Deadline: 23 August 2016
Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women is currently inviting applications for its National Indian Country Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault Solicitation with an aim to provide training and technical assistance on issues relating to sexual assault of American Indian and Alaska Native women. The purpose of the National Indian Country Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault is to:
- Provide a repository of information on topics related to the sexual assault of American Indian and Alaska Native women including research studies, scholarly articles and other materials; a comprehensive list of relevant national, state and local programs; and other resources including advocacy, legal, and medical and health-related information and resources;
- Provide general information and technical assistance on sexual assault in Indian Country to law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges as well as healthcare professionals, victim advocates and others by establishing a toll-free hotline, responding to email inquiries, and creating downloadable fact sheets and brochures on a range of topics related to addressing sexual assault of American Indian and Alaska Native Women;
- Create a sexual assault community assessment tool that tribal communities can use to determine the feasibility of establishing a SANE-SART response model; and
- Provide on-site training and technical assistance to tribal governments on response to sexual assault.
Funding Information
- Awards under the National Indian Country Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault are approved at $500,000.
- OVW estimates that it will make up to one award for an estimated $500,000.
- The award period will be 24 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Entities for this program are: tribes, tribal organizations, tribal consortia, and tribal nonprofits.
- Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrated experience managing a national clearinghouse or a national project of similar scope and complexity and providing training and technical assistance to tribes, tribal organizations, partners, and grantees;
- Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of the Violence Against Women Act and subsequent legislation, federal Indian law, Indian Country, tribal colleges, and federally recognized Indian tribes;
- Skill at managing a website with resources for the public serving American Indian and Alaska Native victims and survivors of sexual assault and;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with tribal communities.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply by downloading the application package via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
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