Resources for Applicants

Solicitation Companion Guide | Resources for Applicants | Program-Specific Resources 

Solicitation Companion Guide

OVW developed the FY 2021 Solicitation Companion Guide to assist potential grantees in applying for grants from OVW. The Guide offers general assistance on all OVW grant programs, including information on post-award requirements for applicants who receive awards. It is not a substitute for program-specific solicitations or for the applicable statutes, regulations, or policies that govern OVW's programs.

Applicants should read individual solicitations in their entirety and follow the instructions set forth in each solicitation. Visit the Open Solicitations page to learn which grant programs are currently accepting applications.  

Download the FY 2021 Solicitation Companion Guide.

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Resources for applicants

Memorandum of Understanding

• Completion of Memorandum of Understanding during COVID-19 National Emergency

Budget Information

• Budget Information and Sample Budget Detail Worksheet (PDF)
• Cost Allocation Information (PDF)
• Abuse in Later Life Sample Budget Detail Worksheet (PDF)
• Creating a Budget 

Samples

• Sample Certification of Compliance with STOP Formula Grant Program Statutory Eligibility Requirements (PDF)
• Justice for Families Required Certifications Chart and Sample Letters (PDF)
• Sample Delivery of Legal Assistance Certification Letter (PDF)
• Sample Letter of Intent (PDF)
• Sample Summary of Current and Pending OVW Projects (PDF)
• Sample Summary of Current and Pending Non-OVW Federal Grants to Do the Same or Similar Work (PDF) (Technical Assistance Solicitation Only)
• Sample Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation (PDF)
• Sample Audit Letter (PDF)
• Sample Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)
• Sample Letter of Nonsupplanting (PDF)
• Sample Assurance of Meaningful Involvement Letter (PDF)
• Sample Letters of Support (PDF)

Faith-Based Organizations

• Frequently Asked Questions on DOJ’s Regulation, “Partnerships with Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations” (28 C.F.R. pt. 38)
• 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, Nondiscrimination Provisions and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and the applicable certification form(PDF).

Tips and Examples

• Grant Writing Tips (PDF)
• Tips for Providing Match (PDF)
• Supplanting Examples (PDF)

Blank Forms

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

Financial Guides and Policies

• 2017 DOJ Financial Guide (PDF)
• 2014 OVW Financial Guide (PDF)
• 2013 OVW Financial Guide (PDF)
• Justification for Non-Competitive Procurement (Sole Source Justification) (PDF)
• Indirect Cost Rate Policy (PDF)

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Program-specific resources

Tribal COVID Program

• Tribal COVID FAQ
• Tribal COVID Pre-Application Call
• Tribal COVID Sample Budget
• Table for Narrative

Solicitation Webinars (for FY2021 applications)

• Transitional Housing Program 
  • Download a transcript of the Transitional Housing Program presentation (PDF)
• Justice for Families 
  • Download a transcript of Justice for Families presentation (PDF)
  • Download Justice for Families Presentation (PDF)
• Legal Assistance for Victims 
  • Download a transcript of the Legal Assistance for Victims presentation (PDF)
• Disability Grant Program 
  • Download the Disability Grant Program Presentation (PDF)
  • Download a transcript of the Disability Grant Program Presentation (PDF)
• Underserved Grant Program
  • Download the Underserved Grant Program Question and Answer Session
  • Download the Underserved Grant Program Presentation (PDF) 
• Consolidated Youth Program
  • Download the Consolidated Youth Program Presentation (PDF)
  • Download a transcript of the Consolidated Youth Program Presentation (PDF)
• Engaging Men Program
  • Download the Engaging Men Program Presentation​​​​​​​ (PDF)
• Rural Grant Program
  • Download the Rural Grant Program Presentation (PDF)
  • Download a transcript of the Rural Grant Program Presentation (PDF)
• Tribal Jurisdiction Program Standard
  • Download the Tribal Jurisdiction Program Standard Presentation (PDF)
• Tribal Jurisdiction Program Targeted
  • Download the Tribal Jurisdiction Program Targeted Presentation (PDF)

• Abuse in Later Life Program

  • Download the Abuse in Later Life Program Presentation (PDF)

Solicitation Webinars (for FY2020 applications)

• Justice For Families
  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)
• Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program
  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)
• Disability Grant Program
  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)
• Legal Assistance for Victims
  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)
• Rural Program
  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)
• Training and Technical Assistance Initiative
  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)
• Abuse in Later Life Program
  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)
• Campus Program
  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)
• Underserved Program
  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)
• Children and Youth Program
  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)
• Engage Men and Boys as Allies in the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Program
  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)

• National Violence Against Women Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance Consortium

  • Download a transcript of the presentation (PDF)

• National Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Training and Technical Assistance Resource Center

  • Download a  transcript of the presentation (PDF)

STOP Program

• Sample Certification of Compliance with STOP Formula Grant Program Statutory Eligibility Requirements (PDF)

Campus Program

• Sample Certification Letter (PDF)
• Sample Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)

Improving Criminal Justice Responses Program 

• Sample Certification of Eligibility Letter (PDF)
• Sample HIV Certification, Assurance, and Exemption Letters (PDF)

Justice for Families Program

• Guiding Principles for Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Programs (PDF)

Rural Program

• Rural Eligibility Documentation Process (PDF)

Transitional Housing Program

• Transitional Housing: Models and Rent Structures (PDF)
• Sample Letter of Experience (PDF)

Technical Assistance Program

• Technical Assistance Sample Summary of Current and Pending Non-Federal Grants to Do the Same Work (PDF)

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