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Expanding Legal Services Initiative - Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program is sponsored by Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice. Supports organizations without current in-house legal representation to develop legal programs for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
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Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:O-OVW-2025-172270 Funding Opportunity Title:OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Expanding Legal Services Initiative - Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Law, Justice and Legal Services Expected Number of Awards:16 Assistance Listings:16.
524 -- Legal Assistance for Victims Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Dec 23, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jan 28, 2025 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jan 28, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 9,200,000 Eligible Applicants:Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:Private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, and territorial organizations.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Office on Violence Against Women Description:The Expanding Legal Services Initiative intends to expand legal representation available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by funding organizations with a history of providing direct services to victims of these crimes, but that do not currently offer in-house legal representation for victims.
The initial ELSI award includes a planning phase during which recipients engage in ongoing training and technical assistance to set up a legal department in the organization. Continuation funds support the direct legal services provided by the legal department established during the planning phase.
Link to Additional Information:Full Announcement Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW. ELSI@usdoj. gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations; publicly funded entities acting in a nongovernmental capacity, such as law schools; Indian Tribal governments; Indian Tribal organizations; and territorial organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $750,000 over 24 months. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Expanding Legal Services Initiative - Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program is funded by Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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