Deadline: 31 January 2019
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking applications for its 2019 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program.
The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to the victims. LAV Grant Program funds may not be used provide criminal defense services. Grant funds may be used to provide direct legal services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in matters related to or arising out of that abuse or violence. The objective of the LAV Grant Program is to develop innovative, collaborative projects that provide quality representation to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Priority Areas
In FY 2019, OVW is interested in supporting the priority areas identified below. Applications proposing activities in the following areas will be given special consideration.
- Reduce violent crime against women and promote victim safety.
- Increase the response to victims of human trafficking.
- Increase efforts to combat stalking.
Award Information
- This program typically makes awards in the range of $600,000 – $800,000. OVW estimates that it will make up to 54 awards for an estimated $34,000,000.
- The award period is 36 months. Budgets must reflect 36 months of project activity, and the total “estimated funding” on the SF-424 must reflect 36 months. Generally, the award period will start on October 1, 2019.
Eligible Applicants
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For further information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=310488