Family Violence Prevention and Services/Discretionary

 

To fund a wide range of discretionary activities for the purpose of: (1) providing resource information, training and technical assistance to improve the capacity of individuals, organizations, government entities, and communities to prevent family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence and to provide effective intervention services; (2) improving the design, delivery, and coordination of services to address family violence, domestic violence and dating violence; (3) gathering information on the incidence and prevalence of family violence, domestic violence and dating violence; and (4) increasing knowledge and understanding of the issues through research, demonstration, and evaluation projects. Specific sections in the Act authorize funding for such discretionary projects as a National Resource Center on Domestic Violence; a National Indian Resource Center Addressing Domestic Violence and Safety for Indian Women; Special Issue Resource Centers including Culturally-Specific Issue Resource Centers; State Resource Centers to Reduce Tribal Disparities; Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children; and a National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Active 93.592 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 It is estimated that 30 discretionary grants will be awarded, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline. 32 discretionary grants were awarded, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Fiscal Year 2017 It is estimated that 27 discretionary grants will be awarded, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Fiscal Year 2018 27 discretionary grants were awarded, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Fiscal Year 2019 It is estimated that 27 discretionary grants will be awarded, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, 42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq., as amended by Section 201 of the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-320. Depending on the purpose of the project and the statutory requirements, an applicant may be a nonprofit private organization, tribal organization, federally-recognized Indian tribe, Native Hawaiian organization, local public agency, institution of higher education, private organization, Alaska Native Village, or nonprofit Alaska Native Regional Corporation. These discretionary grants and contracts will benefit victims of family violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and their dependents, families, other interested persons, the general public, and communities and government entities. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopted the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance in 2 CFR part 200, and has codified the text, with HHS-specific amendments in 45 CFR Part 75. ACF recipients must follow the requirements in 45 CFR Part 75. 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. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. All applications must contain SF-424 and SF-424A and all required certifications, assurances and disclosures. Required Standard Forms and certifications are available at Grants.gov Forms Repository. The Commissioner, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, will make the final decision on all awards. Selection of applicants will be determined based on the review criteria published in the Funding Opportunity Announcement. Funds are awarded directly to recipients. Recipients are notified that funds have been awarded through a Notice of Award (NOA) issued by the Administration for Children and Families. Funds are disbursed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System (PMS). Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 90 to 120 days. Subject to the limitations of the Appendix A to 45 CFR Part 16, appeals may take place in accordance with 45 CFR Part 16. Renewals (non-competing continuations), if authorized under the terms of the award, will be issued based on availability of funds, satisfactory progress, compliance with grant terms and conditions and a determination that continuation funding is in the best interest of the federal government. Applications competing for financial assistance will be reviewed and evaluated by objective review panels using only the criteria described in FOA. Each panel is composed of experts with knowledge and experience in the area under review. Generally, review panels include three reviewers and one chairperson. Results of the competitive objective review are taken into consideration by ACF in the selection of projects for funding; however, objective review scores and rankings are not binding. Scores and rankings are only one element used in the award decision-making process. Discretionary financial assistance may be made to public and private entities and may take the form of a competitive grant or cooperative agreement. Applicants must meet the program and administrative requirements specified in the Funding Opportunity Announcement. Performance Reports: Not applicable. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopted the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance in 2 CFR part 200, and has codified the text, with HHS-specific amendments in 45 CFR Part 75. ACF recipients must follow the requirements in 45 CFR Part 75. Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements of 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F. Recipients are required to keep financial and program records necessary for program review and audit to ensure that funds have been expended in accordance with the statute, regulations, grant conditions, and administrative terms of the project funded. Requirements are found in 45 CFR SS 75.361 - Retention requirements for records. 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. Projects may vary from a 12-month project period to a 5-year project period depending on statutory and programmatic requirements. Funds are disbursed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System (PMS). None/Not specified. Kenya Fairley
330 C Street, SW., Suite 3622C
Washington , DC 20024 US
kenya.fairley@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: 202-690-6898

Rickeya Franklin, Supervisory Family Violence Program Specialist
330 C Street, SW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20201 USA
Rickeya.Franklin@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: (202) 401-5067 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/programs/family-violence-prevention-services 75-1536-0-1-506 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 18$11,860,000.00; FY 19 est $12,659,939.00; FY 20 est $12,659,939.00; FY 17$11,865,000.00; FY 16$10,885,000.00; - National Resource Centers and Training and Technical Assistance Centers ONLY. (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 18$5,750,000.00; FY 19 est $6,463,750.00; FY 20 est $6,463,750.00; FY 17$4,629,426.00; FY 16$5,300,000.00; - DiscretionaryGrants: Service and Demonstration; Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children ONLY. (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 18$9,250,000.00; FY 19 est $10,250,000.00; FY 20 est $10,250,000.00; - National Domestic Violence Hotline only FY 2019 National Hotline: $10,250,000 Discretionary National Resource Centers and Training and Technical Assistance Centers: $450,000 - $1,400,000 Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children: $538,645 45 CFR Part 1370 applies to this program. oSubpart A - General Provisions (SSSS 1370.1 - 1370.6) oSubpart D - Discretionary Grants and Contracts (SSSS 1370.30 - 1370.32) Fiscal Year 2016 In FY 16: one grant to a National Resource Center on Domestic Violence; one grant to a National Indian Resource Center Addressing Domestic Violence and Safety for Indian Women; four Special Issue Resource Center grants; three Culturally Specific Special Issue Resource Center grants serving racial and ethnic minority communities; one grant to the National Domestic Violence Hotline; ten demonstration grants for Specialized Services for Abused Parents and their Children; six grants for Trauma-Informed Practice in Culturally-Specific Community-Based Programs and Domestic Violence services; one grant for a National LBGTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence; one grant for a National Capacity Building Center on Safe and Supportive Housing; one grant for a Capacity Building and Technical Assistance for Family Violence and Services Act Formula Grantees; and one grant for a National Capacity Building Center for Expanded Services for Children, Youth and Abuse Adults Impacted by Domestic Violence. In FY 16: one grant to a National Resource Center on Domestic Violence; one grant to a National Indian Resource Center Addressing Domestic Violence and Safety for Indian Women; four Special Issue Resource Center grants; three Culturally Specific Special Issue Resource Center grants serving racial and ethnic minority communities; one grant to the National Domestic Violence Hotline; twelve demonstration grants for Specialized Services for Abused Parents and their Children; six grants for Trauma-Informed Practice in Culturally-Specific Community-Based Programs and Domestic Violence services; one grant for a National LBGTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence; one grant for a National Capacity Building Center on Safe and Supportive Housing; one grant for a Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Center for Family Violence and Services Act Formula Grantees; and one grant for a National Capacity Building Center for Expanded Services for Children, Youth and Abuse Adults Impacted by Domestic Violence.
Fiscal Year 2017 In FY 17: one grant to a National Resource Center on Domestic Violence; one grant to a National Indian Resource Center Addressing Domestic Violence and Safety for Indian Women; four Special Issue Resource Center grants; three Culturally Specific Special Issue Resource Center grants serving racial and ethnic minority communities; one grant to the National Domestic Violence Hotline; twelve demonstration grants for Specialized Services for Abused Parents and their Children; one grant for a National LBGTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence; one grant for an Alaska Native Resource Center; one grant for a National Capacity Building Center on Safe and Supportive Housing; one grant for a Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Center for Family Violence and Services Act Formula Grantees; and one grant for a National Capacity Building Center for Expanded Services for Children, Youth and Abuse Adults Impacted by Domestic Violence.
Fiscal Year 2019 In FY 19: one grant to a National Resource Center on Domestic Violence; one grant to a National Indian Resource Center Addressing Domestic Violence and Safety for Indian Women; four Special Issue Resource Center grants; three Culturally Specific Special Issue Resource Center grants serving racial and ethnic minority communities; one grant to the National Domestic Violence Hotline; twelve demonstration grants for Specialized Services for Abused Parents and their Children; one grant for a National LBGTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence; one grant for an Alaska Native Resource Center; one grant for a National Capacity Building Center on Safe and Supportive Housing; one grant for a Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Center for Family Violence and Services Act Formula Grantees; and one grant for a National Capacity Building Center for Expanded Services for Children, Youth and Abuse Adults Impacted by Domestic Violence.