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Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Program is sponsored by DOJ Office on Violence Against Women. The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Program is a DOJ Office on Violence Against Women grant that increases the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance for adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
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gov Maintenance Calendar OVW FY 2017 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Solicitation Office on Violence Against Women Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:OVW-2017-11920 Funding Opportunity Title:OVW FY 2017 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program Solicitation Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Law, Justice and Legal Services Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program supports projects to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to the victims.
Expected Number of Awards:60 Assistance Listings:16.
524 -- Legal Assistance for Victims Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:Feb 16, 2017 Current Closing Date for Applications:Feb 16, 2017 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 30,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:Office on Violence Against Women Description:The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking who are seeking relief in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimum or no cost to the victims.
LAV Grant Program funds may not be used to provide criminal defense services. Grant funds may be used to provide direct legal services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence.
The objective of the LAV Grant Program is to develop innovative, collaborative projects that provide quality representation to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Legal service organizations assisting victims. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Program is funded by DOJ Office on Violence Against Women. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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