OVW FY 2020 Justice for Families Program Solicitation
The summary for the OVW FY 2020 Justice for Families Program Solicitation grant is detailed below.
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OVW FY 2020 Justice for Families Program Solicitation: The Grants to Support Families in the Justice System program (referred to as the Justice for Families Program) was authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse. The program supports the following activities for improving the capacity of courts and communities to respond to families affected by the targeted crimes: court-based and court-related programs; supervised visitation and safe exchange by and between parents; training for people who work with families in the court system; civil legal services; and the provision of resources in juvenile court matters.
| Federal Grant Title: | OVW FY 2020 Justice for Families Program Solicitation |
| Federal Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women (USDOJ-OJP-OVW) |
| Grant Categories: | Law Justice and Legal Services Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2020-17568 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 16.021 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | January 22nd, 2020 |
| Original Application Deadline: | January 22nd, 2020 |
| Posted Date: | November 12th, 2019 |
| Creation Date: | November 12th, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | No date given |
| Total Program Funding: | $11,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $650,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $550,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | December 23rd, 2019 |
- Category Explanation
- The Justice for Families Program supports projects to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- States, units of local government, courts (including juvenile courts), Indian tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, and victim service providers.
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Full Announcement
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Julie Aldrich
Grant Program Specialist
202-307-6026
[email protected]
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