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Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Assistance Program
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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 16.589 |
Program
web site |
http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/fy2010-rural-solicit
ations.pdf
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| Sponsor |
U.S. Department of Justice |
| Deadlines |
February 18, 2010 |
| Purpose |
The Rural Program recognizes that victims of sexual assault, domestic
violence, dating violence, and stalking living in rural jurisdictions face unique challenges and
barriers to receiving assistance rarely encountered in urban areas. The geographic isolation,
economic structure, particularly strong social and cultural pressures, and lack of available
services in rural jurisdictions significantly compound the problems confronted by those seeking
support and services to end the violence in their lives and complicate the ability of the criminal
justice system to investigate and prosecute sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence,
and stalking cases. In addition, socio-cultural, economic, and geographic barriers create
difficulties for victim service providers and other social services professionals to identify and
assist victims of these crimes.
The primary purpose of the Rural Program is to enhance the safety of victims of sexual assault,
domestic violence, dating violence and stalking by supporting projects uniquely designed to
address and prevent these crimes in rural jurisdictions. |
| Eligibility |
By statute, eligible entities for this program are:
States;
Indian Tribes;
Local Governments; and
Nonprofit, public or private entities, including Tribal nonprofit organizations.
All eligible applicants must demonstrate that the target area to be served is a rural area or
community, as defined by 42 U.S.C., § 13925(a)(21). For the purpose of the Rural Program, a
rural area or community is defined as (a) any area or community, respectively, no part of which
is within an area designated as a standard metropolitan statistical area by the Office of
Management and Budget; or (b) any area or community, respectively, that is (i) within an area
designated as a metropolitan statistical area or considered part of a metropolitan statistical area;
and (ii) located in a rural census tract. |
Geographic
coverage |
Nationwide |
Amount of
funding |
Award Ceiling: $900,000. Applicants should carefully consider the resources needed to successfully implement the project
proposed and present a realistic budget that accurately reflects project costs. Rural Program
funds for FY 2010 will be awarded based on the following guidelines:
Projects serving 1-4 rural counties will be eligible to receive up to $350,000.
Projects serving 5-8 rural counties will be eligible to receive up to $700,000.
Projects serving 9 or more rural counties will be eligible to receive up to $900,000. |
Application
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A link to the application is available through Grants.gov at: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=51040.
In 2010 OVW applications will be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs
Grants Management System (GMS). For further information and assistance, please see:
http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/gms-application.pdf.
The GMS registration deadline is February 4, 2010.
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For more information contact:
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact OVW at (202) 307-6026. Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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