State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions

 

To coordinate State victim services activities and collaborate and coordinate with Federal, State, and local entities engaged in violence against women activities.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
16.556
Federal Agency/Office
Boards and Divisions Offices, Office On Violence Against Women, Department of Justice
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
A - Formula Grants; B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
34 U.S.C. 10441(c)
34 U.S.C. 12511(d)
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Each State domestic violence coalition as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act and each State sexual assault coalition as determined by the Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under the Public Health Service Act.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions.
Credentials/Documentation
Specific criteria for the program are specified in the program solicitation.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
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.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants must apply through the on-line Grants.gov portal and the Department of Justice's JustGrants System.
Award Procedure
Upon approval by the Office on Violence Against Women, online notification is sent to the applicant agency. The Authorized Representative must accept the award online.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Applicants will be notified by the end of the fiscal year.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Applications are submitted on an annual basis.
How are proposals selected?
Criteria for award selection is specified in the program solicitation.
How may assistance be used?
To coordinate State victim services activities and collaborate and coordinate with Federal, State, and local entities engaged in violence against women activities. Sexual assault and dual domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions are eligible for additional funds for additional, sexual assault specific, purposes.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Semi-annual performance reports shall explain the activities carried out and include an assessment of the effectiveness of those activities in achieving the purposes of the program, including number of persons served and numbers of persons seeking services who could not be served.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to an award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the three year period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims or audit findings involving the records have been resolved and final action taken.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
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.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Information regarding length of awards will be included in an annual solicitation for the program. Funds are released on an as-needed basis to the grantee. Periodic drawdowns should be based upon immediate disbursement/reimbursement needs and project progress.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Ayesha Gaston
145 N. St. NE
Washington, DC 20530 USA
Ayesha.gaston@usdoj.gov
Phone: 2023076026
Website Address
https://www.justice.gov/ovw
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0409-0-1-754
Obligations
(Formula Grants) FY 22$14,887,922.00; FY 23 est $18,052,754.00; FY 24 est $18,052,754.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
State DV Coalitions: Average: $106,424 State SA Coalitions: Average: $234,194
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Program solicitations can be found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/how-to-apply-for-ovw-funding. Recipients must comply with the current version of the DOJ Financial Grants Management Guide found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/grant-management.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.