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OVW Research and Evaluation Program
By generating more knowledge about strategies for serving victims and holding
Because OVW has very limited funds to support research and evaluation, this program prioritizes topics for which a stronger evidence base would help OVW grantees use federal funds most effectively.
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.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Arizona State University | $ 405,739 | 2018-11-01 | 2021-12-31 | |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $ 428,838 | 2018-11-01 | 2021-10-31 | |
| Yale University | $ 439,540 | 2018-11-01 | 2021-10-31 | |
| Urban Institute (the) | $ 602,701 | 2018-11-01 | 2021-04-30 | |
| Michigan State University | $ 417,640 | 2018-11-01 | 2021-04-30 | |
| University Of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. | $ 439,542 | 2018-11-01 | 2020-10-31 | |
| Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault | $ 400,000 | 2017-11-01 | 2020-10-31 | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $ 400,000 | 2017-11-01 | 2020-10-31 | |
| Michigan State University | $ 399,989 | 2017-11-01 | 2020-10-31 | |
| Boston College, Trustees Of | $ 313,558 | 2017-11-01 | 2020-10-31 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
OVW is interested in funding research and evaluation to generate knowledge in the six areas of study listed below:
1. Victims? needs.
How victimization and its aftermath affect people?s lives, especially people who are marginalized; and what they need to cope, heal, and achieve safety and justice
2. Cultures, disparities, and access.
Ways that cultural differences and social inequalities matter in terms of where and to whom people go for help, and whether people are able to access justice and get services that are useful to them
3. Justice.
Ways the justice system can effectively pursue and achieve justice in cases involving domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; with justice broadly understood to include autonomy for victims, accountability for offenders, procedural fairness for all, and restorative justice
4. Impact.
Short- and long-term impact of the justice system?s response, victim services, and other VAWA-funded interventions on victim safety and offender accountability
5. Indicators of success.
What success looks like and how to measure it?for people who work with victims and offenders, for victims pursing safety and justice, and for offenders being accountable for their violence
6. Prevention.
How to prevent violence from happening.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are limited to: States (including territories), units of local government, federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit organizations), institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education).
Beneficiary Eligibility
This program prioritizes research on topics for which a stronger evidence base would help OVW grantees use federal funds most effectively.
Credentials/Documentation
Specific criteria for the program are provided in an annual solicitation available at www.justice.gov/OVW. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372, 'Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.' An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The receipt, review, and analysis of applications will follow Office on Violence Against Women policies and procedures for the administration of grant applications.
Award Procedures
Upon approval by the Office on Violence Against Women, online notification is sent to the applicant agency with copies of the Grant Award. One copy of the Grant Award must be signed by an authorized official and returned to OVW.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Violence Against Women Act, as amended, Public Law 109-162, 42 U.S.C 13925(b)(7).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Applicants will be notified by the end of the fiscal year.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Renewals are 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. 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. This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Information regarding length of awards will be included in an annual solicitation for the program. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds are released on an as-needed basis to the grantee. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Periodic drawdowns should be based upon immediate disbursement/reimbursement needs and project progress.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Reports are required as stipulated in the effective edition of the DOJ Financial Guide.
No cash reports are required.
Semi-annual 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.
Quarterly Federal Financial Reports are required.
Grantees must monitor grant and subgrant supported activities to assure compliance with applicable Federal requirements and that performance goals are being achieved.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to an award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the three year period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims or audit findings involving the records have been resolved and final action taken.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0409-0-1-754.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 16 $3,356,608; FY 17 Estimate Not Available; and FY 18 Estimate Not Available
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$270,000-$450,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Program solicitations can be found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/grant-programs. Recipients must comply with the current version of the DOJ Financial Grants Management Guide found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/grantees.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Tia Farmer 145 N Street NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20530 Email: tia.farmer@usdoj.gov Phone: 2023051177
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Criteria is specified in the annual program solicitation.
