Family Violence Prevention and Services/Domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services
To assist States* and Native American Tribes (including Alaska Native Villages) and Tribal Organizations [Tribes] in efforts to increase public awareness about, and primary and secondary prevention of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; and assist States and Tribes in efforts to provide immediate shelter and supportive services for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents. * The term "State" means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the territories of Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
93.671
Federal Agency/Office
Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
A - Formula Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 In FY 2016, it is estimated that 56 grants will be awarded to the States and Territories, and 140 grants will be awarded to Tribes (including grants to a consortium). In FY 2016, 56 grants were awarded to States and Territories; and 134 grants were awarded to Tribes (including grants to a consortium).
Fiscal Year 2017 In FY 2017, it is estimated that 56 grants will be awarded to the States and Territories, and 140 grants will be awarded to Tribes (including grants to a consortium).
Fiscal Year 2018 In FY 2018, 56 grants were awarded to the States and Territories, and 143 grants were awarded to Tribes (including grants to consortium Tribes).
Fiscal Year 2019 In FY 2019, it is estimated that 56 grants will be awarded to the States and Territories, and 140 grants will be awarded to Tribes (including grants to a consortium).
Authorization
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.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
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.
Beneficiary Eligibility
This program will benefit victims of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence, and their dependents.
Credentials/Documentation
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 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.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Mandatory grant recipients are required to use the Online Data Collection System (OLDC) to submit the Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Mandatory Form (SF-424M) and upload all required documents. The form is available to applicants and grantees at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/sf-424-mandatory-family.html. ACF will not accept paper applications, or those submitted via email or facsimile, without a waiver.
Award Procedure
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. Funds are disbursed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System (PMS).
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 30 to 60 days.
Appeals
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
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Each State, Territory, and eligible Tribe, will receive its respective share of funds if the application submitted meets the necessary requirements.
How may assistance be used?
Federal funds are used by States and Tribes to support the establishment, maintenance, and expansion of programs and projects: (1) to prevent incidents of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; (2) to provide immediate shelter, supportive services, and access to community-based programs for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents; and (3) to provide specialized services for children exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, underserved populations, and victims who are members of racial and ethnic minority populations. Federal funds are awarded by the States through subgrants to local public agencies and nonprofit private organizations.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Performance progress reports are required and selected recipients may be identified for site visits or desk review by Federal Project Officers.
Auditing
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.
Records
Grantees are required to maintain records documenting the purposes for which expenditures were made. Applicable regulation is found in 45 CFR SS75.361 - Retention requirements for records.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory Formula: Public Law 42 USC § 10403(a)(2)(A)(ii)
Matching is mandatory. 42 U.S.C. § 10406(c)(4) No grant may be made to any entity other than a State or an Indian Tribe unless the entity agrees that, with respect to costs to be incurred by the entity in carrying out the program or project for which the grant is awarded, the entity will make available (directly or through donations from public or private entities) non-Federal contributions in an amount that is not less than $1 for every $5 of Federal funds provided under the grant. The non-Federal contributions required may be in cash or in-kind.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Funds may be used for expenditures on and after October 1 of each fiscal year for which they are granted, and will be available for expenditure through September 30 of the following fiscal year. Funds must be liquidated within 90 days of the end of the 24 month expenditure period. Funds are disbursed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System (PMS).
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Rebecca Odor
330 C Street, SW, Suite 3620C
Washington, DC 20201 US
rebecca.odor@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: 202-205-7746
Rickeya Franklin, Supervisory Family Violence Program Specialist
330 C Street, SW, 3rd Floor
Washing, DC 20201 USA
Rickeya.Franklin@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: (202) 401-5067
Website Address
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/programs/family-violence-prevention-services
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-1536-0-1-506
Obligations
(Formula Grants) FY 18$104,125,000.00; FY 19 est $106,190,413.00; FY 20 est $106,190,413.00; FY 17$101,771,794.00; FY 16$101,500,000.00; - Represents ONLY grants to States and U.S. Territories. (Formula Grants) FY 18$19,875,000.00; FY 19 est $20,170,059.00; FY 20 est $20,170,059.00; FY 17$14,538,828.00; FY 16$14,500,000.00; - Represents ONLY grants to Native American Tribes (including Alaska Native Villages) and Tribal Organizations.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
FY 2018 States: $727,182 - $8,967,078 Territories: $126,875 Indian Tribes: $17,691 - $1,592,236 FY2019 States: $727,674 - $8,999,499 Territories: $127,215 Indian Tribes: $17,600 - $1,590,000
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR Part 1370 applies to this program. oSubpart A - General Provisions (SSSS 1370.1 - 1370.6) oSubpart B - State and Indian Tribal Grants (SS 1370.10)
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.