FEDERAL

U.S. Department of Justice; Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
OVW FY 2016 Sexual Assault Services (SAS) Culturally Specific Program Grant

Deadline: February 2, 2016

Eligibility: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Funding Available: typically makes awards in the range of $290,000 to $300,000. OVW estimates that it will make up to 9 awards for an estimated $2,700,000

Description: The goal of the SAS Culturally Specific Program is to create, maintain, and expand sustainable sexual assault services provided by culturally specific organizations, which are uniquely situated to respond to the needs of sexual assault victims from culturally specific populations.

OVW will conduct two (2) Pre-Application Conference Calls. The pre-application calls are for new potential applicants and continuation grantees interested in applying for SAS Culturally Specific Program funding. Participation in these calls is optional. The conference calls are tentatively scheduled on the following dates:

1. Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. E.T.

2. Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. E.T.

Contact Information: For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact the OVW SAS Culturally Specific Program Unit at (202) 307-6026 or OVW.SASP.Cultural@usdoj.gov;

For the application: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=280425