OVW FY 2016 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program
The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to the victims. Grant funds may be used to provide direct legal services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence. The objective of the LAV Grant Program is to develop innovative, collaborative projects that provide quality representation to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/09/2016 (Archived.)
Program Number
OVW-2016-9148
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Office of Justice Programs
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
70
Other Categories
The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program supports projects to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Territorial organizations: For the purposes of this solicitation, a â₏œterritorial organizationâ₏ is defined as a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and/or stalking within a United States territory.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
02/08/2016
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Neelam J. Patel
Phone 202-307-6026
Website Address
http://www.justice.gov/ovw/file/798876/download
E-mail Address
OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$32,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $400,000.00 to $800,000.00
