Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2009 2130
Apply for OVW 2009 2130
- The Office on Violence Against Women in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW Recovery Act Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assualt Coalitions Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.557 Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 20, 2009 and posted on Mar 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 8, 2009. (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 $154,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- For the Recovery Act Tribal Coalitions Program, only existing tribal coalitions with valid articles of incorporation are eligible. Grantees that plan to apply for Federal Fiscal Year 2009 Tribal Coalitions Program funds are eligible for Recovery Act Tribal Coalitions Program funds but must propose activities that are separate and distinct from those proposed in their 2009 applications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVW Recovery Act Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), to strengthen and support organized, coalition-based efforts focused on ending domestic violence and sexual assault against American Indian and Alaska Native women. Positioned as part of Recovery Act funding, the program emphasized quickly directing resources to established tribal coalitions so they could expand coordination, improve service access, and provide practical, on-the-ground technical assistance to member programs and tribal communities. The core idea was that well-supported coalitions can accelerate improvements across multiple communities by sharing expertise, building consistent responses, and helping local programs deliver safer and more effective victim services.
The statute-based purposes for allowable use of funds centered on three main outcomes. First, coalitions could use grant support to increase awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault affecting American Indian and Alaska Native women, including public education and community-facing initiatives that help people recognize violence, understand available help, and reduce stigma around seeking services. Second, funding could be used to enhance the response to violence at the tribal, federal, and state levels, reflecting the reality that cases often involve overlapping systems and jurisdictions. This purpose supports efforts that improve coordination among law enforcement, courts, advocacy programs, healthcare providers, and other responders so victims experience clearer pathways to safety and accountability. Third, funds could support the identification of needs and the provision of technical assistance to coalition members and tribal communities, with the explicit goal of improving access to essential services for American Indian women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. In practice, this could include training, policy guidance, support with developing protocols, strengthening referral networks, and helping programs implement best practices tailored to tribal contexts.
Administratively, this opportunity was issued as a grant under Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2009 2130, tied to CFDA 16.557 (Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered barriers for eligible applicants. The award ceiling was listed as $154,000, with an award floor of $0, meaning there was not a stated minimum award size. The solicitation was posted on March 20, 2009, and closed on April 8, 2009, with an archive date of May 8, 2009, reflecting a short application window consistent with Recovery Act timelines.
Eligibility was limited and specific: only existing tribal coalitions with valid articles of incorporation could apply. The program was not designed to create new coalitions from scratch; it aimed to bolster coalitions already operating and positioned to deliver immediate statewide or regional benefits to member programs. The notice also clarified that organizations planning to apply for Federal Fiscal Year 2009 Tribal Coalitions Program funds could still seek Recovery Act funding, but they had to propose activities that were separate and distinct from those in their 2009 application. That distinction was meant to prevent duplication and to ensure Recovery Act dollars expanded capacity rather than funding the same work twice.
For applicants needing the full solicitation or assistance accessing it, OVW provided a contact phone number (202 307 6026) and referenced a “Tribal Coalitions Full Solicitation” link as the main source for complete requirements, application components, and detailed guidance. Overall, the opportunity targeted established tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and provided them with time-sensitive Recovery Act resources to increase awareness, strengthen multi-jurisdictional responses, and deliver technical assistance that improves access to essential victim services in tribal communities.
FAQs: OVW Recovery Act Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program (OVW 2009 2130)
What is the OVW Recovery Act Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), funded through the Recovery Act. The program focused on strengthening organized, coalition-based efforts to end domestic violence and sexual assault against American Indian and Alaska Native women by quickly directing resources to established tribal coalitions.
What was the main goal of this grant program?
The main goal was to support established tribal coalitions so they could expand coordination, improve access to services, and provide practical technical assistance to coalition member programs and tribal communities. The underlying approach was that well-supported coalitions can drive improvements across multiple communities by sharing expertise, building consistent responses, and strengthening local victim services.
Who administered this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
What populations and communities were the focus of this program?
The program centered on addressing domestic violence and sexual assault affecting American Indian and Alaska Native women, and on improving how services and coordinated responses reach tribal communities.
What were the allowable uses of funds under the statute-based purposes?
The solicitation described three primary outcomes for allowable uses of funds:
- Increase awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault affecting American Indian and Alaska Native women, including public education and community-facing initiatives that help people recognize violence, understand available help, and reduce stigma around seeking services.
- Enhance the response to violence at the tribal, federal, and state levels, supporting coordination across overlapping systems and jurisdictions (for example, law enforcement, courts, advocacy programs, healthcare providers, and other responders).
- Identify needs and provide technical assistance to coalition members and tribal communities with the explicit goal of improving access to essential services for American Indian women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. Examples mentioned included training, policy guidance, protocol development support, strengthening referral networks, and helping implement best practices tailored to tribal contexts.
Why did the program emphasize tribal, federal, and state coordination?
The opportunity recognized that domestic violence and sexual assault cases in tribal contexts can involve overlapping systems and jurisdictions. Funding could support efforts that improve coordination so victims experience clearer pathways to safety and accountability across those systems.
Was this program intended to create new tribal coalitions?
No. Eligibility was limited to existing tribal coalitions. The program was designed to bolster coalitions already operating and positioned to deliver immediate regional or statewide benefits, not to start new coalitions from scratch.
Who was eligible to apply?
Only existing tribal coalitions with valid articles of incorporation were eligible to apply.
What documentation was specifically referenced for eligibility?
The notice stated that eligible applicants had to be existing tribal coalitions with valid articles of incorporation.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number was OVW 2009 2130.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 16.557 (Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Grant Program).
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The solicitation stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $154,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, meaning there was not a stated minimum award size.
When was the solicitation posted and when did it close?
The solicitation was posted on March 20, 2009, and the application window closed on April 8, 2009.
Why was the application window so short?
The timeline was described as consistent with Recovery Act funding, which emphasized quickly directing resources to established coalitions to expand capacity and coordination on a time-sensitive basis.
What was the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date listed was May 8, 2009.
Could an organization also apply for Federal Fiscal Year 2009 Tribal Coalitions Program funds and this Recovery Act funding?
Yes. The notice clarified that organizations planning to apply for Federal Fiscal Year 2009 Tribal Coalitions Program funds could still seek Recovery Act funding, but the proposed activities had to be separate and distinct from those in their 2009 application.
What did "separate and distinct activities" mean for applicants also seeking FY 2009 funds?
It meant applicants needed to propose Recovery Act-funded activities that did not duplicate the work proposed in their Federal Fiscal Year 2009 Tribal Coalitions Program application. The stated intent was to prevent duplication and ensure Recovery Act dollars expanded capacity rather than paying for the same work twice.
What types of activities were mentioned as examples of technical assistance or capacity building?
Examples described included training, policy guidance, developing or improving protocols, strengthening referral networks, and helping programs implement best practices tailored to tribal contexts.
Where could applicants find the full solicitation and complete requirements?
OVW referenced a "Tribal Coalitions Full Solicitation" link as the main source for complete requirements, application components, and detailed guidance.
Who could be contacted for help accessing the solicitation?
OVW provided a contact phone number for assistance: 202-307-6026.
What was the intended impact of funding established coalitions instead of individual programs?
The program description emphasized that coalitions can accelerate improvements across multiple communities by sharing expertise, building more consistent responses, improving coordination among systems, and helping member programs deliver safer and more effective victim services.
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