Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2020 17652
The OVW FY 2020 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), focused on strengthening sexual assault services that are led by and tailored for culturally specific communities. The central purpose of the program is to create, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally specific sexual assault services. In practice, this means supporting organizations that are deeply rooted in particular communities and that can respond in ways that are culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and community-informed for sexual assault victims who may face barriers to accessing mainstream services.
This opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2020 17652 and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 16.023. The funding instrument is a grant, and OVW categorizes the activity area broadly as "Other," reflecting that the work is service-oriented and programmatic rather than fitting neatly into a single standard category. OVW released the opportunity on December 5, 2019, with an original application deadline of February 12, 2020.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. That emphasis aligns with the program's intent to invest directly in community-based, culturally specific organizations that are often best positioned to build trust, provide language access, address culturally specific stigma and safety concerns, and deliver services in ways that reflect the community's lived experiences and needs.
OVW anticipated making approximately 12 awards under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of up to $300,000 per award. Overall, the program is designed to help culturally specific service providers strengthen their capacity and long-term sustainability so that sexual assault victims in underserved or marginalized cultural communities have greater access to appropriate support and resources.Apply for OVW 2020 17652
- The Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2020 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.023.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 05, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: OVW FY 2020 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (OVW 2020 17652)
What is the OVW FY 2020 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), focused on strengthening sexual assault services that are led by and tailored for culturally specific communities.
What is the central purpose of this grant program?
The central purpose is to create, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally specific sexual assault services. The program is intended to support services that are culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and community-informed for sexual assault victims who may face barriers to mainstream services.
Who is this program intended to serve?
The program is intended to improve access to appropriate support and resources for sexual assault victims in underserved or marginalized cultural communities, particularly individuals who face barriers to accessing mainstream sexual assault services.
What types of organizations is OVW trying to support through this opportunity?
OVW is aiming to support culturally specific organizations that are deeply rooted in particular communities and can respond to sexual assault victims in ways that reflect the community's lived experiences and needs, including trust-building, language access, and addressing culturally specific stigma and safety concerns.
What does "culturally specific" mean in the context of this program?
Based on the solicitation description, "culturally specific" refers to services led by and tailored for particular communities, delivered in culturally relevant ways and informed by community context. These services are designed to address barriers that may exist in mainstream systems and better match the needs of the community served.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What federal agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVW 2020 17652.
What is the CFDA or Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The solicitation is associated with CFDA (now commonly referenced as an Assistance Listing) 16.023.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How does OVW categorize the activity area for this opportunity?
OVW categorizes the activity area broadly as "Other," reflecting that the work is service-oriented and programmatic rather than fitting neatly into a single standard category.
When was the opportunity released?
OVW released the opportunity on December 5, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was February 12, 2020.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility for this opportunity.
Why does eligibility focus on community-based nonprofits?
The eligibility emphasis aligns with the program intent to invest directly in culturally specific, community-based organizations that are often best positioned to build trust, provide language access, address culturally specific stigma and safety concerns, and deliver services that reflect a community's lived experiences and needs.
How many awards did OVW anticipate making under this solicitation?
OVW anticipated making approximately 12 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $300,000 per award.
Is the program focused more on direct services or research?
Based on the description provided, the program is service-oriented and programmatic, with a focus on strengthening and sustaining culturally specific sexual assault services.
What kinds of outcomes is this program trying to achieve?
The program is designed to help culturally specific service providers strengthen their capacity and long-term sustainability so that sexual assault victims in underserved or marginalized cultural communities have greater access to appropriate support and resources.
What does "sustainable" mean in the way this program is described?
In the way the program is described, sustainability refers to strengthening services so they can be created, maintained, and expanded over time, including improving organizational capacity and long-term viability for culturally specific sexual assault services.
Does the opportunity description emphasize trauma-informed and community-informed approaches?
Yes. The description highlights responding in ways that are culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and community-informed.
What barriers to services does this program recognize?
The description recognizes that sexual assault victims from certain culturally specific communities may face barriers to accessing mainstream services, including issues related to trust, language access, stigma, and safety concerns.
Is this opportunity intended to expand services, maintain existing services, or both?
Both. The stated purpose is to create, maintain, and expand culturally specific sexual assault services.
Is this opportunity specific to FY 2020?
Yes. The solicitation is identified as the OVW FY 2020 Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program.
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