Resources for Applicants

• Budget Information
• Sample Budget Narrative (Includes link to Excel file)
• Cost Allocation Information
• Creating a Budget webinar

• Sample Delivery of Legal Assistance Certification Letter (PDF)
• Sample Letter of Intent
• Sample Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation

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• Sample Audit Letter (PDF)
• Sample Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)
• Sample Letter of Nonsupplanting

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• Sample Letter of Intent - TA Initiative (PDF)
• Sample Letter of Out-of-Scope Activities Certification (PDF)

• Office for Civil Rights: Partnerships with Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations
• In accordance with DOJ’s interpretation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 as set forth in a June 29, 2007 Memorandum of Opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel, funded faith-based organizations may prefer co-religionists for employees in programs funded by OVW if they can certify that they meet certain criteria. For more information, see FAQ - Nondiscrimination Grant Condition in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 and the applicable certification form (PDF).

• Grant Writing Tips (PDF)
• Supplanting Examples (PDF)
• Tips for Family Justice Centers and Other Multi-Agency Collaboratives

• Standard Forms and Instructions (not to be used for Budget Detail Worksheet)
• Revised Confidentiality Acknowledgement Form (PDF)
• Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire (PDF)

• 2024 DOJ Financial Guide (PDF)
• 2023 DOJ Financial Guide (PDF)
• 2022 DOJ Financial Guide (PDF)
• 2021 DOJ Financial Guide (PDF)
• 2020 DOJ Financial Guide (PDF)
• 2019 DOJ Financial Guide (PDF)
• 2018 DOJ Financial Guide (PDF)
• 2017 DOJ Financial Guide (PDF)
• 2014 OVW Financial Guide (PDF)
• 2013 OVW Financial Guide (PDF)
• Justification for Non-Competitive Procurement (Sole Source Justification)

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• Indirect Cost Rate Policy (PDF)

OVW Pre-award Risk Assessment Questions

• Abuse in Later Life Sample Budget Detail Worksheet

• Sample Certification of Eligibility
• Sample Memorandum of Understanding
• Sample Certification of Statutory Minimum Requirements Letter

• Children and Youth & Engaging Men Storybook
• Children and Youth Narrative Sample (download)
• Children and Youth Peer Reviewer Information
• Engaging Men Peer Reviewer Information

• Sample Certification of Eligibility
• Sample Memorandum of Understanding
• Sample Certification of Statutory Minimum Requirements Letter

• Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Example Application and Budget #1
• Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Example Application and Budget #2

Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program Certifications and Assurance Letter

• Sample ICJR General Certification of Eligibility Letter for Courts
• Sample ICJR General Certification of Eligibility Letter for States, Units of Local Government, and Tribes
• Sample Prosecution Certification of Eligibility Letter for States, Units of Local Government, and Tribes
• Sample Minor Certification of Eligibility Letter for States, Units of Local Government, and Tribes
• Sample HIV Certification, Assurance, and Exemption Letters
• Notice to ICJR Applicants About Eligibility

• Guiding Principles for Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Programs
• Justice for Families Required Certifications Chart and Sample Letters

Sample Delivery of Legal Assistance Certification Letter

National Resource Center on Cybercrimes Against Individuals Program Certifications and Assurance Sample Letter and Instructions

Sample Certification to Implement Statutorily Defined Restorative Practices

• Rural Eligibility Checklist (Excel)
• Rural Eligibility Documentation Instructions (PDF)
• Sample Proposal Narrative Template

Sample Partnership Certification Letter and Instructions

Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Rural Eligibility Documentation Instructions

Rural Eligibility Checklist (Excel)

Sample Assurance of Meaningful Involvement Letter

Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Program Sample Letter of Nonsupplanting

Sample Format for Summary of STCJ Expenses for Reimbursement

Sample Letter for Tribes First Implementing STCJ in Calendar Year 2025

• Certification of Compliance with STOP Formula Grant Program Statutory Eligibility Requirements (FY2023 requirements)
• Certification of Compliance with STOP Formula Grant Program Statutory Eligibility Requirements (Pre-FY2023 requirements)
• Tips for Providing Match

• Technical Assistance Sample Summary of Current and Pending Non-Federal Grants to Do the Same Work
• TA2TA: The TA Provider Resource Center TA2TA is the comprehensive TA provider for the OVW Training and Technical Assistance Initiative. Please visit TA2TA to learn more about the current OVW Training and Technical Assistance projects.
• Training and Technical Assistance Summary Data Sheet

• Transitional Housing: Models and Rent Structures
• Transitional Housing Program Tip Sheet
• Sample Transitional Housing Letter of Experience
• Sample Transitional Housing Memorandum of Understanding
• Sample Transitional Housing Program Proposal Narrative Sample
• Transitional Housing Program Summary Data Sheet

• Tribal Governments Program Application: Sample Proposal Narrative (download)
• Tribal Governments Program Data Summary Sheet

• FY 2025 TSASP Proposal Narrative Template (For a downloadable word document, please contact us by email or call 202-307-6026)
• FY2024 TSASP Proposal Project Form, New (START-SA) Applicants

• FY2024 TSASP Proposal Project Form, Continuation Applicants

   

• Tribal Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) Initiative Summary Data Sheet

Underserved Program Summary Data Sheet