Opportunity Information: Apply for OVW 2017 11922
The OVW FY 2017 Grants for Outreach and Services to Underserved Populations Program was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), created to strengthen how communities reach and support victims who too often face barriers to services. The program focused on both adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, specifically within underserved populations. The central aim was not only to offer direct victim services, but to improve the ways organizations identify, engage, and effectively serve people who may be missed by traditional service systems because of language, culture, geography, disability, immigration status, distrust of institutions, or other structural obstacles.
At its core, the funding supported the development and implementation of targeted outreach strategies along with the delivery of enhanced victim services. This meant grantees were expected to do more than general awareness campaigns; they were encouraged to design outreach that is intentionally tailored to the community being served, using messengers, materials, and approaches that make sense within that community and reduce practical and cultural barriers to seeking help. Alongside outreach, the program emphasized strengthening service delivery so that survivors receive assistance that is culturally appropriate, inclusive, and responsive to their lived realities, rather than one-size-fits-all services.
Another major purpose of the program was capacity building across the broader victim services landscape. OVW intended grant funds to help both mainstream organizations (those that typically serve the general population) and organizations that primarily serve underserved communities improve their ability to provide high-quality, culturally specific support. In practice, this kind of capacity building can include developing or refining policies and procedures, improving accessibility, deepening partnerships, building referral networks, and equipping staff with the skills to provide trauma-informed services that account for cultural context and community needs.
The grant also explicitly supported training and outreach activities directed at organizations providing services to underserved populations. This training component reflected a recognition that effective service expansion is not just about funding direct services, but about ensuring the workforce and partner organizations have the tools to respond appropriately. The intent was to strengthen community-wide responses by improving coordination and increasing the number of providers who understand how to identify victims, respond safely, and connect survivors to resources in a way that respects culture, language, and community norms.
Administratively, this opportunity was listed under Funding Opportunity Number OVW 2017 11922 and tied to CFDA number 16.889. It was offered as a grant (funding instrument type: Grant) within a discretionary opportunity category. Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The posting was created on December 15, 2016, with an original closing date of January 26, 2017. OVW anticipated making about 14 awards, with an award ceiling of $300,000 per grant, indicating a program designed to fund a moderate number of projects at a scale large enough to support meaningful outreach expansion, training, partnership development, and direct service improvements.
Overall, this program was designed to reduce gaps in access to victim services by funding projects that combine targeted outreach, culturally responsive service delivery, and the long-term strengthening of organizational and community capacity, all centered on survivors in underserved populations experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.Apply for OVW 2017 11922
- The Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVW FY 2017 Grants for Outreach and Services to Underserved Populations Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.889.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 26, 2017. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: OVW FY 2017 Grants for Outreach and Services to Underserved Populations Program
What is the OVW FY 2017 Grants for Outreach and Services to Underserved Populations Program?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The program was created to strengthen how communities reach and support victims who face barriers to accessing services, with an emphasis on underserved populations.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
The grant was offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
What types of victimization did the program focus on?
The program focused on adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, specifically within underserved populations.
Who was the intended population for services and outreach?
The intended population was underserved communities and individuals who may be missed by traditional service systems due to barriers such as language, culture, geography, disability, immigration status, distrust of institutions, or other structural obstacles.
What was the central aim of the program?
The central aim was to reduce gaps in access to victim services by funding projects that combine targeted outreach, culturally responsive victim service delivery, and long-term strengthening of organizational and community capacity.
Did the program support direct victim services, outreach, or both?
Both. The program supported the development and implementation of targeted outreach strategies alongside the delivery of enhanced victim services.
What does "targeted outreach" mean in this grant program?
Targeted outreach meant more than general awareness campaigns. Grantees were encouraged to create outreach tailored to the community being served, using trusted messengers, appropriate materials, and approaches that fit the community and reduce practical and cultural barriers to seeking help.
What does "culturally appropriate" or "culturally responsive" service delivery mean in the context of this program?
It refers to services designed to be inclusive and responsive to survivors lived realities, rather than relying on one-size-fits-all approaches. The emphasis was on meeting survivors where they are, considering culture, language, community norms, and the barriers that affect access to help.
What kinds of barriers to services was the program trying to address?
The program highlighted barriers such as language differences, cultural barriers, geographic isolation, disability-related accessibility needs, immigration status concerns, distrust of institutions, and other structural obstacles that can prevent survivors from getting help.
How did OVW describe the program's approach to improving access to services?
OVW emphasized a combined approach: improving outreach to identify and engage survivors who are often overlooked, and strengthening service delivery so survivors receive assistance that is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.
Was capacity building an intended use of the grant?
Yes. A major purpose of the program was capacity building across the victim services landscape to improve the quality and cultural relevance of support offered by organizations.
Which types of organizations were meant to benefit from capacity-building efforts?
OVW intended the funding to help both mainstream organizations (those that typically serve the general population) and organizations that primarily serve underserved communities improve their ability to provide high-quality, culturally specific support.
What are examples of capacity-building activities mentioned for this program?
Examples described included developing or refining policies and procedures, improving accessibility, strengthening partnerships, building referral networks, and equipping staff with skills to provide trauma-informed services that account for cultural context and community needs.
Did the program include a training component?
Yes. The grant explicitly supported training and outreach activities directed at organizations that provide services to underserved populations.
What was the purpose of training under this program?
The purpose was to ensure providers and partner organizations had the tools to identify victims, respond safely, and connect survivors to resources in ways that respect culture, language, and community norms, ultimately strengthening community-wide responses.
How was the opportunity categorized (discretionary vs. formula, and grant type)?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity, and the funding instrument type was a grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was OVW 2017 11922.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 16.889.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under this opportunity?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded from eligibility.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created on December 15, 2016.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was January 26, 2017.
How many awards did OVW anticipate making?
OVW anticipated making about 14 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $300,000 per grant.
What does the award ceiling suggest about the scale of supported projects?
With an award ceiling of $300,000 and an anticipated 14 awards, the program appeared designed to support a moderate number of projects at a scale intended to enable meaningful outreach expansion, training, partnership development, and direct service improvements.
What outcomes was the program trying to achieve for underserved survivors?
The program aimed to reduce gaps in access to services by improving how survivors are identified and engaged, increasing the cultural responsiveness and inclusiveness of services, and strengthening organizational and community capacity to respond to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
What distinguishes this program from general public awareness efforts?
The program emphasized intentionally tailored outreach and service improvements designed for specific underserved communities, rather than broad, general outreach that may not address practical and cultural barriers to seeking support.
What role did partnerships and referral networks play in the program design?
Partnership development and building referral networks were identified as examples of capacity-building work that could strengthen the broader response system and improve coordination for serving underserved populations.
Was the program intended to strengthen community-wide responses, not just individual organizations?
Yes. By supporting training, outreach to other providers, and improved coordination, the program aimed to strengthen community-wide responses and increase the number of providers equipped to respond appropriately to underserved survivors.
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