Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim-Centered Training for Law Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Abby Honold) Program

Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim-Centered Training for Law Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Abby Honold) Program is sponsored by Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), Department of Justice. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

OMB No. 1122-0020 | Approval Expires 05/31/2025 # U.S. Department of Justice # Office on Violence Against Women # OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim-Centered Training for Law Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Abby Honold) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) # Grants.

gov Funding Opportunity Number # Assistance Listing Number > Deadline to submit Standard Form/SF-424 in Grants. gov: July 18, 2025, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time > Deadline to submit application in JustGrants: July 22, 2025, by 8:59 PM Eastern Time 2 # Basic Information ........................................................................

4 Executive Summary ..................................................................................................... 4 Key Dates .................................................................................................................... 5 Resources for Applying ................................................................................................

6 # Eligibility ...................................................................................... 6 Eligible Applicants........................................................................................................ 6 Other Program Eligibility Requirements .......................................................................

7 Types of Applications ................................................................................................... 8 Ineligible Entities and Disqualifying Factors ................................................................. 8 # Program Description ...................................................................

9 Purpose Areas ............................................................................................................. 9 Priorities ..................................................................................................................... 10 Program Requirements ..............................................................................................

10 Program-Specific Unallowable Costs ......................................................................... 11 Limited Use of Funds ................................................................................................ 13 Activities Requiring Prior Approval .............................................................................

13 Type of Award............................................................................................................ 13 # Application Contents and Format............................................ 13 Letter of Intent............................................................................................................

13 Application Contents .................................................................................................. 13 Formatting and Technical Requirements ................................................................... 14 Proposal Abstract ......................................................................................................

14 Data Requested with Application ............................................................................... 14 Summary Data Sheet................................................................................................. 15 Proposal Narrative .....................................................................................................

15 Budget and Associated Documentation ..................................................................... 17 Memorandum of Understanding and Supporting Documents .................................... 19 Additional Application Components ...........................................................................

21 Disclosures and Assurances...................................................................................... 22 # Submission Requirements and Deadlines.............................. 23 3 Prior to Application Submission .................................................................................

23 How to Apply.............................................................................................................. 24 Submission Dates and Times .................................................................................... 25 Application Submission Checklist ..............................................................................

25 # Application Review Information............................................... 28 Responsiveness Review ............................................................................................ 28 Review Criteria ..........................................................................................................

28 Review and Selection Process .................................................................................. 28 Risk Review ............................................................................................................... 29 # Award Notices ...........................................................................

30 # Post-Award Requirements and Administration...................... 30 Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements ................................ 30 Post-Award Reporting Requirements ........................................................................

31 # Other Information ...................................................................... 31 Public Reporting Burden - Paperwork Reduction Act Notice ..................................... 31 Appendix A: Pre-Award Risk Assessment .................................................................

32 Appendix B: Summary Data Sheet ............................................................................ 34 4 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is accepting applications for funding in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

Created in 1995, OVW administers grant programs authorized by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and subsequent legislation and provides national leadership on issues of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. OVW grants support coordinated community responses that provide services to victims and hold offenders accountable.

The Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim-Centered Training for Law Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Abby Honold Program) (Assistance Listing Number #16.

058) supports efforts to improve law enforcement’s response to allegations of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking from the time of a victim’s initial report throughout the entire investigation, and to promote the efforts of law enforcement in improving the response to these crimes.

Note that in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, the Abby Honold Program will only support projects addressing responses to allegations of sexual assault.

The Abby Honold Program awards grants to law enforcement agencies to train officers to conduct trauma-informed and victim-centered investigations, with the goal of incorporating trauma-informed techniques designed to prevent re-traumatization of the victim and to increase communication between victims and law enforcement as well as stakeholders in a coordinated community response.

This program’s purpose is also to evaluate the effectiveness of the training. 5 Funding Opportunity Details Federal Agency Name U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Funding Opportunity Title OVW FY 2025 Demonstration Program on Trauma - Informed, Victim-Centered Training for Law Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Abby Honold) Program Announcement Type Initial Grants.

gov Funding Opportunity Assistance Listing Number 16. 058 Statutory Authority This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C § 12513. Funding Up to $6,000,000 is available for this program for FY 2025.

Anticipated Number of Awards OVW estimates that it will make up to 12 awards for an Expected Award Amount(s) Awards under this program for FY 2025 will be made for up Expected Award Period(s) Expected award period is 36 months. This table contains deadlines and other important dates. Funding Opportunity Release Date On or about May 21, 2025 Sam.

gov Registration/Renewal Recommend completing process by June 27 , Grants. gov Registration/Renewal Recommend completing process by June 27 , Letter of Intent (Optional) OVW. AbbyHonold@usdoj.

gov Grants. gov Deadline July 18, 2025, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) JustGrants Deadline July 22, 2025, by 8:59 PM ET Decision Notification Date OVW anticipates notifying applicants of funding decisions by October 01, 2025 6 For assistance with the application process or questions about this funding opportunity, contact the resources listed below. OVW Contact Phone: 202 -307 -6026 Email: OVW.

AbbyHonold@usdoj. gov For assistance with SAM. gov Website: https://sam.

gov/content/help Hours of Operation: 8:00 a. m. to 8:00 p.

m. ET Monday-Friday For assistance with Grants. gov Email: support@grants.

gov Website: https://www. grants. gov/support Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (closed federal holidays) For assistance with JustGrants Phone : 866 -655 -4482 Email: OVW.

JustGrantsSupport@usdoj. gov • Application Companion Guide • Resources for Applicants page • Budget Information on OVW Website • JustGrants Application Submission Training Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 12513, the following entities are eligible to apply for this program: • State, territorial, local, and/or Tribal law enforcement agencies that investigate crimes involving sexual assault.

Note: Indian Tribal Governments, States, and units of local government may apply on behalf of law enforcement agencies that lack authority to apply on their own. 7 The following definitions apply: • A public agency charged with policing functions, including any of its component bureaus (such as Village Public Safety Officers), including those referred to in section 2802 of title 25. 34 U.S.C.

§ 12291(a)(23). • Statutorily termed “Indian law enforcement,” the departments or individuals under the direction of the Indian tribe that maintain public order. 34 U.S.C.

§ 12291(a)(21). Indian Tribal Governments The governing body of an Indian Tribe, or A Tribe, band, pueblo, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native Village or regional or village corporation (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.))

, that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(43).

• State governments, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(37)).

Units of Local Government • Any city, county, township, town, borough, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a State (or territory) (34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(47)).

• The following are not considered units of local government: (1) Pre-trial service agencies; (2) District or city attorneys' offices; (3) Probation and parole departments; (4) Shelters; (5) Nonprofit, nongovernmental victim service agencies including faith-based or community-based organizations; and (6) Universities. 28 C. F.

R. § 90. 2(g) (modified).

Other Program Eligibility Requirements In addition to being an eligible entity, applicants also must meet the requirements below. All certification and other eligibility related documents must be current and developed in accordance with this NOFO. In addition to being an eligible entity, applicants must partner with a national, regional, or local victim service provider.

Formal partnerships must be clearly documented via a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that must be submitted with the application. Note: Indian Tribal applicants that are unable to submit a signed MOU as part of their application may instead submit a signed Letter of Commitment (LOC). If funded, the Indian Tribal applicant will be required to submit a signed MOU as a deliverable by the end of the first year of their award.

Definition of Victim Service Provider: Nonprofit, nongovernmental or Tribal organization or rape crisis center, including a state or Tribal coalition, that assists or advocates for victims of sexual assault, including faith-based organizations, and other organizations, with a documented history of effective work concerning sexual assault 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(50) (modified).

This year, OVW will accept applications for this program from the following applicants: Applicants that have never received funding under this program. Ineligible Entities and Disqualifying Factors Applications submitted by ineligible entities or that do not meet all other program eligibility requirements may not be considered for funding .

In addition, an application deemed deficient in one or more of the following areas may not be considered for funding: 1. Program-specific unallowable costs 3. Completeness of application contents An application will be removed from consideration if the applicant does not comply fully with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM.

gov requirements (see Submission Requirements and Deadlines section for more information on these requirements). An applicant with past performance issues, long-standing open audits, or an open criminal investigation also may not be considered for funding. Limit on Number of Applications OVW will consider only one application for this program per organization for the same service area (i.e., the geographic area to be served).

If an applicant submits multiple versions of the same application, OVW will review only the most recent system-validated version submitted before the deadline. 9 This program has no matching or cost-sharing requirement. This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C § 12513.

For a brief description of this program, see the For more information about OVW programs, including how recipients of OVW grant funding achieve program goals, see: OVW grant program information: OVW Grants and Programs webpage . Data that recipients collect and report: VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage .

What recipients have achieved and some of the evidence-based approaches they may have used: OVW’s most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs. Pursuant to 34 U.S.C.

§ 12513, funds under this program must be used for the following purposes: 1) Train covered individuals 1 within the demonstration site of the eligible entity to use evidence-based, trauma-informed, and victim-centered techniques and knowledge of crime victims’ rights throughout an investigation into sexual assault, including by: (A) conducting victim interviews in a manner that (i) elicits valuable information about the sexual assault, and (ii) avoids re-traumatization of the victim; (B) conducting field investigations that mirror best and promising practices available at the time of the investigation; (C) customizing investigative approaches to ensure a culturally and linguistically appropriate approach to the community being served; (D) becoming proficient in understanding and responding to complex cases, including cases of sexual assault (i) facilitated by alcohol or drugs; (ii) involving strangulation; (iii) committed by a non-stranger; (iv) committed by an individual of the same sex as the victim; > 1"Covered individual" means an individual who interfaces with victims of sexual assault, including an individual working for or on behalf of an eligible entity; an administrator or personnel of a school, university, or other educational program or activity (including a campus police officer or a school resource officer); and an emergency services or medical employee.

10 (v) involving a victim with a disability; (vi) involving a male victim; or (vii) involving a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (commonly referred to as ‘LGBT’) victim; (E) developing collaborative relationships between (i) law enforcement officers and other members of the response team; and (ii) the community being served; and (F) developing an understanding of how to define, identify, and correctly classify a report of sexual assault.

Applications that fare well in merit review and substantively address one or more of the priorities listed below, to the extent consistent with the program’s authorizing statute, may receive priority consideration for funding: 1.

Measures to combat human trafficking and transnational crime, particularly crimes linked to illegal immigration and cartel operations, that support safety and justice for trafficking victims who have also suffered domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and/or stalking; 2.

Projects to provide victim services, especially housing, and improve law enforcement response in rural and remote areas, Tribal nations, and small towns that often lack resources to effectively combat domestic violence and sexual assault; and 3. Proposals submitted by states or units of local government that certify they comply with federal immigration law, including 8 U.S.C. § 1373.

Applicants that receive funding under this program will be required to engage in the following activities: 1. Participate in OVW-sponsored training and technical assistance (TTA). 2.

Collect and report performance indicators. Forms, instructions, training, and related tools for each OVW program are available on the VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage . 3.

Participate in an assessment or evaluation if OVW conducts one that requires grantee involvement. 4. Participate in evaluation that may include sharing data with external evaluators, dedicating substantial time to data collection, or using a pre- and post-training survey tools supplied by 11 OVW.

Recipients may be expected to dedicate some OVW-funded time and resources (such as through the project coordinator) to participating in an assessment or evaluation. 5. Integrate effective and trauma-informed investigation strategies into agency policies and procedures.

6. Identify a project coordinator responsible for coordinating with the Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) providers to adapt training to the unique characteristics of the site and to deliver the training. In addition, the project coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and reporting of project data, performance metrics, and coordinating with program evaluators.

7. Create a training implementation team. This interdisciplinary team should be made up of the project coordinator, department leadership, and other relevant decision makers.

The team should also include representatives from the national, regional or local victim service provider or agency as well as any representatives from organizations who have the necessary expertise to assist in “customizing investigative approaches to ensure a culturally and linguistically appropriate approach to the community being served,” pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 12513(c)(1)(C) . 8.

Participate in New Grantee Orientation. Each demonstration site must enroll its project coordinator, one representative from each project partner, and individuals responsible for implementing the training curriculum in the orientation. Program-Specific Unallowable Costs Applications proposing activities described below may have points deducted during the review process or may be removed from consideration.

Activities that Compromise Victim Safety and Recovery or Undermine Offender Accountability OVW will not fund activities that compromise victim safety and recovery, deter healing for victims, and/or undermine offender accountability. See the Application Companion Guide for more details about these activities, including program-specific information. The activities listed below are out of the program scope and will not be funded.

1. Promoting or facilitating the violation of federal immigration law. 2.

Inculcating or promoting gender ideology as defined in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government . 3.

Promoting or facilitating discriminatory programs or ideology, including illegal DEI and “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility” programs that do not advance the policy of equal dignity and respect, as described in Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity .

This prohibition is not intended to interfere with any of OVW’s statutory obligations, such as funding for HBCUs, culturally specific services, and disability programs. 12 4. Activities that frame domestic violence or sexual assault as systemic social justice issues rather than criminal offenses (e.g., prioritizing criminal justice reform or social justice theories over victim safety and offender accountability).

5. Generic community engagement or economic development without a clear link to violence prevention, victim safety, or offender accountability. 6.

Programs that discourage collaboration with law enforcement or oppose or limit the role of police, prosecutors, or immigration enforcement in addressing violence against women. 7. Awareness campaigns or media that do not lead to tangible improvements in prevention, victim safety, or offender accountability.

8. Initiatives that prioritize illegal aliens over U.S. citizens and legal residents in receiving victim services and support. 9.

Excessive funding for consulting fees, training, administrative costs, or other expenses not related to measurable violence prevention, victim support, and offender accountability. 10. Any activity or program that unlawfully violates an Executive Order.

11. Research projects. Funds under this program may not be used to conduct research, defined by 28 C.

F. R. § 46.

102(d) as a systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. However, assessments conducted for internal improvement purposes only may be allowable. For information on distinguishing between research and assessments, see the Application Companion Guide .

12. Direct victim services. Grant funds are intended to support the work of law enforcement agencies to train officers to use trauma-informed and victim-centered approaches and investigative techniques.

Grant funds cannot be used by victim services providers to support direct services to victims. The definition of a victim service provider can be found in the Other Program Eligibility Requirements section of this Solicitation. 13.

Prevention activities. Grant funds may not be used for prevention activities. Grantees are only permitted to engage in outreach activities to inform potential victims about the availability of services.

14. Addressing child abuse. Grant funds may not be used for activities and training related to investigating child physical or sexual abuse allegations, unless the allegations involve sexual assault of a victim age 11 or older.

15. Sex offender registry. Grant funds may not be used to create sex offender registries.

16. Curriculum development. OVW has worked closely with a national technical assistance provider with relevant expertise in investigating sexual assault and in curriculum development to create training materials.

These materials must be used for the training funded under this program. Note: Recipients should serve all eligible victims as required by statute, regulation, or award Grant funds under this program also may not be used for the following costs: 3. Purchase of real property.

4. Physical modifications to buildings, including minor renovations (such as painting or carpeting). Recipients of an award under this program may use up to one percent of the funds to assess the need for internal improvements (e.g. convening listening sessions to identify service gaps in the community; surveying participants about the quality of the training.)

The OVW research decision tree in the Application Companion Guide describes how applicants can ensure that such assessments are not prohibited human subjects research.

Activities Requiring Prior Approval Recipients must receive prior approval before using grant funds to support surveys, regardless of their purpose, to ensure they are within the scope of the award and meet the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (see the Application Companion Guide for more information). Awards will be made as grants.

# Application Contents and Format Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Intent stating their intention to apply. The letter should be submitted to OVW at OVW. AbbyHonold@usdoj.

gov by June 19, 2025. This letter does not obligate the applicant to apply, and applicants that do not submit this letter can still apply. See the OVW website for a sample Letter of Intent .

Applications must include the required documents and meet the program eligibility requirements. For a checklist of all required items, see the Application Submission Checklist section of this NOFO.

14 Required Application Components Number of Possible Points Purpose of the Proposal 35 Budget worksheet and narrative 15 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Supporting Documents Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Letter(s) of Commitment (LOC) from Indian Tribal applicants. 5 Formatting and Technical Requirements Applications must follow the requirements below for all attachments, unless otherwise noted.

OVW may deduct points for applications that do not adhere to these requirements: 1. Double-spaced text (charts may be single-spaced) 4. Arial font, type no smaller than 11-point, except for footnotes, which may be 9-point 5.

Correctly numbered pages 6. No more than 15 pages for the Proposal Narrative 7. Documents in the following formats: Microsoft Word (.

doc), PDF files (. pdf), or Text Documents (. txt) 8.

Headings and sub-headings that correspond to those identified below for each application component The Proposal Abstract must provide a short summary (no more than 2000 characters) of the proposed project, including names of lead applicant and project partners, project title, purpose of the project, primary activities for which funds are requested, who will benefit (including geographic area to be served), and products and deliverables.

The abstract should not summarize past accomplishments. The Proposal Abstract must be entered into a text box in JustGrants. It will not be scored but will be used throughout the review process.

Data Requested with Application Applicants must complete the Pre-Award Risk Assessment questionnaire in JustGrants. The questionnaire will not be scored. The questions are listed in Appendix A of this NOFO.

15 (1 to 4 pages maximum, single or double-spaced) The Summary Data Sheet must be completed and submitted as an attachment under the Additional Application Components section in JustGrants. It will not be scored. Refer to Appendix B for the list of (80 points , 15 pages maximum, double-spaced) The Proposal Narrative must include the sections outlined below.

Purpose of the Proposal (35 points) 1. Describe the populations in the service area and the needs the project will address. 2.

If applicable, describe how the proposal will address priority one (human trafficking and transnational crime) and/or priority two (under-resourced rural and remote areas, Tribal nations 3. Describe the area over which the applicant has jurisdiction, including the geographic location, size, and any unique characteristics.

(Note that states, units of local government, or Tribal governments applying on behalf of law enforcement agencies must identify the agency and its area of jurisdiction). Note that OVW “must award grants . .

. for use in a variety of settings and communities, including urban, suburban, Tribal, remote, and rural areas; college campuses; or traditionally underserved communities. ” 34 U.S.C.

12513(b)(2). 4. Discuss reported rates of sexual assault (including nonintimate partner sexual assault) as applicable to the proposal.

5. Describe the challenge(s) and/or need(s) faced by the community that the project would address. 6.

Identify existing training available for law enforcement officers on sexual assault and explain why existing training does not meet current needs. 7. Describe the need for project resources and how funding would alleviate that need.

Thismust directly relate to the stated challenges and/or needs. 8. Describe the law enforcement agency’s relationship with community-based organizations, including victim service providers, and how the relationship informs policies, procedures, and training.

What Will Be Done (20 points) Recipients will receive direct training from OVW TTA providers in a Train the Trainer format. This section should therefore not include discussion of curriculum development nor should it identify 16 training or training providers. Recipients will consult with OVW and OVW TTA providers before customizing the training to the community being served.

The application must provide a clear link between the proposed activities and the need identified in the “Purpose of the Proposal” section above. This section should not include any of the activities listed as unallowable costs in the Program Description section of this NOFO. 1.

Describe how the proposed project will address the needs identified in the Purpose of the Proposal section above. 2. Describe who the OVW TTA providers will train to become trainers, i.e. discuss their roles within the department and give an approximate number of those who will receive the training to become trainers.

In addition, describe who the prospective trainers will then train within the department (e.g. patrol, investigators, command staff, dispatchers, civilian staff, etc.). Include the approximate number of those who will receive the training. 3.

Describe how the proposed project will promote efforts to provide training for law enforcement and covered individuals to improve responses to sexual assault, including how covered individuals will be made aware of these trainings. Describe a plan for, or capacity for, data collection about the impact, perceptions, and outcomes of training. 5.

Describe what steps the applicant and any proposed partner(s) will take to “customize investigative approaches to ensure a culturally and linguistically appropriate approach to the community being served. ” See 34 U.S.C. § 12513(c)(1)(C).

6. Describe what steps the applicant and any proposed partner(s) will take to make proposed services accessible to people with disabilities, people with limited English proficiency, and people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Who Will Implement the Proposal (25 points) 1.

Identify the key people and organizations, including project partners involved in the proposed project. 2. Demonstrate that the people and organizations identified have the capacity to address the stated need and can successfully implement the proposed project activities.

3. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the law enforcement agency and project partner(s), including the required national, regional, or local victim service provider, in relation to the project activities detailed in the What Will Be Done section. 4.

Identify the project coordinator and describe their experience, if any, coordinating with evaluators, implementing training programs, working with trainers, and overseeing the collection, analysis, and reporting of relevant data. 5. Identify who will serve on your training implementation team.

This interdisciplinary team should be made up of the project coordinator, department leadership, and other relevant decision makers. The team should also include representatives from the national, regional or local victim service provider or agency as well as any representatives from organizations who will 17 ensure that covered individuals receive training as described in the statutory purpose areas listed above.

Budget and Associated Documentation OVW awards are governed by the provisions of 2 C. F. R.

Part 200 and the DOJ Financial Guide . Applicants must submit a detailed budget and budget narrative and upload the applicable associated documentation under each heading, as described below. The budget worksheet and budget narrative will be reviewed separately from the Proposal Narrative.

The associated documentation will not be scored, but failure to include it may result in removal from consideration or a delay in access to funding.

For additional information on budget requirements and allowable costs, see the Budget Information , the Sample Budget Narrative (including Excel file), and the Creating a Budget webinar on the OVW Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative Applicants must upload in JustGrants a detailed budget and budget narrative for all applicable cost categories.

OVW strongly encourages using a spreadsheet (e.g., Excel, Numbers, etc.) for the budget worksheet. The budget narrative must describe each line item requested in the budget and explain all costs included in the budget, including how the costs of goods and services are determined and how they will fulfill the objectives of the project. Budgetary requirements vary among programs.

The budget should be reasonable and based on the resources needed to implement the proposed project in the applicant’s specific geographic location. The award period is 36 months. Budgets, including the total “estimated funding” on the SF-424 , must reflect 36 months of project activity.

OVW anticipates that the award period will start on October 1, 2025. Awards under this program for FY 2025 will be made for up to $500,000. OVW estimates that it will make up to 12 awards for an estimated $6,000,000.

OVW has the discretion to make awards for greater or lesser amounts than requested and to negotiate the scope of work and budget with applicants before making an award or after an award is made but prior to access to funds. 1. Present a clear link between the specific project activities and the proposed budget items.

The budget should not contain items that are not supported by the Proposal Narrative. 2. Fairly and reasonably compensate all project partners for their full level of effort, unless otherwise stated in the MOU or LOC.

18 3. Include sufficient funds to provide language access, identify other funds that the applicant has budgeted for language access for this project, or describe other resources that the applicant has secured to ensure meaningful access for persons with limited English proficiency. See the Accessibility section of this NOFO for more information.

4. Include sufficient funds to provide access for people with disabilities or who are Deaf/hard of hearing, identify other funds that the applicant has budgeted for such access for this project, or describe other resources that the applicant has secured to ensure meaningful access for such people. See the Accessibility section of this NOFO for more information.

5. Include funds to attend OVW-sponsored TTA in the amount of $15,000 for applicants located in the 48 contiguous states and $20,000 for applicants located in Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, Hawaii, and Alaska. This amount is for the entire 36-month project period and NOT per year.

Applicants also may budget expenses in excess of the required amount. 6. Include evaluation funds.

Note that OVW intends to fund an evaluator to assess the impact of a recipient’s funds, with regard to the effectiveness of trauma-informed, victim-centered training, pursuant to 34 U.S.C § 12513(e). Therefore, budgets must include sufficient funds to participate in this evaluation. This may include funds for data collection, project coordinator’s time, and technology.

7. Distinguish clearly between subawards and contracts in allocating any grant funds to other entities. a.

Pursuant to 2 C. F. R.

§ 200. 331, a subaward is for the purpose of carrying out a portion of the federal award, such as compensating an MOU partner; a contract is for the purpose of obtaining goods and services for the recipient’s use. b.

The substance of the relationship is more important than the form of the agreement in determining whether the entity receiving federal funds is a subrecipient or a contractor. c. The awarding and monitoring of contracts must follow the recipient’s documented procurement procedures, including full and open competition, pursuant to the procurement standards and oversight requirements in 2 C.

F. R. §§ 200.

317-200. 327. d.

The issuance and monitoring of subawards must meet the requirements of 2 C. F. R.

§§ 200. 328-200. 329 & 200.

332, which includes oversight of subrecipient spending and overall performance to ensure that the goals of the subaward are achieved. For more information on distinguishing between subawards and contracts, see the Budget Information , the Sample Budget Narrative , and the Application Companion Guide .

Food and Beverage/Costs for Refreshments and Meals Recipients must receive prior approval before using grant funds to provide a working meal and/or refreshments at a meeting, conference, training, or other event. Food and beverages are generally considered personal expenses for which government funds should not be used. Exceptions