To provide information and
training to organizations and programs that provide services to individuals
with disabilities, including independent living centers, disability-related
service organizations, and domestic violence programs providing shelter or
related assistance. Specifically, education and technical assistance projects
under this grant program will focus on: 1) the nature, definition and
characteristics of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault experienced
by women who are individuals with disabilities; 2) outreach activities to
ensure that women who are individuals with disabilities who are victims of
domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault receive appropriate
assistance; 3) the requirements of shelters and victim services organizations
under Federal anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
and 4) cost- effective ways that shelters and victim services may accommodate
the needs of individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Education and Technical Assistance Education and Training Grants to End
Violence Against Women will provide education, consultation, and information
to organizations and programs that provide services to individuals with
disabilities who are victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual
assault; that is, disability- related service organizations, domestic violence
programs (including shelters) and sexual assault programs (including rape
crisis centers), independent living centers, community-based organizations and
faith-based organizations with expertise in serving women with disabilities.
Specifically, eligible applicants are States, units of local government,
Indian tribal governments, and nongovernmental private entities. Applicants
must demonstrate that they have consulted and coordinated in a meaningful way
with nonprofit services programs (public or private) that serve individuals
with disabilities. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that they have
consulted and coordinated in a meaningful way with nonprofit, nongovernmental
domestic violence and/or sexual assault victim services programs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
States, units of local government, Indian
tribal governments, and nongovernmental private entities. For-profit
organizations and individuals are not eligible.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Beneficiaries include victim service agencies
who respond to crime victims who are individuals with disabilities.
Credentials/Documentation:
Costs will be determined in accordance with
OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, and OMB Circular No.
A-110 for Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Nonprofit
Organizations.
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 forms furnished by the Federal agency, in
accordance with 28 CFR, Part 66 (Common Rule), must be used for this program.
Application Procedure:
Applicants must submit proposals to the Office
of Justice Programs on Standard Form 424 (Federal Assistance Applications). The
receipt, review, and analysis of applications will follow Office of Justice
Programs policies and procedures for the administration of grant applications.
This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure:
Upon approval by the Office of Justice Programs, a
letter 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 the
Office of Justice Programs.
Deadlines:
Contact the Violence Against Women Office in the Office of
Justice Programs for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
Approximately 120 days after an
application due date.
Appeals:
Not applicable.
Renewals:
Renewals are considered on a case-by-case basis.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
Grants will be made for amounts up
to 100 percent of the costs of the programs or projects contained in the
approved applications. Match is not required for this grant program; however,
applicants are encouraged to maximize the impact of Federal grant dollars by
contributing to the costs of their projects. Supplemental contributions may be
cash, in-kind services, or a combination of both.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Up to 24 months. Funds are
released on an as-needed basis to the grantee.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
Semi-annual progress and quarterly financial reports are
required, as stipulated in the program regulations and the effective edition of
the OJP Financial Guide. Upon completion of the grant period, grantees shall
file a performance report explaining the activities carried out and including an
assessment of the effectiveness of those activities in achieving the purposes of
the program.
Audits:
Nonfederal entities that expend $300,000 or more in Federal
funds (from all sources, including pass-through sub-awards) in the
organization's fiscal year shall have a single organization-wide audit conducted
in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133. The audit report is due
to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse not later than 9 months after the end of the
recipient's fiscal year.
Records:
The award recipient must keep complete records on disposition
of funds.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
15-0404-0-1-754.
Obligations:
(Grants) FY 01 $0; FY 02 est $7,500,000; and FY 03 est
$7,500,000.
Violence Against Women Office, Office of Justice
Programs, Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531.
Telephone: (202) 307-6026.
Web Site Address:
http://www.usdoj.gov/vawo.
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Not applicable. No awards have been made at this time.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Criteria are established by the Office of Justice Programs and included in an
annual Application Kit.
