Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2016 9104
Apply for OVW 2016 9104
- The USDOJ-OJP-OVW in the health, housing, law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2016 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.589.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 08, 2015 and posted on Dec 08, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 01, 2016. (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 40 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW FY 2016 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Assistance Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). It is intended to strengthen community responses to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in rural areas, where victims often face added barriers such as limited local services, transportation challenges, geographic isolation, fewer culturally specific resources, and reduced access to specialized law enforcement, advocacy, and legal support. Through this program, OVW seeks proposals for projects that both address these forms of violence and help prevent them, with an emphasis on improving safety for victims and strengthening coordinated, on-the-ground responses in rural jurisdictions.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2016 9104) supports grant-funded work that fits within public safety and victim service systems, reflected in its activity categories spanning health, housing, law, justice, and legal services. The program is designed to help communities build or expand effective strategies such as coordinated community responses, victim-centered services, and partnerships between key stakeholders (for example, victim service providers, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, courts, and other local organizations that interact with victims). While the notice summary does not list specific allowable activities, the stated purpose makes clear that OVW is looking for practical projects that improve how rural communities respond to these crimes and reduce their incidence over time.
Eligibility is broad and includes multiple types of entities that commonly play central roles in rural service delivery and justice responses. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions within that nonprofit category). This wide eligibility reflects the reality that rural solutions often require collaboration across public agencies, nonprofits, and, in some areas, tribal governments and institutions that can provide training, research-informed practices, or direct services.
Administratively, the program is offered by USDOJ-OJP-OVW and is cataloged under CFDA 16.589. Applications were due February 1, 2016, with the opportunity posted and created on December 8, 2015. OVW anticipated making about 40 awards. The listing does not specify an award ceiling in the provided data, indicating that applicants would need to consult the full solicitation for exact funding limits, project periods, match requirements (if any), and detailed program priorities or mandatory components.
Overall, this grant opportunity is aimed at helping rural communities build stronger, more coordinated, and more accessible responses to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The focus is not just on responding after harm occurs, but also on prevention and systemic improvements that increase victim safety and improve local capacity to address these crimes effectively in rural settings.
FAQs: OVW FY 2016 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Assistance Program (OVW 2016 9104)
What is the OVW FY 2016 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Assistance Program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The program supports projects that strengthen how rural communities respond to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, and also supports prevention-focused efforts that reduce these crimes over time.
Which federal agency offers this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), listed administratively as USDOJ-OJP-OVW.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW 2016 9104.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is cataloged under CFDA 16.589.
What problem is this grant designed to address in rural areas?
The program is designed to address sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in rural areas, where victims often face additional barriers such as limited local services, transportation challenges, geographic isolation, fewer culturally specific resources, and reduced access to specialized law enforcement, advocacy, and legal support.
What types of projects is OVW looking to fund through this opportunity?
OVW is seeking proposals for practical, on-the-ground projects that strengthen community responses and improve victim safety in rural jurisdictions. The emphasis is on coordinated, victim-centered approaches and local partnerships that improve how communities respond to these crimes and help prevent them.
Is the program focused only on response, or also on prevention?
It is focused on both. The program supports efforts that address violence after it occurs and efforts that help prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, with an overall emphasis on improving safety and strengthening local capacity.
What does "strengthening coordinated community responses" mean in the context provided?
Based on the description provided, it refers to improving coordination and partnerships among stakeholders that commonly interact with victims, such as victim service providers, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, courts, and other local organizations, so responses are more effective and accessible in rural settings.
What systems or sectors does this funding opportunity connect to?
The opportunity supports work that fits within public safety and victim service systems and spans activity categories that include health, housing, law, justice, and legal services.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
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
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions within that nonprofit category)
Can tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Can nonprofits apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, with the note that higher education institutions are excluded from the nonprofit category (while public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are separately listed as eligible).
Can colleges and universities apply?
Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
What kinds of partnerships are emphasized for rural projects?
The description highlights partnerships among victim service providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and other local organizations that interact with victims, reflecting the idea that rural solutions often require collaboration across public agencies, nonprofits, tribal governments (where applicable), and institutions that can support training or research-informed practices.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 8, 2015.
What was the application due date?
Applications were due February 1, 2016.
How many awards did OVW anticipate making?
OVW anticipated making about 40 awards.
Is an award ceiling listed in the provided information?
No. The provided listing does not specify an award ceiling, which suggests applicants would need to consult the full solicitation for exact funding limits.
Does the provided information list specific allowable activities?
No. The notice summary does not list specific allowable activities in the provided data. However, the purpose statement indicates OVW is looking for projects that improve rural community responses, improve victim safety, strengthen coordinated responses, and support prevention and systemic improvements.
Where would applicants look for details like funding limits, project periods, match requirements, priorities, or mandatory components?
The provided information indicates that applicants would need to consult the full solicitation for details such as the award ceiling, project period, match requirements (if any), detailed program priorities, and any mandatory components.
What makes this program particularly relevant for rural jurisdictions?
The program is tailored to rural realities, including limited access to local services and specialized support, transportation barriers, geographic isolation, and fewer culturally specific resources, all of which can make it harder for victims to get help and for communities to coordinate effective responses.
What is the overall goal of this OVW rural program?
The overall goal is to help rural communities build stronger, more coordinated, and more accessible responses to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, while also supporting prevention and systemic improvements that increase victim safety and strengthen local capacity over time.
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