The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is offering the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program to provide victim-centered transitional housing services including counseling, support groups, safety planning, and advocacy services. This grant aims to assist victims in need of short-term housing, with a focus on flexible and individualized services tailored to their unique needs. Programs funded under this grant should offer practical assistance like employment services, transportation vouchers, and referrals to other agencies, ensuring victims have access to comprehensive support to help them transition to permanent housing and reach their goals. Closing date: Jan 08, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 43405
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2009-1991 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2009 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.736 — Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 07, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The OVW Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program (Transitional Housing Assistance Program) focuses on a holistic, victim-centered approach to provide transitional housing services that move individuals into permanent housing. Grants made under this grant program support programs that provide assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are in need of transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, and related support services. It is critical that successful transitional housing programs provide a wide range of flexible and optional services that reflect the differences and individual needs of victims and that allow victims to choose the course of action that is best for them. Transitional housing programs may offer individualized services such as counseling, support groups, safety planning, and advocacy services as well as practical services such as licensed child care, employment services, transportation vouchers, telephones, and referrals to other agencies. Trained staff and case managers may also be available to work with clients to help them determine and reach their goals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OVW Solicitations |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristen Weschler
Program Specialist Email:OVW.TransitionalHousing@usdoj.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Non-profit added as eligible applicants | Dec 18, 2008 | |
| Dec 18, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2009-1991 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2009 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.736 — Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 20, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 07, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The OVW Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program (Transitional Housing Assistance Program) focuses on a holistic, victim-centered approach to provide transitional housing services that move individuals into permanent housing. Grants made under this grant program support programs that provide assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are in need of transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, and related support services. It is critical that successful transitional housing programs provide a wide range of flexible and optional services that reflect the differences and individual needs of victims and that allow victims to choose the course of action that is best for them. Transitional housing programs may offer individualized services such as counseling, support groups, safety planning, and advocacy services as well as practical services such as licensed child care, employment services, transportation vouchers, telephones, and referrals to other agencies. Trained staff and case managers may also be available to work with clients to help them determine and reach their goals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OVW Solicitations |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristen Weschler
Program Specialist Email:OVW.TransitionalHousing@usdoj.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVW-2009-1991 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW FY 2009 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.736 — Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 07, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Domestic violence and sexual assault victim service providers, domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions, other nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations, faith-based and community organizations, and culturally specific organizations, that have a documented history of effective work concerning domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | The OVW Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program (Transitional Housing Assistance Program) focuses on a holistic, victim-centered approach to provide transitional housing services that move individuals into permanent housing. Grants made under this grant program support programs that provide assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are in need of transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, and related support services. It is critical that successful transitional housing programs provide a wide range of flexible and optional services that reflect the differences and individual needs of victims and that allow victims to choose the course of action that is best for them. Transitional housing programs may offer individualized services such as counseling, support groups, safety planning, and advocacy services as well as practical services such as licensed child care, employment services, transportation vouchers, telephones, and referrals to other agencies. Trained staff and case managers may also be available to work with clients to help them determine and reach their goals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | OVW Solicitations |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristen Weschler
Program Specialist Email:OVW.TransitionalHousing@usdoj.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kristen Weschler Program Specialist Email: OVW.TransitionalHousing@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.736 | PKG00008837 | Nov 20, 2008 | Jan 08, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
43405 SF424-2.0.pdf
43405 Project-1.1.pdf
43405 Budget-1.1.pdf
43405 SF424B-1.1.pdf
43405 ED_CertificationDebarment-1.1.pdf
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