Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2015 4025
Apply for OVW 2015 4025
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the housing 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 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking" 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 14, 2015 and posted on Jan 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 68 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments City or township governments 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) State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2015 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking (Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2015 4025) is a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Its core purpose is to help communities build or strengthen transitional housing projects that take a holistic, victim-centered approach to supporting survivors as they move from crisis situations into stable, permanent housing. Rather than treating housing as a standalone need, the program emphasizes wrapping housing with flexible, optional supportive services so survivors can make their own choices about safety, recovery, and long-term stability.
This opportunity funds projects that assist victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who need transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, and related supportive services. The overall model centers on meeting people where they are: survivors may need different types of help depending on their circumstances, risks, family situation, and personal goals. OVW highlights that strong transitional housing programs do not push a one-size-fits-all plan. Instead, they offer a range of services designed to be adaptable and responsive, allowing participants to decide what is useful and what is not.
Funded programs may provide both personal support and practical resources that reduce barriers to housing stability. On the supportive side, examples include counseling, support groups, safety planning, and advocacy, which can help survivors navigate trauma, manage ongoing risk, and access legal or community systems. On the practical side, programs can offer services such as licensed child care, employment services, transportation vouchers, telephones, and referrals to other agencies. A key feature described in the announcement is the involvement of trained staff and case managers who work directly with survivors to identify goals and map out steps toward permanent housing, helping participants secure the stability needed to rebuild their lives.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted January 13, 2015 (created January 14, 2015) with an application deadline of February 24, 2015, and an archive date of March 26, 2015. OVW anticipated making approximately 68 awards under this solicitation. The associated CFDA number is 16.736 (Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which can make participation more feasible for organizations that may not have access to non-federal match funds.
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. The program is also open to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and to Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). In practice, this eligibility structure supports a wide range of community-based and government partners that are positioned to combine housing resources with victim services, which is consistent with the program's emphasis on coordinated, survivor-focused assistance.
For additional details or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact for this funding opportunity is Sharon Elliott at 202.305.1662 or sharon.elliott@usdoj.gov.
FAQs: OVW FY 2015 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants (OVW 2015 4025)
What is the OVW FY 2015 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants program?
It is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The program supports communities in building or strengthening transitional housing projects for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to help communities create or expand transitional housing projects that use a holistic, victim-centered approach. The program emphasizes helping survivors move from crisis situations into stable, permanent housing by pairing housing support with flexible, optional supportive services.
What funding opportunity number is associated with this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW 2015 4025.
What types of victims are served under this program?
This program is intended to assist victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who need transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, and related supportive services.
What kinds of housing assistance can funded projects provide?
Based on the program description, funded projects support transitional housing and short-term housing assistance for eligible survivors, along with supportive services connected to helping participants achieve stable, permanent housing.
Does the program focus only on providing housing?
No. A central theme of the solicitation is that housing is not treated as a standalone need. OVW emphasizes wrapping housing assistance with supportive services so survivors can choose what helps them with safety, recovery, and long-term stability.
What does “holistic†and “victim-centered†mean in the context of this program?
As described in the opportunity, it means programs should meet survivors where they are and avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. Services should be adaptable and responsive, allowing participants to decide what is useful and what is not.
Are supportive services required for participants?
The opportunity emphasizes supportive services that are flexible and optional, designed to support survivor choice and individualized needs rather than requiring a single set plan for everyone.
What are examples of supportive services that may be offered with grant funds?
Examples listed include counseling, support groups, safety planning, and advocacy. These services can help survivors navigate trauma, manage ongoing risk, and access legal or community systems.
What are examples of practical assistance that may be provided?
The solicitation lists examples such as licensed child care, employment services, transportation vouchers, telephones, and referrals to other agencies. These kinds of resources are described as helping reduce barriers to housing stability.
What role do staff and case managers play in funded programs?
The opportunity highlights the involvement of trained staff and case managers who work directly with survivors to identify goals and map out steps toward permanent housing, supporting participants as they work toward long-term stability.
How many awards did OVW anticipate making under this solicitation?
OVW anticipated making approximately 68 awards under this solicitation.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this grant program is 16.736 (Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault).
Is there a cost sharing or match requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided opportunity information.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
The eligibility description specifies nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on January 13, 2015 (created January 14, 2015). The application deadline was February 24, 2015.
Is this opportunity still active?
The archive date listed is March 26, 2015, indicating it was archived after the deadline.
Who can I contact for additional details or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Sharon Elliott at 202.305.1662 or sharon.elliott@usdoj.gov.
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