Opportunity Information: Apply for O OVW 2021 37003
The OVW Fiscal Year 2021 Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program Solicitation (often referred to as the ICJR Program, CFDA 16.590) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Its central purpose is to strengthen how the criminal justice system responds to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by pushing jurisdictions to treat these offenses as serious crimes and to respond in a coordinated, system-wide way rather than through isolated efforts by any single agency.
This program is authorized under 34 U.S.C. sections 10461-10465 and is implemented through federal regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 90, Subpart D. In practical terms, that means OVW is funding projects that improve the collective response of law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and related partners so victims are safer, offenders are held accountable, and criminal justice practices become more consistent, victim-centered, and effective. The solicitation emphasizes coordination across the entire justice process, which typically includes strengthening policies and protocols, improving case handling and evidence practices, enhancing training, and building partnerships that reduce gaps and handoff failures between agencies.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and nonprofit entities: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, certain tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments), and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The listing also notes an "Others" category with additional eligibility details referenced in the full solicitation, which usually signals that some specialized entities may qualify under certain conditions or partnership structures.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the program is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services. For FY 2021, the anticipated maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $1,000,000 per award, with an expected total of about 45 awards. The opportunity was posted on January 13, 2021, with an original application deadline of March 29, 2021.
OVW also ties this program to performance measurement and accountability. Applicants and awardees are expected to align their work with OVW program goals and to report progress using OVW performance measures under the VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative. The solicitation points applicants to OVW program webpages for background on goals and objectives, and it references OVW reporting such as the 2018 Biennial Report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs, which provides examples of what OVW considers successful approaches and outcomes.
Overall, this solicitation funds coordinated criminal justice improvements that help communities respond more effectively to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by strengthening collaboration among justice-system stakeholders, improving victim safety, and supporting strategies that increase offender accountability while using data and performance measures to track results.Apply for O OVW 2021 37003
- The Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW Fiscal Year 2021 Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program Solicitation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.590.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 13, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 45 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OVW FY 2021 Improving Criminal Justice Responses (ICJR) Program?
The OVW Fiscal Year 2021 Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program Solicitation (often called the ICJR Program, CFDA 16.590) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). It funds projects designed to strengthen how the criminal justice system responds to these offenses.
What is the main purpose of the ICJR Program?
The central purpose is to improve and strengthen criminal justice responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by encouraging jurisdictions to treat these offenses as serious crimes and to respond in a coordinated, system-wide manner rather than through isolated efforts by a single agency.
Which crimes and victimization types does this program focus on?
The solicitation focuses on improving responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
What kind of approach does OVW want funded under this program?
OVW emphasizes coordinated improvements across the full criminal justice process. The focus is on system-wide responses involving law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and related partners working together to reduce gaps, improve consistency, and strengthen outcomes for victim safety and offender accountability.
Why does the solicitation emphasize coordination across agencies?
The solicitation stresses coordination because it aims to reduce fragmented responses and "handoff failures" between agencies. The goal is a more consistent, victim-centered, and effective criminal justice response that is strengthened through collaboration rather than isolated actions.
What types of activities does the solicitation suggest may be supported?
Based on the solicitation summary provided, supported activities commonly include strengthening policies and protocols, improving case handling and evidence practices, enhancing training, and building partnerships that improve coordinated responses among criminal justice stakeholders.
Who is the awarding agency for this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
What is the funding mechanism for the ICJR Program?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
What is the statutory and regulatory authority for this program?
The program is authorized under 34 U.S.C. sections 10461-10465 and implemented through federal regulations at 28 C.F.R. Part 90, Subpart D.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, certain tribal organizations (including those other than federally recognized tribal governments), and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The listing also mentions an "Others" category with additional eligibility details referenced in the full solicitation.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, but institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded in the eligibility description provided.
What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The listing notes an "Others" category and indicates that additional eligibility details are described in the full solicitation. This typically signals that some specialized entities may qualify under certain conditions or partnership structures, but the exact details are not provided in the summary text here.
What is the maximum award amount?
For FY 2021, the anticipated maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $1,000,000 per award.
About how many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 45 awards.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 13, 2021.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was March 29, 2021.
What outcomes is OVW trying to achieve through ICJR-funded projects?
The solicitation describes goals that include improving victim safety, increasing offender accountability, and making criminal justice practices more consistent, victim-centered, and effective through coordinated, system-wide improvements.
Does the program require reporting or performance measurement?
Yes. OVW ties this program to performance measurement and accountability. Applicants and awardees are expected to align their work with OVW program goals and report progress using OVW performance measures under the VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative.
What performance framework is referenced for reporting?
The solicitation references OVW performance measures under the VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative.
Does OVW provide examples of what it considers successful approaches and outcomes?
Yes. The solicitation references OVW reporting, including the 2018 Biennial Report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs, which provides examples of approaches and outcomes OVW considers successful.
What parts of the criminal justice system are typically involved in the coordinated response?
The solicitation describes coordinated responses that improve the collective work of law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and related partners, with the intention of strengthening responses across the full justice process.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is CFDA 16.590?
CFDA 16.590 is the identifier referenced for this program in the solicitation summary (often used to identify federal assistance programs).
What is the overall theme of projects OVW wants to fund under this solicitation?
The overall theme is coordinated criminal justice improvements that reduce gaps between agencies, strengthen collaboration among justice-system stakeholders, improve victim safety, and support strategies that increase offender accountability while using data and performance measures to track results.
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