OVW's TA Initiative is designed to strengthen and build the capacity of civil and criminal justice system professionals and victim service providers across the nation to respond effectively to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (i.e., the four VAWA crimes) and foster partnerships and collaboration among organizations to address these crimes.

Priorities

• Applications that fare well in merit review and substantively address one or more of the priorities listed below, to the extent consistent with the program’s authorizing statute, may receive priority consideration for funding:
  • Measures to combat human trafficking and transnational crime, particularly crimes linked to illegal immigration and cartel operations, that support safety and justice for trafficking victims who have also suffered domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and/or stalking.
  • Projects to provide TTA that enhances victim services, especially housing, and improves law enforcement response in rural and remote areas, Tribal nations, and small towns that often lack resources to effectively combat domestic violence and sexual assault.

Funding Information

• Expected Total Amount of Funding $29,575,000
• Expected Award Amount(s) $150,000 - $1,500,000
• Expected Award Period(s) 9 – 36 months

Ineligible Activities

• The activities listed below are out of the program scope and will not be funded.
  • A project that does not sufficiently address one of the enumerated purpose areas.
  • Research projects. Funds under this program may not be used to conduct research, defined by 28 C.F.R. § 46.102(d) as a systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. However, assessments conducted for internal improvement purposes only may be allowable. For information on distinguishing between research and assessments, see the Application Companion Guide.
  • Promoting or facilitating the violation of federal immigration law.
  • Inculcating or promoting gender ideology as defined in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.
  • Promoting or facilitating discriminatory programs or ideology, including illegal DEI and “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility” programs that do not advance the policy of equal dignity and respect, as described in Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. This prohibition is not intended to interfere with any of OVW’s statutory obligations, such as funding for HBCUs, culturally specific services, and disability programs.
  • Activities that frame domestic violence or sexual assault as systemic social justice issues rather than criminal offenses (e.g., prioritizing criminal justice reform or social justice theories over victim safety and offender accountability).
  • Generic community engagement or economic development without a clear link to violence prevention, victim safety, or offender accountability.
  • Programs that discourage collaboration with law enforcement or oppose or limit the role of police, prosecutors, or immigration enforcement in addressing violence against women.
  • Awareness campaigns or media that do not lead to tangible improvements in prevention, victim safety, or offender accountability.
  • Initiatives that prioritize illegal aliens over U.S. citizens and legal residents in receiving victim services and support.
  • Excessive funding for consulting fees, training, administrative costs, or other expenses not related to measurable violence prevention, victim support, and offender accountability.
  • Any activity or program that unlawfully violates an Executive Order.
  • Direct victim services and justice system interventions. OVW’s TA Initiative funds are intended to support educational and training opportunities and technical assistance for current and potential OVW recipients and sub recipients. They cannot support law enforcement activities, legal representation, direct services, or other interventions.
  • Applications focused on a single state, region, or local geographic community, unless specified in the purpose areas

Ineligible Costs

• Grant funds under this program also may not be used for the following costs:
  • Lobbying.
  • Fundraising.
  • Purchase of real property.
  • Physical modifications to buildings, including minor renovations (such as painting or carpeting).
  • Construction.

Eligibility Criteria

• Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
• 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)
• State governments
• City or township governments
• County governments
• Special district governments
• Private institutions of higher education
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Eligible applicants for the TA Initiative are national, Tribal, statewide, or other nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants must have the capacity to provide TTA on a national level to current and potential OVW recipients and subrecipients in the United States and U.S. territories. In rare circumstances, the TA Initiative may support institutions of higher education; state, local, or Tribal governments or governmental agencies; or local non-profit organizations.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.

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