OVW FY25 State and Territory Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program | O OVW 2025 172396

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the official name of this grant opportunity?

The official title is "OVW FY25 State and Territory Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Program."

Who administers this grant?

This is a federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).

What is the purpose of the program?

The purpose is to support the ongoing, statewide or territory-wide work of domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions that coordinate services, build capacity, and lead systems-level efforts aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

What kinds of activities does the program support?

Based on the opportunity description, the program supports coalition work such as coordinating services, strengthening networks of local programs, improving coordinated community responses, providing training and technical assistance, and elevating policy and best-practice standards across agencies and communities.

Is this a discretionary grant that anyone can apply for?

No. The program is described as a mandatory federal grant opportunity and is structured as a statutory set-aside, meaning funds are reserved in law for coalition work rather than competed broadly as a discretionary program across unrelated applicants.

What does it mean that this funding is a statutory set-aside under the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program?

It means the funding is specifically reserved in law under the OVW STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program to fund coalition work, rather than being a general competitive grant where many different types of applicants apply against each other.

Is there funding in this opportunity specifically for sexual assault coalitions?

Yes. The opportunity includes a separate statutory set-aside tied to the Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP), and that set-aside is specifically intended to support state and territory sexual assault coalitions.

Why does Congress fund coalition organizations through set-asides like this?

The description notes that Congress recognizes coalition organizations as having a unique role in the victim services ecosystem: they are statewide leaders that strengthen networks, support coordinated responses, provide training and technical assistance, and help elevate standards and best practices across agencies and communities.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited and determined outside of OVW by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to 34 U.S.C. 10441(c). The funding listing identifies eligible applicants as "Others," which in this context generally refers to the designated state or territorial coalitions recognized under the relevant federal criteria.

How does OVW determine which entities are eligible?

Applicants should expect that OVW will rely on an established, federally recognized list of eligible state and territorial entities when making awards, as determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under 34 U.S.C. 10441(c).

Does the "Others" eligibility category mean any nonprofit can apply?

No. In this context, "Others" generally refers to the designated state or territorial coalitions recognized under federal criteria, rather than open eligibility for all nonprofits, local governments, or institutions.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is O-OVW-2025-172396.

What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number for this program?

The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 16.556.

What is the activity category for this opportunity?

The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.

When is the application due?

The application closing date is June 23, 2025.

When was this opportunity posted/created?

The posting date information indicates the opportunity was created on May 19, 2025.

How many awards does OVW anticipate making?

OVW anticipates making 87 awards.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $364,025.

Is this program focused on direct services or coalition-level work?

The opportunity emphasizes coalition-level work (statewide or territory-wide leadership, coordination, capacity building, training, technical assistance, and systems-level efforts) rather than describing it as a direct service provider grant.