Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2016 9780
Apply for OVW 2016 9780
- The USDOJ-OJP-OVW in the law, justice and legal services, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2016 Research and Evaluation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.026.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 21, 2016 and posted on Mar 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 02, 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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2016 Research and Evaluation (RE) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), intended to build practical, evidence-based knowledge about what works to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. The core aim is to support research and evaluation projects that help communities improve services for victims and strengthen offender accountability. In doing so, the program is meant to help jurisdictions and organizations that receive Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funding better align their day-to-day work with approaches shown to be effective, while also producing credible empirical findings on newer or promising strategies that may not yet have a strong evidence base.
A central feature of the program is its emphasis on researcher-practitioner partnerships. In practice, that means proposals are expected to connect research expertise with on-the-ground implementation experience, so studies are both methodologically sound and directly relevant to real-world systems and victim service settings. The program is open to a wide range of research and evaluation methodologies, including qualitative studies, mixed-method designs, and quasi-experimental approaches. This flexibility signals that OVW is not limiting applicants to only randomized controlled trials; instead, it supports rigorous designs that fit the realities and ethical considerations of violence-related research and victim safety.
Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions when applying under the nonprofit category). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity areas span law, justice, and legal services as well as science, technology, and other research and development-related work, reflecting the program's dual focus on justice system outcomes and research evidence.
For FY 2016, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2016 9780; CFDA 16.026) had an application deadline of May 2, 2016, with the notice created and posted on March 21, 2016. OVW anticipated making approximately 14 awards, with an award ceiling of $400,000 per grant. Overall, the program is structured to generate actionable findings that can be used by VAWA-funded communities to improve victim-centered responses, strengthen system coordination, and advance measurable, evidence-informed practices for addressing these forms of violence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - OVW FY 2016 Research and Evaluation (RE) Program
What is the OVW FY 2016 Research and Evaluation (RE) Program?
The OVW FY 2016 Research and Evaluation (RE) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). It is intended to build practical, evidence-based knowledge about what works to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core aim is to support research and evaluation projects that help communities improve services for victims and strengthen offender accountability. The program is designed to generate findings that can be used to improve victim-centered responses, strengthen system coordination, and advance measurable, evidence-informed practices.
What types of issues or crimes does the program focus on?
The program focuses on domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
What kinds of projects does OVW want to fund through this opportunity?
OVW seeks research and evaluation projects that produce practical and credible empirical findings about strategies to prevent and respond to the targeted forms of violence. This includes evaluating approaches that are already in use and may have evidence behind them, as well as studying newer or promising strategies that may not yet have a strong evidence base.
How is this program connected to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)?
The program is meant to help jurisdictions and organizations that receive VAWA funding better align their day-to-day work with approaches shown to be effective. The findings are intended to be actionable for VAWA-funded communities and systems.
Does this program require partnerships?
Yes. A central feature of the program is an emphasis on researcher-practitioner partnerships. Proposals are expected to connect research expertise with on-the-ground implementation experience so that studies are both methodologically sound and directly relevant to real-world systems and victim service settings.
Why does OVW emphasize researcher-practitioner partnerships?
Based on the program description, the intent is to ensure projects are rigorous and credible while also being practical and useful to communities and service systems. The partnership approach helps align research design with real-world implementation contexts and victim service realities.
What research methods are allowed or encouraged under this opportunity?
The program is open to a wide range of research and evaluation methodologies. Examples specifically mentioned include qualitative studies, mixed-method designs, and quasi-experimental approaches.
Are randomized controlled trials required?
No. The opportunity signals that OVW is not limiting applicants to only randomized controlled trials. It supports rigorous designs that fit the realities and ethical considerations of violence-related research and victim safety.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions when applying under the nonprofit category)
Can a nonprofit college or university apply under the nonprofit category?
No. The eligibility description specifies nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions when applying under the nonprofit category.
What activity areas does this program support?
The activity areas span law, justice, and legal services as well as science, technology, and other research and development-related work. This reflects the program's dual focus on justice system outcomes and research evidence.
How many awards did OVW anticipate making for FY 2016?
OVW anticipated making approximately 14 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) per grant?
The award ceiling was $400,000 per grant.
What was the application deadline for this opportunity?
The application deadline was May 2, 2016.
When was the funding notice created and posted?
The notice was created and posted on March 21, 2016.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW 2016 9780.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 16.026.
What kinds of outcomes is this program designed to produce?
The program is structured to generate actionable findings that can be used by VAWA-funded communities to improve victim-centered responses, strengthen system coordination, improve services for victims, and strengthen offender accountability.
Is the program limited to justice system research only?
No. While it includes law, justice, and legal services, it also explicitly spans science, technology, and other research and development-related work, reflecting a broader research and evaluation focus connected to violence prevention and response.
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