OVW FY 2019 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Program
Agency: Office on Violence Against Women
Assistance Listings
- 16.589 -- Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in rural communities face unique challenges and barriers to receiving assistance rarely encountered in urban areas. The geographic isolation, transportation barriers, economic structure, particularly strong social and cultural pressures, and lack of available services in rural jurisdictions significantly compound the problems confronted by those seeking support and services to end the violence in their lives. These factors also complicate the ability of the criminal justice system to investigate and prosecute sexual assault,...
domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking cases. In addition, socio-cultural, economic, and geographic barriers create difficulties for victim services providers to identify and assist victims of these crimes.
The United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) (www.ovw.usdoj.gov) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for the Fiscal Year 2019 Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Assistance Program. This program furthers the Departments mission by supporting projects designed to address and prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in rural jurisdictions.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Sue Pugliese
Grant Program Specialist
(202) 305-1660
ovw.rural@usdoj.gov
ovw.rural@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closed: February 14, 2019
Award
$35,000,000
Program Funding
50
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OVW-2019-15825
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Humanities
Law justice and legal services
Housing
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
December 18, 2018
Archive date:
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