Family Violence Prevention and Services/ Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Services and Supports

 

This funding will support allowable activities to assist states, territories, tribal governments, and community efforts to assist sexual assault survivors and address the increased need for virtual access and emergency services and as a result of COVID-19 public health emergency. Section 2204 (d) of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides flexibility in how each recipient uses the funding to support (1) the transition to virtual services including counseling, mobile advocacy, telehealth, teletherapy, and peer support (2) providing emergency assistance for survivors such as temporary housing, rental assistance, and nominal relocation expenses paid to third party vendors on behalf of victims (3) the purchase of supplies, equipment, technology, and software to assist in carrying out remote services, and (4) the purchase supplies needed to safely staff and operate rape crisis centers during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Active 93.497 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services A - Formula Grants Fiscal Year 2021 In FY 2021, 56 grants were awarded to the States and Territories, and 144 grants were awarded to Tribes (including grants to consortium Tribes), to assist sexual assault survivors, sexual assault programs, and rape crisis centers with preventing, preparing for, and responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Fiscal Year 2022 In 2022, three grant awards were made in the amount of $350,000 each.
Fiscal Year 2023 In 2023, it is estimated that two awards will be made in the amount of $500,000 each for national sexual assault centers. One award will be made in the amount of $350,000 for a culturally specific sexual assault center. Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, 42 U.S.C. 10401, Public Law 111-320
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Section 2204(d), Public Law 117-2
42 US Code 10401 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, et seq. Eligible applicants for the State Grants are the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Eligible applicants for the Tribal Grants are the federally recognized Indian Tribes (including Alaska Native Villages), or a tribal organization or nonprofit private organization authorized by an Indian Tribe. This program will benefit victims and survivors of sexual violence and sexual assault and their dependents. No credentials or documentation required. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. In order to receive the ARP Grants to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault, all existing FVPSA state, territory, and tribe grant recipients were required to submit a brief statement within 90 days of receiving funding verifying the acceptance of the funding. For more information see PI: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fysb/4_fvpsa-198-million-arp-grants-to-support-survivors-of-sexual-assault-program-instruction-memo-10-29-21.pdf. Formula grants are awarded directly to States, U.S. Territories, and eligible Native American Tribes (including Alaska Native Villages) and Tribal Organizations. Recipients are notified that funds have been awarded through a Notice of Award (NOA) issued by the Administration for Children and Families. Post award, the Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a grant recipient may draw down award funds. The deadline for applications for supplemental funds was February 7, 2022. See the FVPSA program instruction guidance memo for deadline information: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fysb/4_fvpsa-198-million-arp-grants-to-support-survivors-of-sexual-assault-program-instruction-memo-10-29-21.pdf. From 60 to 90 days. All applications will undergo an administrative review to ensure that activities align with the legislative requirements. For existing recipients, appeals in regards to disputes may take place in accordance with 45 CFR Part 16, subject to the limitations of the Appendix A. Not applicable. Each State, Territory, and eligible Tribe, will receive its respective share of funds if the application submitted meets the necessary requirements. Federal funds are used by States and Tribes to assist sexual assault survivors and address the increased need for virtual access and emergency services and as a result of COVID-19 public health emergency. Section 2204 (d) of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides flexibility in how each recipient uses the funding to support (1) the transition to virtual services including counseling, mobile advocacy, telehealth, teletherapy, and peer support (2) providing emergency assistance for survivors such as temporary housing, rental assistance, and nominal relocation expenses paid to third party vendors on behalf of victims (3) the purchase of supplies, equipment, technology, and software to assist in carrying out remote services, and (4) the purchase supplies needed to safely staff and operate rape crisis centers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Federal funds are awarded by the States through subgrants to local public agencies and nonprofit private organizations. States and tribes may may issue subaward grants to (1) state sexual violence coalitions and tribal coalitions to support local rape crisis centers and tribal sexual assault programs with virtual services provisions and the implementation of supportive services, and (2) rape crisis centers, sexual assault programs, culturally specific programs, and other nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations or tribal programs that provide direct intervention and related assistance to victims of sexual assault, without regard to age. States, their subrecipients, and Tribes may not impose an income eligibility standard on individuals receiving services supported by funds appropriated under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and Federal funds may not be used as direct payment to any victims. The receipt of supportive services is voluntary and no condition may be applied for the receipt of emergency shelter. Each State may not use more than 5% of the amounts allotted under Section 10406(a) for State administrative costs. Performance Reports: Program reporting is included in the annual performance progress report (SF-PPR). 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F applies to this program. Grant recipients are required to maintain records documenting the purposes for which expenditures were made. All records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75.361-365. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. The project period for all of the ARP Grants to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault is the existing project period for all formula grants, typically October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2025. Post award, the Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a recipient may draw down award funds. None/Not specified. Jan-Sheri Morris
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201 USA
Jan-Sheri.Morris@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: (202) 795-7361

Marlo Brooks
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201 USA
Marlo.Brooks@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: (202) 478-2349 https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofvps 75-1536-0-1-506 (Formula Grants) FY 22$1,050,000.00; FY 23 est $2,400,000.00; FY 24 est $2,400,000.00; FY 21$198,000,000.00; FY 20$0.00; - In 2022, three grant awards were made in the amount of $350,000 each. In 2023, it is estimated that two awards will be made in the amount of $500,000 each for national sexual assault centers. One award will be made in the amount of $350,000 for a culturally specific sexual assault center. 45 CFR Part 1370 applies to this program. oSubpart A - General Provisions (1370.1 - 1370.6) oSubpart B - State and Indian Tribal Grants (1370.10). Not applicable.