# OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program Solicitation

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-ovw-2022-171026-ovw-fiscal-year-2022-legal-assistance-for-victims/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337546

> Office on Violence Against Women offered grants of up to $800,000 (at least $600,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. It expected to make about 56 awards worth $35.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 10, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-OVW-2022-171026 |
| Agency | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 10, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $800,000 |
| Award floor | $600,000 |
| Expected awards | 56 |
| Total funding | $35.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.524 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants are limited to: Private nonprofit entities; publicly funded organizations not acting in a governmental capacity; territorial organizations; Indian tribal governments; and tribal organizations in the United States or U.S. territories. For more information, see the Eligibility Information section of this solicitation.

## What the grant funds

This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 20121. The LAV Grant Program (CFDA 16.524) is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid adult and youth (ages 11 and older) victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by providing funds for comprehensive direct legal services to victims in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence. "Legal assistance" includes assistance to adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in: a) family, tribal, territorial, immigration, employment, administrative agency, housing matters, campus administrative or protection or stay away order proceedings, and other similar matters; and b) criminal justice investigations, prosecutions, and post-trial matters (including sentencing, parole, and probation) that impact the victim's safety and privacy. Intake or referral, by itself, does not constitute legal assistance. 34 U.S.C.§12291(a)(19). Comprehensive legal services should address the broad spectrum of legal issues that victims encounter and help promote economic independence for victims. In addition to representation in emergency and non-emergency protection order hearings, this includes representation in family matters (divorce, child custody, or child support), consumer or housing matters, and credit restoration. Services must include legal representation by a licensed attorney. For additional information about this program and related performance measures, including how awards contribute to the achievement of program goals and objectives, see: OVW grant program information: OVW Grants and Programs Webpage. Program performance measures under the Measuring Effectiveness Initiative: VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage. Examples of successful projects in OVW's most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-OVW-2022-171026 still open?

No. It closed on March 10, 2022.

### Who can apply for OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program Solicitation?

Office on Violence Against Women accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for OVW Fiscal Year 2022 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program Solicitation?

Closed March 10, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $800,000 each. About $35.0 million in total across about 56 awards.

### Who has won Legal Assistance for Victims grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Victim Rights Law Center Inc, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corp, Ayuda. The program made 300 awards worth $193 million in that time.