Deadline: 29-Aug-22
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is seeking applications for Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions.
The Tribal Coalitions Program supports the development and operation of nonprofit, nongovernmental tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions, with each recognized coalition receiving an equal amount of base funding, sexual assault and dual coalitions receiving an additional amount for sexual assault-focused activities.
Purpose Areas
Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 10441(d)(1), funds under this program must be used for one or more of the following purposes:
- Increasing awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault against Indian women;
- Enhancing the response to violence against Indian women at the federal, state, and tribal levels;
- Identifying and providing TA to coalition membership and tribal communities to enhance access to essential services to Indian women victimized by domestic and sexual violence, including sex trafficking; and
- Assisting Indian tribes in developing and promoting state, local, and tribal legislation and policies that enhance best practices for responding to violent crimes against Indian women, including the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,379,345
- Award Ceiling: $335,755
- Award Floor: $308,762
- Expected Number of Awards: 19
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=342722