U.S. Department
of Justice
Resources for Applicants
Solicitation Companion Guide
OVW developed the FY 2023 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 2023 Solicitation Companion Guide
Eligible Coalitions
FY 2023 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition Designations
Resources for Applicants
- Justice for Families Required Certifications Chart and Sample Letters (PDF)
- Sample Delivery of Legal Assistance Certification Letter (PDF)
- Sample Letter of Intent
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- (PDF) (Technical Assistance Solicitation Only)
- (PDF)
- Sample Audit Letter (PDF)
- Sample Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)
- (PDF)
- (PDF)
- Sample Letters of Support (PDF)
- (PDF)
- Sample Letter of Intent - TA Initiative (PDF)
- 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).
- Grant Writing Tips (PDF)
- Tips for Providing Match (PDF)
- Supplanting Examples (PDF)
- Standard Forms and Instructions (not to be used for Budget Detail Worksheet)
- Revised Confidentiality Acknowledgement Form (PDF)
- Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire (PDF)
- 2023 DOJ Financial Guide (PDF)
- 2022 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)
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- Indirect Cost Rate Policy (PDF)
Program-Specific Resources
Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV)
Legal Assistance for Victims Expanding Legal Services Initiative (ELSI)
Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP)
Justice for Families (JFF)
- Pre-Application Information Session
- Justice for Families Program (Aug. 22, 2022 session)
- Justice for Families Program (Aug. 16, 2022 session)
Emerging Issues and Training and Technical Assistance
Grants to Indian Tribal Governments
Grants to Prevent and Respond to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Against Children and Youth Program
Grants to Engage Men and Boys as Allies in the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Program
Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Stalking Program
Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program
Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse Against Individuals with Disabilities and Deaf People Program
Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (CSSP)
Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative
Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus
Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program
Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction Grant Program
Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program
Restorative Practices Training and Technical Assistance Call for Concept Paper
Research and Evaluation Initiative Program
National Deaf Services Program
Training and Technical Assistance Initiative
Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program
Grants for Outreach and Services to Underserved Populations
Grants to Engage Men and Boys as Allies in the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Program
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (English) (PDF)
- Download a transcript (Spanish) (PDF)
- Note: The correct JustGrants submission date/time for this solicitation was 9:00 pm (ET) on April 12, 2022.
Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program
Grants to Prevent and Respond to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Sex Trafficking Against Children and Youth Program
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (English) (PDF)
- Download a transcript (Spanish) (PDF)
- Note: The correct JustGrants submission date/time for this solicitation was 9:00 pm (ET) on April 12, 2022.
Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking on Campus Program
Grants to Tribal Governments to Exercise Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction
Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program
- Partnership Agreement Template (docx)
- Webinar for new applicants
- Webinar for continuation applicants
Justice for Families
Legal Assistance for Victims
Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Program
Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program
Training and Technical Assistance Initiative
Transitional Housing Assistance Grant for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program
Transitional Housing Program
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (PDF)
Justice for Families
Legal Assistance for Victims
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (PDF)
Disability Grant Program
Underserved Grant Program
Consolidated Youth Program
Engaging Men Program
Rural Grant Program
Tribal Jurisdiction Program
Abuse in Later Life Program
Training and Technical Assistance Initiative
National Service Line for Incarcerated Survivors of Sexual Assault Initiative
Firearms Technical Assistance Project Pilot Sites Initiative
Justice for Families
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (PDF)
Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (PDF)
Disability Grant Program
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (PDF)
Legal Assistance for Victims
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (PDF)
Rural Program
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (PDF)
Training and Technical Assistance Initiative
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (PDF)
Abuse in Later Life Program
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (PDF)
Campus Program
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (PDF)
Underserved Program
- Webinar
- Download a transcript (PDF)
National Violence Against Women Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance Consortium
- Download a transcript (PDF)
National Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Training and Technical Assistance Resource Center
- Download a transcript (PDF)
Additional Resources
- 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)