Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2016 9148
Apply for OVW 2016 9148
- The USDOJ-OJP-OVW in the 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 2016 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.524.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 15, 2015 and posted on Dec 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 08, 2016. (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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 70 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2016 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office on Violence Against Women (USDOJ-OJP-OVW). Its core purpose is to expand access to civil and criminal legal help for adult and youth survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The program is built around the idea that survivors often need immediate, practical legal support to secure safety and stability, and that this support should be available at little or no cost to the victim.
Funding under LAV is meant to support direct legal services in cases that relate to or arise from the abuse or violence. In practice, that means projects can fund attorneys and related legal support to represent survivors in legal matters tied to victimization, whether those matters fall in civil court, criminal proceedings, or related legal processes. The emphasis is not simply on providing any legal assistance, but on ensuring victims receive effective, high-quality representation that helps them pursue relief and protection through the legal system.
A major objective of the program is to foster innovative and collaborative models for delivering legal services. Rather than operating in isolation, applicants are encouraged to build partnerships that strengthen service delivery, such as coordinated efforts between legal service providers, victim advocates, community-based organizations, courts, or other relevant stakeholders. The goal is to improve both the availability and the quality of legal representation for survivors, recognizing that survivors often face overlapping legal needs that require coordinated responses.
Eligible applicants include a range of organizations positioned to provide or support legal services: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The listing also includes an "Other" category with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, suggesting that some additional entity types may qualify depending on the specific criteria outlined by OVW.
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2016 9148 and is associated with CFDA number 16.524. Applications were due on February 8, 2016 (with both the original and current closing date listed as the same). The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $800,000, and OVW anticipated making approximately 70 awards. The opportunity was created and posted on December 15, 2015, indicating a relatively standard federal application window leading into the early February deadline.
Overall, the LAV program is designed to strengthen survivor-centered legal representation by putting resources behind direct services and encouraging projects that bring partners together in ways that improve access, responsiveness, and outcomes for victims navigating legal issues connected to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
FAQs: OVW FY 2016 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program
What is the OVW FY 2016 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program?
The OVW FY 2016 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office on Violence Against Women (USDOJ-OJP-OVW). The program focuses on expanding access to civil and criminal legal assistance for survivors.
What is the core purpose of the LAV program?
The core purpose is to expand access to legal help for adult and youth survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The program emphasizes that survivors often need immediate, practical legal support to increase safety and stability, and that services should be available at little or no cost to victims.
Who is the target population for services supported by this grant?
The program is intended to support legal services for adult and youth survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
What types of legal issues can LAV funding support?
LAV funding is meant to support direct legal services in cases that relate to or arise from the abuse or violence. This includes representation in civil matters, criminal proceedings, and related legal processes connected to the victimization.
Does the program focus on civil legal assistance, criminal legal assistance, or both?
Both. The program is designed to expand access to legal help across civil and criminal legal contexts, as long as the legal matter relates to or arises from the abuse or violence.
What does OVW mean by “direct legal services†under this program?
Direct legal services generally refer to attorney representation and related legal support provided to survivors in legal matters tied to victimization. The emphasis is on helping survivors pursue relief and protection through the legal system.
Is the goal just to provide legal help, or is there an expectation about quality?
The program emphasizes effective, high-quality representation. The focus is not simply on providing any legal assistance, but on ensuring survivors receive representation that is responsive and helps them obtain relief and protection.
Are projects expected to collaborate with other organizations?
Yes. A major objective is to foster innovative and collaborative models for delivering legal services. Applicants are encouraged to build partnerships that strengthen service delivery, such as coordinated efforts among legal service providers, victim advocates, community-based organizations, courts, and other relevant stakeholders.
What is the purpose of encouraging partnerships and coordinated models?
The goal is to improve both the availability and the quality of legal representation for survivors. The program recognizes that survivors often have overlapping legal needs and may benefit from coordinated responses across multiple systems and service providers.
Which federal agency and office sponsor this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office on Violence Against Women (USDOJ-OJP-OVW).
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The announcement also lists an “Other†category, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
Can nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are colleges and universities eligible applicants?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included as eligible applicant types.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are specifically listed as eligible.
What is the “Other†eligibility category?
The opportunity includes an “Other†category and notes that additional eligibility details are referenced in the full announcement. This suggests certain additional entity types may be eligible if they meet OVW’s specific criteria described in the complete funding announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW 2016 9148.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 16.524.
What is the application deadline for the OVW FY 2016 LAV program?
Applications were due on February 8, 2016. The information provided lists both the original and current closing date as February 8, 2016.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on December 15, 2015.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $800,000.
How many awards did OVW expect to make?
OVW anticipated making approximately 70 awards under this opportunity.
What kinds of program approaches does OVW want to support through LAV?
The program is designed to support survivor-centered legal representation through direct services and through innovative, collaborative service delivery models that improve access, responsiveness, and outcomes for victims navigating legal issues connected to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
What is the overall intent of the LAV program in practice?
In practice, the intent is to put resources behind attorney representation and related legal support so survivors can secure safety and stability through legal remedies, while also encouraging coordinated community and system partnerships that make legal services more accessible and effective.
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