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Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This program increases access to legal assistance for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It funds projects that provide comprehensive legal assistance in matters arising from abuse or violence.
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gov Maintenance Calendar OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Office on Violence Against Women Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:O-OVW-2025-172269 Funding Opportunity Title:OVW Fiscal Year 2025 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:46 Assistance Listings:16.
524 -- Legal Assistance for Victims Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Dec 06, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jan 28, 2025 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jan 28, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 33,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:Private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, territorial organizations, and publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity such as law schools.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Office on Violence Against Women Description:The Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program (LAV) is intended to increase the availability of legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by funding comprehensive legal services projects.
The legal services projects should include organizations that have a mission and history of providing direct services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations; publicly funded entities acting in a nongovernmental capacity, such as law schools; Indian Tribal governments; Indian Tribal organizations; and territorial organizations.
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 and OVW. LAV@usdoj. gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Private nonprofit entities, Indian Tribal governments and Tribal organizations, territorial organizations, and publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity such as law schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $400,000 - $900,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This program funds comprehensive, direct legal services for adult and youth victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence.
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