressing obstacles that prevent victims from seeking help.
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