OVW FY 2019 Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program | OVW 2019 15743

Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2019 15743

The OVW FY 2019 Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number: OVW 2019 15743) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). It falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 16.590. The program is designed to strengthen how the criminal justice system responds to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by treating these acts as serious criminal violations that demand a coordinated, system-wide approach rather than isolated or fragmented interventions.

The core purpose of this opportunity is to support efforts that improve collaboration across the full range of criminal justice and related partners. In practice, the program emphasizes coordination among law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and other justice system components, alongside allied partners where appropriate, so that responses to these crimes are consistent, victim-centered, and effective. The underlying idea is that better outcomes come from integrated strategies, shared protocols, and aligned decision-making, rather than each agency or office operating independently. By funding coordinated responses, the program aims to improve case handling, increase accountability for offenders, and enhance safety and access to justice for victims and survivors.

Eligibility is broad and includes multiple types of public and nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The opportunity is also open to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). In addition, the listing indicates "Others" may be eligible, with the expectation that the full announcement includes an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section that clarifies any additional applicant categories or conditions. This range of eligible applicants reflects the program's focus on multi-jurisdictional and cross-system coordination, where both governmental entities and qualified nonprofits can play key roles in improving criminal justice responses.

Awards under this program are grants, with an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000 per award. OVW anticipated making approximately 50 awards under this FY 2019 solicitation. The opportunity was created on January 15, 2019, and the original application closing date was February 26, 2019. Taken together, these details suggest a competitive, time-limited federal funding round aimed at supporting a sizable number of jurisdictions and organizations in implementing or enhancing coordinated criminal justice strategies addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

In summary, this OVW grant opportunity is focused on improving the way criminal justice systems respond to some of the most serious and complex interpersonal crimes by supporting coordinated, system-wide efforts. It provides discretionary grant funding to a range of governmental and nonprofit applicants, with substantial potential award amounts and an expectation of multiple awards nationwide, all aimed at strengthening accountability, consistency, and collaboration across the criminal justice response to these offenses.

• The Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2019 Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.590.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jan 15, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 26, 2019. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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