Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2015 4026
Apply for OVW 2015 4026
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the education other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2015 Training and Services to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.529 Education, Training, and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 7, 2015 and posted on Jan 7, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 19, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 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 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2015 Training and Services to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2015 4026) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning OVW expects to be actively involved with funded projects beyond simply issuing an award. The program sits under CFDA 16.529, which focuses on education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities, and it emphasizes practical, systems-level improvements rather than short-term, standalone activities.
The central purpose of this grant program is to create sustainable change within and between organizations so communities are better equipped to respond to individuals with disabilities and Deaf individuals who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, while also improving accountability for perpetrators. In practice, the program is aimed at closing common gaps that survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors often face, such as inaccessible services, communication barriers, inadequate policies or staff training, limited cross-agency coordination, and systems that unintentionally exclude or endanger survivors. A key theme is building lasting capacity and infrastructure, not just delivering one-time training or temporary services.
Funded projects are expected to focus on building and strengthening multidisciplinary, collaborative relationships. That typically means bringing together victim service providers, disability service organizations, Deaf-serving organizations, culturally specific partners when appropriate, and justice system stakeholders such as law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and probation. Through these partnerships, grantees are expected to increase their organizational ability to provide services that are accessible, safe, and effective for victims with disabilities and Deaf victims. Another core expectation is that grantees will identify needs in their organization and/or service area and then develop a concrete plan to address those needs in a way that lays the groundwork for continued improvement after federal funding ends.
The solicitation projected approximately 10 awards nationwide, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,500,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $350,000 (award floor) and $450,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which reduces barriers for eligible applicants that may not have access to non-federal funds to pair with the grant.
Eligibility was open to a range of public and nonprofit entities, including state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status were also eligible, excluding institutions of higher education as applicants under this opportunity. The funding activity category is described as education and training, with an emphasis on training, disability, domestic violence, and sexual assault, reflecting that projects should build knowledge, improve service delivery practices, and strengthen coordinated community responses.
Key dates for the FY 2015 competition included a posted date of January 7, 2015, and an application closing date of February 19, 2015, with the opportunity later archived on March 21, 2015. For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, OVW provided a contact person, Amy Loder, reachable by phone at 202-305-2971 or by email at Amy.Loder@usdoj.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the full name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "OVW FY 2015 Training and Services to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities Grants Program."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW 2015 4026.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
Is this a grant or another type of federal award?
It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which means OVW expects to be actively involved with funded projects beyond simply issuing an award.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
It means OVW anticipates having an ongoing role in the project during the award period (active involvement), rather than only providing funds and requiring periodic reporting.
What CFDA program is this funding associated with?
The program sits under CFDA 16.529.
What is the main purpose of CFDA 16.529 in this solicitation?
The focus is on education, training, and enhanced services to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities, with an emphasis on practical, systems-level improvements rather than short-term, standalone activities.
What overall problem is this program trying to address?
The program aims to help communities respond more effectively to individuals with disabilities and Deaf individuals who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, while also improving accountability for perpetrators.
Who is the intended population served by projects funded under this program?
Projects are intended to improve responses to individuals with disabilities and Deaf individuals who are victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking.
What types of violence are specifically included?
The solicitation includes sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Does the program focus more on short-term services or long-term change?
The emphasis is on sustainable change, lasting capacity, and building infrastructure that continues after federal funding ends, rather than one-time training or temporary services.
What kinds of gaps does the program expect projects to address?
Examples of common gaps described include inaccessible services, communication barriers, inadequate policies or staff training, limited cross-agency coordination, and systems that unintentionally exclude or endanger survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors.
What are projects expected to do to create sustainable change?
Funded projects are expected to identify needs in their organization and/or service area and develop a concrete plan to address those needs in ways that support continued improvement after the award ends.
Are collaborative partnerships required or strongly encouraged?
Yes. Funded projects are expected to build and strengthen multidisciplinary, collaborative relationships.
What kinds of partners are typically part of the multidisciplinary collaboration?
The solicitation describes partnerships that can include victim service providers, disability service organizations, Deaf-serving organizations, culturally specific partners when appropriate, and justice system stakeholders such as law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and probation.
What kinds of outcomes are expected from these partnerships?
The goal is to increase organizational ability to provide services that are accessible, safe, and effective for victims with disabilities and Deaf victims, while strengthening coordinated community responses and perpetrator accountability.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The solicitation projected approximately 10 awards nationwide.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $4,500,000.
What was the expected award size for individual projects?
Individual awards were expected to range from $350,000 (award floor) to $450,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible applicants under this opportunity?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded as applicants under this opportunity.
What is the funding activity category described in the opportunity?
The funding activity category is described as education and training.
What topical areas does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes training, disability, domestic violence, and sexual assault, reflecting a focus on building knowledge, improving service delivery practices, and strengthening coordinated community responses.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was January 7, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was February 19, 2015.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on March 21, 2015.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
OVW listed Amy Loder as the contact person.
What contact information was provided for the OVW point of contact?
Phone: 202-305-2971. Email: Amy.Loder@usdoj.gov.
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