Closed · O-OVW-2025-172270 · CFDA 16.524 · Discretionary

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Expanding Legal Services Initiative - Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program

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

$400K-$750K
Award range
Closed
Status
January 28, 2025
Close date
16
Expected awards

The verdict

OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Expanding Legal Services Initiative - Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program is a closed discretionary listing from Office on Violence Against Women that offered $400,000 -- $750,000 across 16 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$400K-$750K
award range
Closed
application status
16
expected awards
16.524
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Expanding Legal Services Initiative - Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program - is cataloged under number O-OVW-2025-172270 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 December 6, 2024 and last updated on December 23, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $400,000 -- $750,000. The agency has projected $9.2 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 16 awards. If the agency funds the expected 16 awards from the $9.2 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $575,000. 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 January 28, 2025. 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

$400,000 -- $750,000

Close Date

January 28, 2025

Posted

December 6, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$9,200,000

Expected Awards

16

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Expanding Legal Services Initiative intends to expand legal representation available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by funding organizations with a history of providing direct services to victims of these crimes, but that do not currently offer in-house legal representation for victims. The initial ELSI award includes a planning phase during which recipients engage in ongoing training and technical assistance to set up a legal department in the organization. Continuation funds support the direct legal services provided by the legal department established during the planning phase.  

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 07, 11, 12, 13, 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 NOFO, email OVW at OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.ELSI@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted December 6, 2024
Close Date January 28, 2025
Last Updated December 23, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Expanding Legal Services Initiative - Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program", offered by Office on Violence Against Women. It is associated with CFDA program 16.524. The Expanding Legal Services Initiative intends to expand legal representation available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by funding organizations with a h...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 28, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $400,000 -- $750,000. Total estimated funding: $9,200,000. Expected number of awards: 16.
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.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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