The Office on Violence against Women (OVW), a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking applications for the Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program Solicitation 2021.
The Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (Rural Program) (CFDA# 16.589) supports efforts to enhance the safety of rural victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and supports projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural areas.
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Applications proposing activities in the following areas will be given special consideration:
a) Reduce violent crime against women and promote victim safety through investing in law enforcement and increasing prosecution.
b) Empower victims to become survivors by focusing on long-term safety and sustainable economic independence.
c) Increase resources for courts and Tribes to register protection orders in NCIC and give access to Tribes to crime information systems.
d) Increase efforts to combat stalking.
Eligible applicants are limited to: States and territories, Indian tribes, local governments, and nonprofit (public or private) entities, including tribal nonprofit organizations, in the United States or U.S. territories.
Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards: $750,000.00.
Period of Performance Start Date: 10/1/20 12:00 AM.
Period of Performance Duration (Months): 36.
Closing Date for Applications: Mar 12, 2021.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=330985
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