Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2018 13828
The OVW FY 2018 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program Solicitation is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), designed to expand access to legal help for people who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. The program focuses on making sure both adults and youth can obtain the civil and criminal legal assistance they need to pursue safety, stability, and justice in legal issues that relate to, or stem from, the abuse. A key requirement is that services be provided at minimum or no cost to victims, removing financial barriers that often prevent survivors from getting meaningful legal representation.
The main purpose of the funding is to support direct legal services for victims in matters connected to the violence, such as protection orders and other court remedies, family law issues affected by the abuse, housing and employment problems tied to victimization, and other civil or related legal needs that arise because of the harm they experienced. While the solicitation recognizes that victims may need assistance navigating criminal legal processes (for example, participating in proceedings, understanding rights, or seeking relief connected to the offense), the funds are explicitly not allowed to be used for criminal defense services. In other words, the program is structured to support victims and survivors, not to defend people accused of crimes.
Beyond simply increasing the number of lawyers available, the LAV program emphasizes quality and effectiveness through innovative and collaborative project design. OVW is looking for approaches that strengthen representation and improve outcomes for survivors, often by building partnerships among legal service providers, victim service organizations, courts, schools, and other community or tribal stakeholders. The objective is to develop projects that do more than handle cases one-by-one, aiming instead to improve how systems respond to survivors and to ensure victims receive competent, trauma-informed legal advocacy tailored to the realities of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Eligible applicants include a broad mix of organizations that are positioned to deliver or support legal services, including nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions), public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and other Native American tribal organizations. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.524. The solicitation was created on December 7, 2017, with an original closing date of February 1, 2018. OVW anticipated making approximately 55 awards, with an award ceiling of $800,000 per award, indicating an effort to fund multiple projects nationwide while still supporting initiatives large enough to build strong service capacity and partnerships.Apply for OVW 2018 13828
- The Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2018 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Solicitation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.524.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 07, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 01, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 55 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - OVW FY 2018 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program
What is the OVW FY 2018 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program?
The OVW FY 2018 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). It is designed to expand access to legal assistance for people who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking.
Who is the funder for this grant opportunity?
The funder is the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
What is the main purpose of LAV funding?
The primary purpose is to support direct legal services for victims in legal matters that relate to, or stem from, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. The goal is to help survivors pursue safety, stability, and justice through civil and related legal assistance.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The program is intended to serve victims and survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The solicitation specifically emphasizes ensuring that both adults and youth can obtain the legal assistance they need.
What types of legal issues can LAV-funded services cover?
LAV funding supports legal services in matters connected to the violence, including protection orders and other court remedies, family law issues affected by the abuse, and housing and employment problems tied to victimization, along with other civil or related legal needs arising from the harm experienced.
Does the program support help with criminal legal processes?
Yes, the solicitation recognizes that victims may need help navigating criminal legal processes, such as participating in proceedings, understanding rights, or seeking relief connected to the offense. However, funding limits still apply regarding what kinds of criminal-related services can be supported.
Can LAV funds be used for criminal defense services?
No. The solicitation explicitly states that funds are not allowed to be used for criminal defense services. The program is structured to support victims and survivors, not to defend people accused of crimes.
Are services required to be free for victims?
Services must be provided at minimum or no cost to victims. This is a key requirement intended to remove financial barriers that often prevent survivors from accessing meaningful legal representation.
Is the program only about increasing the number of attorneys?
No. In addition to expanding access, the program emphasizes quality and effectiveness, including innovative and collaborative project design to strengthen representation and improve outcomes for survivors.
What kinds of partnerships or collaborations does OVW encourage?
The solicitation highlights partnerships among legal service providers, victim service organizations, courts, schools, and other community or tribal stakeholders. The intent is to build projects that improve how systems respond to survivors and support competent, trauma-informed legal advocacy.
What is meant by "trauma-informed legal advocacy" in the context of this opportunity?
The solicitation emphasizes legal advocacy tailored to the realities of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, with a focus on providing competent support that reflects survivors' experiences and needs.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions), public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and other Native American tribal organizations.
Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The solicitation states that nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status may be eligible (with the noted exclusion that higher education institutions are treated separately).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are listed among eligible applicants.
Are Tribal governments and Tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are included as eligible applicants.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.524.
When was the solicitation created?
The solicitation was created on December 7, 2017.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was February 1, 2018.
How many awards did OVW anticipate making?
OVW anticipated making approximately 55 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $800,000 per award.
What kind of projects is OVW trying to support through LAV?
OVW is looking for projects that expand access to legal help while also improving quality and outcomes through innovative, collaborative approaches. The solicitation emphasizes projects that go beyond handling cases individually by strengthening systems and partnerships that better respond to survivors.
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