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
Violence Against Women Office, Department of Justice
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
A - Formula Grants; B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Sections 2001(c), 2007(b)(2)-(3), 42 U.S.C. § 37966gg(c); Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, Title I, Section 101, Public Law 109-162, 42 U.S.C. § 14043g(d), as amended; Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2013, Public Law 113-4.
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 provided in an annual solicitation available at www.justice.gov/OVW.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. 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 Office of Justice Programs' Grants Management System (GMS). The receipt, review, and analysis of application will follow Office on Violence Against Women policies and procedures for the administration of grant applications.
Award Procedure
Upon approval by the Office on Violence Against Women, online notification is sent to the applicant agency with copies of the Grant Award. One copy of the Grant Award must be signed by an authorized official and returned to OVW.
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 are established by the Office of Violence Against Women and included in an annual 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.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Grantees must monitor grant and subgrant supported activities to assure compliance with applicable Federal requirements and that performance goals are being achieved.
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
Up to 12 months. 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
Tia Farmer
145 N. St. NE, Suite 10W121
Washington, DC 20530 US
tia.farmer@usdoj.gov
Phone: 202-305-1177
Website Address
http://www.justice.gov/ovw
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0409-0-1-754
Obligations
(Formula Grants) FY 16$13,413,792.00; FY 18 est $13,390,000.00; FY 17 est $13,391,656.00;
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
State DV Coalitions: Range: $91,443-$91,443 Average: $91,443 State SA Coalitions: Range: $147,693-$147,693 Average: $147,693
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Program solicitations can be found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/grant-programs. Recipients must comply with the current version of the DOJ Financial Grants Management Guide found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/grantees.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.