Closed · O-OVW-2022-171026 · CFDA 16.524 · Discretionary

OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program Solicitation

Federal grant opportunity posted by Office on Violence Against Women, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$600K-$800K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 10, 2022
Close date
56
Expected awards

The verdict

OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program Solicitation is a closed discretionary listing from Office on Violence Against Women that offered $600,000 -- $800,000 across 56 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$600K-$800K
award range
Closed
application status
56
expected awards
16.524
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program Solicitation - is cataloged under number O-OVW-2022-171026 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.524, posted by Office on Violence Against Women. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 25, 2022 and last updated on June 1, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $600,000 -- $800,000. The agency has projected $35.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 56 awards. If the agency funds the expected 56 awards from the $35.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $625,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 10, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$600,000 -- $800,000

Close Date

March 10, 2022

Posted

January 25, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$35,000,000

Expected Awards

56

Instrument

Grant

Description

This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 20121. The LAV Grant Program (CFDA 16.524) is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth (ages 11 and older) victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by providing funds for comprehensive direct legal services to victims in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence. "Legal assistance" includes assistance to adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in: a) family, tribal, territorial, immigration, employment, administrative agency, housing matters, campus administrative or protection or stay away order proceedings, and other similar matters; and b) criminal justice investigations, prosecutions, and post-trial matters (including sentencing, parole, and probation) that impact the victim's safety and privacy. Intake or referral, by itself, does not constitute legal assistance. 34 U.S.C.§12291(a)(19). Comprehensive legal services should address the broad spectrum of legal issues that victims encounter and help promote economic independence for victims. In addition to representation in emergency and non-emergency protection order hearings, this includes representation in family matters (divorce, child custody, or child support), consumer or housing matters, and credit restoration. Services must include legal representation by a licensed attorney. For additional information about this program and related performance measures, including how awards contribute to the achievement of program goals and objectives, see: OVW grant program information: OVW Grants and Programs Webpage. Program performance measures under the Measuring Effectiveness Initiative: VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage. Examples of successful projects in OVW's most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, email OVW at OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.LAV@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted January 25, 2022
Close Date March 10, 2022
Last Updated June 1, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program Solicitation", offered by Office on Violence Against Women. It is associated with CFDA program 16.524. This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 20121. The LAV Grant Program (CFDA 16.524) is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 10, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $600,000 -- $800,000. Total estimated funding: $35,000,000. Expected number of awards: 56.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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