Children and Youth Exposed
(1) programs that provide services for children exposed to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, which may include direct counseling, advocacy, or mentoring, and must include support for the nonabusing
(2) training, coordination, and advocacy for programs that serve children and youth (such as Head Start, child care, and after-school programs) on how to safely and confidentially identify children and families experiencing domestic violence and properly refer them to programs that can provide direct services to the family and children, and coordination with other domestic violence or other programs serving children exposed to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking that can provide the training and direct services referenced in this subsection.
The Department of Justice enforces the law and defends the interest of the United States, ensuring public safety against threats foreign and domestic; providing Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; seeking just punishment for those guilty of unlawful pursuits; and ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The Director shall award grants--
(A) considering the needs of underserved populations;
(B) awarding not less than 10 percent of such amounts to Indian tribes for the funding of tribal projects from the amounts made available under this section for a fiscal year;
(C) awarding up to 8 percent for the funding of technical assistance programs from the amounts made available under this section for a fiscal year; and
(D) awarding not less than 66 percent to programs described in subsection (c)(1) of this section from the amounts made available under this section for a fiscal year.
100% of funds for discretionary grant purposes.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall be a--
(1) a victim service provider, tribal nonprofit organization or community-based organization that has a documented history of effective work concerning children or youth exposed to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including programs that provide culturally specific services, Head Start, childcare, faith-based organizations, after school programs, and health and mental health providers; or
(2) a State, territorial, or tribal, or local unit of government agency that is partnered with an organization described in paragraph (1).
Beneficiary Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall be a--
(1) a victim service provider, tribal nonprofit organization or community-based organization that has a documented history of effective work concerning children or youth exposed to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including programs that provide culturally specific services, Head Start, childcare, faith-based organizations, after school programs, and health and mental health providers; or
(2) a State, territorial, or tribal, or local unit of government agency that is partnered with an organization described in paragraph (1).
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedures
An entity shall--
(1) prepare and submit to the Director an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require; and
(2) at a minimum, describe in the application the policies and procedures that the entity has or will adopt to--
(A) enhance or ensure the safety and security of children who have been or are being exposed to violence and their nonabusing parent, enhance or ensure the safety and security of children and their nonabusing parent in homes already experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and
(B) ensure linguistically, culturally, and community relevant services for underserved communities.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, Title III, Section 303, Public Law 109-162, 42 U.S.C 14043d-2.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Applicants will be notified by the end of the fiscal year.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Considered on a case-by-case basis.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements. Grants will be made for amounts up to 100 percent of the costs of the programs or projects contained in the approved applications. Match is not required for this grant program; however, applicants are encouraged to maximize the impact of Federal dollars by contributing to the cost of the project. Supplemental contributions may be cash, in-kind services, or a combination of both.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
OVW will make grants under this program for a period of 2 years. Funds are released on an as-needed basis to the grantee. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Semi-annual progress reports, quarterly financial reports, and a final report are required, as stipulated in the program regulations and the effective edition of the OVW Financial Guide.
No cash reports are required.
Progress reports shall explain the activities carried out and include an assessment of the effectiveness of those activities in achieving the purposes of the program, including number of persons served and numbers of persons seeking services who could not be served.
No expenditure reports are required.
Progress reports shall explain the activities carried out and include an assessment of the effectiveness of those activities in achieving the purposes of the program, including number of persons served and numbers of persons seeking services who could not be served.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
The award recipient must keep complete records on disposition of funds.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0409-0-1-754.
Obigations
(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 09 $0; FY 10 est $0; FY 11 est $7,610,160
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
The OVW Financial Guide
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices.
Headquarters Office
Josh Kamp, 800 K Street, NW Suite 850, Washington, District of Columbia 20001 Email: joshua.kamp@usdoj.gov Phone: (202) 353-2639.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Criteria are established by the Office on Violence Against Women and included in an annual solicitation.
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