PKG00246678-instructions..pdf

OMB Number – 1122-0020 Expiration Date: 12/31/2018

U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)

OVW Fiscal Year 2019 Training and Services to End Violence Against Women with

Disabilities Grant Program

Solicitation

Release Date: on or about December 3, 2018

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are limited to: states; units of local government; Indian tribal governments or tribal organizations; and victim service providers, such as state or tribal domestic violence or sexual assault coalitions or nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations serving individuals with disabilities.

(See “Eligibility Information”)

Deadlines

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (E.T.) on February 7, 2019.

(See “Submission Dates and Times”)

Registration Information: To submit an application, all applicants must obtain a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number and register online with the System for Award Management (SAM) and with Grants.gov. To ensure sufficient time to complete the registration process, applicants must obtain a DUNS Number and register online with SAM and with Grants.gov immediately, but no later than January 11. 2019.

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Letter of Intent: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Intent to OVW.Disabilities@usdoj.gov by January 11, 2019. This letter confirms that the applicant has registered with SAM and Grants.gov. Submitting a Letter of Intent will not obligate a potential applicant to submit an application. Interested applicants who do not submit a Letter of Intent are still eligible to apply.

(See “Letter of Intent”)

Pre-Application Information Session(s): OVW will conduct a web-based Pre-Application Information Session for entities interested in submitting an application for this program.

Participation in this session is optional. Interested applicants who do not participate are still eligible to apply.

(See “Pre-Application Information Session(s)”)

Contact Information

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, email OVW at OVW.Disabilities@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at (202) 307-6026.

Submission and Notification Information

Submission: Applications for this program will be submitted through Grants.gov. For technical assistance with Grants.gov, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Line at 1-800-518-4726.

The Grants.gov number assigned to this announcement is OVW-2019-15806.

Notification: OVW anticipates notifying applicants of funding decisions by October 1, 2019.

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Contents A. Program Description

Overview

About the OVW Training and Services to End Violance Against Women with Disabilities Grant Program

Program Scope

Purpose Areas

OVW Priority Areas

Activities that Compromise Victim Safety and Recovery and Undermine Offender Accountability

Out-of-Scope Activities

Activities Requiring Prior Approval

B. Federal Award Information Availability of Funds

Award Period and Amounts

Types of Applications Mandatory Program Requirements

C. Eligibility Information Eligible Applicants

Cost Sharing or Matching

Other Program Eligibility Requirements

D. Application and Submission Information Address to Request Application Package

Content and Form of Application Submission

Formatting and Technical Requirements

Application Contents

Summary Data Sheet Proposal Abstract

Project Narrative

Budget Detail Worksheet and Narrative

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Additional Required Information

Unique Entity Identifier (DUNS Number), System for Award Management (SAM), and Grants.gov Registration iv

Submission Dates and Times

OVW Policy on Late Submissions

Intergovernmental Review - Single Point of Contact Review

Funding Restrictions

Other Submission Requirements

Submitting a Grant Application

E. Application Review Information Criteria

Review and Selection Process

Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates

F. Federal Award Administration Information Federal Award Notices

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

Reporting

G. Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s) H. Other Information

Application Checklist

OVW Training and Services to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities Grant Program

(CFDA 16.529)

A. Program Description Overview The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Created in 1995, OVW administers grant programs authorized by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and subsequent legislation and provides national leadership on issues of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. OVW grants support coordinated community responses to hold offenders accountable and serve victims.

About the OVW Training and Services to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities Grant Program (Disability Grant Program) This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 20122. The goal of the Disability Grant Program is to create sustainable change within and between organizations that improves the response to individuals with disabilities and Deaf individuals who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault and to hold perpetrators of such crimes accountable.

Disability Grant Program funds are used to establish and strengthen multidisciplinary collaborative relationships; increase organizational capacity to provide accessible, safe, and effective services to individuals with disabilities and Deaf individuals who are victims of violence and abuse; identify needs within the grantee’s organization and/or service area; and develop a plan to address those identified needs that builds a strong foundation for future work.

For additional information about this program see https://www.justice.gov/ovw/grant-programs and http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/vawamei/disabilitymain.htm.

Program Scope Activities supported by this program are determined by statute, federal regulations, and OVW policies. If an applicant receives an award, the funded project is bound by the provisions of this solicitation, the DOJ Financial Guide, including updates to the guide after an award is made, the section of the Solicitation Companion Guide entitled “Post-Award Requirements for All Federal Award Recipients,” and the conditions of the award.

Purpose Areas Pursuant to 34 U.S.C. § 20122, funds under this program must be used for one or more of the following purposes:

1. To provide personnel, training, technical assistance, advocacy, intervention, risk reduction (including using evidence-based indicators to assess the risk of domestic and dating violence homicide) and prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault against individuals with disabilities;

2. To conduct outreach activities to ensure that individuals with disabilities who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault receive appropriate assistance;

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3. To conduct cross-training for victim service organizations, governmental agencies, courts, law enforcement, and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations serving individuals with disabilities about risk reduction, intervention, prevention and the nature of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault for individuals with disabilities;

4. To provide technical assistance to assist with modifications to existing policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure equal access to the services, programs, and activities of victim service providers for individuals with disabilities;

5. To provide training and technical assistance on the requirements of shelters and victim service providers under Federal anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) and section 794 of title 29 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973);

6. To modify facilities, purchase equipment, and provide personnel so that shelters and victim service organizations can accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities;1

7. To provide advocacy and intervention services for individuals with disabilities who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault; or

8. To develop model programs providing advocacy and intervention services within organizations serving individuals with disabilities who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

OVW Priority Areas In FY 2019, OVW is interested in supporting the priority areas identified below.

1. Reduce violent crime against women and promote victim safety.

OVW encourages continuation applicants to include activities addressing purpose areas 1,3,7 and 8 to support this priority.

2. Include substance abuse professionals in a coordinated community response to VAWA crimes and increase victim access to substance abuse services.

OVW encourages applicants to work with substance abuse professionals in their communities to increase victim access to substance abuse services.

Activities that Compromise Victim Safety and Recovery and Undermine Offender Accountability OVW does not fund activities that jeopardize victim safety, deter or prevent physical or emotional healing for victims, or allow offenders to escape responsibility for their actions.

Information on activities that compromise victim safety and recovery and undermine offender accountability may be found in the Solicitation Companion Guide.

Applications that propose any activities that compromise victim safety and recovery or undermine offender accountability may receive a deduction in points during the review process or may be eliminated from consideration entirely.

1 Grantees that modify facilities under purpose area 6 will be required to work with OVW to meet the requirements of relevant laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act.

Out-of-Scope Activities The activities listed below are out of the program scope, and they will not be supported by this program’s funding.

1. Research projects (This does not include program assessments conducted only for internal improvement purposes. For information about DOJ regulations on research involving human subjects, see “Research and Protection of Human Subjects” in the Solicitation Companion Guide).

2. Public service campaigns.

3. Projects that focus on children.

Applications that propose activities that are deemed to be substantially out-of-scope may receive a deduction in points during the review process or may be eliminated from consideration entirely.

Activities Requiring Prior Approval Activities listed below will require prior approval in order to be supported by grant funds.

1. Surveys.

2. Renovations, including such minor things as painting and carpeting (i.e., National

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance).

B. Federal Award Information Availability of Funds All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. There is no guarantee that funds will be available in the future. OVW may elect to make awards in a future fiscal year for applications submitted under this solicitation but not selected for FY 2019 funding, depending on the merits of the applications and the availability of funding.

Award Period and Amounts The award period is 36 months for new applications and 24 months for continuation applications. Budgets must reflect 36 or 24 months of project activity, and the total “estimated funding” on the SF-424 must reflect 36 or 24 months. Generally, the award period will start on October 1, 2019.

This program typically makes awards in the range of $325,000 - $500,000. OVW estimates that it will make up to 10 awards for an estimated $4,275,000.

Funding levels under this program for FY 2019 are:

1. New, local-focused $425,000 for 36 months

2. New, state-focused $500,000 for 36 months

3. Continuation, local-focused $325,000 for 24 months

4. Continuation, state-focused $400,000 for 24 months

OVW has the discretion to make awards for greater or lesser amounts than requested and to negotiate the scope of work and budget with applicants prior to making an award.

Awards will be made as cooperative agreements. Cooperative agreements are a form of award when OVW expects to have ongoing substantial involvement in award activities. For this program, the substantial involvement includes, but is not limited to, regular contact (electronic, telephonic, and in person) between OVW and grant recipients, OVW review and approval of all products and materials, and grant recipient participation in proactive technical assistance, such as attending and participating in new grantee orientation and training institutes, webinars, and site visits.

Types of Applications In FY 2019, OVW will accept the following types of applications for this program:

New: applicants that have never received funding under this program. If an applicant received an award under this program previously, but it has been more than 24 months since the award has been active, then the applicant can choose to submit either a new or a continuation application.

Continuation: applicants that have an existing or recently closed (within the last 24 months) award under this program. If an applicant received an award under this program previously, but it has been more than 24 months since the award has been active, then the applicant can choose to submit either a new or a continuation application.

This program’s grant recipients that received an FY 2017 new or FY 2018 continuation award are NOT eligible to apply.

Additionally, current grantees with 60% or more of funds remaining at the time of application submission without adequate justification may not be considered for funding, or may receive a reduced award amount if selected for funding in FY 2019.

Sub-Type: In addition to new and continuation applications, OVW has determined that applicants for this program must also identify as one of the sub-types listed below.

1. New, local-focused project

2. New, state-focused project

3. Continuation, local-focused project

4. Continuation, state-focused project

Mandatory Program Requirements Grant funds cannot be used to support conferences, meetings (other than routine partner meetings) or trainings without prior OVW approval through the issuance of a Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN). OVW does not anticipate Disability Program Grantees holding conferences, training, or other such meetings.

Applicants that receive funding under this program will be required to engage in the following activities:

New Applicants Planning & Development and Implementation Phases OVW mandates that new grantees engage in an intensive, structured process which includes a planning and development phase prior to an implementation phase. New grantees must work closely with OVW and the OVW-designated technical assistance provider (TA provider) throughout the award. Project activities during the planning and development phase have been predetermined by OVW. Implementation phase initiatives and activities will be identified in the strategic plan drafted during the planning and development phase and will directly respond to the needs identified in the planning and development phase.

The program planning requirements during the planning and development phase of the project include the creation of the following materials:

1. Collaboration charter;

2. Project focus memo;

3. Needs assessment plan and tools (includes implementing performance indicators);

4. Needs assessment report; and

5. Strategic plan.

Technical Assistance Technical assistance (TA) under this program is proactive and mandatory. Multidisciplinary collaborative teams must participate in all technical assistance events supported by OVW related to this program. TA will be delivered through, but not limited to, frequent, regular contact with the TA provider, site visits, telephone/video conference calls, grantee meetings, and web-based technical assistance. New grantees should expect a high level of involvement with the TA provider for the duration of their awards.

Decision-Maker Participation The Executive Director, CFO/CEO, Board of Directors and other decision-makers from all organizations involved with the project must be involved in an active and meaningful manner throughout the life of the project. They should expect to attend meetings and engage in collaborative discussions at various points throughout the project. They should also be prepared to implement systemic changes within their organization to improve services and responses to individuals with disabilities and Deaf individuals who have experienced violence and abuse.

This participation must be outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding.

Continuation Applicants Scope of Activities Continuation applicants must propose projects that will either enhance the previously funded project or replicate the previously funded project in a different community. Specifically, proposed activities must build upon successful initiatives undertaken and funded during the previous award period.

Critical Assessment Continuation grantees will be required to reexamine proposed activities to ensure that they enhance and build upon initiatives undertaken and funded during the previous award period.

This review will take place within six months of the project start date.

Purpose Areas Continuation applicants may not propose to engage solely in providing direct services. If applicants propose to use grant funds to support direct services, the proposal must also include:

(1) an overall coordinated response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking against individuals with disabilities and/or Deaf individuals, and (2) a proposal to engage in at least one Disability Grant Program purpose area other than the provision of direct services.

C. Eligibility Information

Applications that are submitted by ineligible entities or that do not meet all program eligibility requirements will not be considered for funding. In addition, an application that is deemed deficient in one or more of the following categories may not be considered for funding: 1.

activities that compromise victim safety, 2. out-of-scope activities, 3. unallowable costs, 4. pre-award risk assessment, 5. completeness, and 6. timeliness. Further, an applicant with past performance issues, long-standing open audits, or an open criminal investigation also may not be considered for funding.

Eligible Applicants The following entities are eligible to apply for this program (34 U.S.C. § 20122(c)):

1. States;2

2. Units of local government;3

3. Indian tribal governments or tribal organizations;4 and

4. Victim service providers, such as state or tribal domestic violence or sexual assault coalitions or nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations serving individuals with disabilities.5

Nonprofit Organization Requirement – 501(c)(3) Status Any entity that is eligible for this program based on its status as a nonprofit organization must be an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code. See 34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(16)(B)(i).

Nonprofit Organization Requirement – Offshore Accounts

2 A state is defined as each of the several states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(31). OVW does not consider public universities to be “states” for purposes of eligibility for the Disability Grant Program. However, some universities are affiliated with nonprofit organizations that may otherwise qualify under the statute. Please contact the Disability Grant Program Specialist at (202) 307-6026 if you need further information regarding the eligibility requirements for public universities.

3 A unit of local government is any city, county, township, town, borough, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a state. 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(40). The following entities generally will not be considered a unit of local government for purposes of eligibility for the Disability Grant Program: (1) County departments or offices (e.g.

department of health & human services, office of health services); (2) Police departments; (3) Sheriffs’ departments;

and (4) District or city attorneys’ offices.

4 Indian tribal government is defined as a tribe, band, pueblo, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq.)), that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(16). Tribal organization is defined as (A) the governing body of any Indian tribe; (B) any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body of a tribe or tribes to be served, or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities; or (C) any tribal nonprofit organization. 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(38).

5 A victim service provider is a nonprofit, nongovernmental or tribal organization or rape crisis center, including a state or tribal coalition that assists or advocates for domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims, including domestic violence shelters, faith-based organizations, and other organizations with a documented history of effective work concerning domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(43).

Any nonprofit organization that holds money in offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding paying the tax described in section 511(a) of the Internal Revenue Code is not eligible for a grant from this program. See 34 U.S.C. § 12291(b)(16)(B)(ii).

Cost Sharing or Matching This program has no match or cost sharing requirement.

Other Program Eligibility Requirements In addition to meeting the eligible entity requirements outlined above, applications for this program must also meet the requirements below. All certification and other eligibility related documents must be current and developed in accordance with the FY 2019 solicitation.

Required Partnerships Multidisciplinary Collaborative Team/Memorandum of Understanding Every applicant must identify and support a multidisciplinary collaborative team comprised of, at a minimum, the following:6

1. At least one victim service provider or tribal organization serving victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault; and

2. At least one nonprofit, nongovernmental organization or tribal organization serving individuals with disabilities and/or Deaf individuals.

Applicants must enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the members of the multidisciplinary collaborative team and provide a copy of the MOU together with the application. OVW will review the MOU to identify the multidisciplinary collaborative team members and the budget as evidence of how the applicant will support the multidisciplinary collaborative team. Furthermore, every applicant must identify whether the multidisciplinary collaborative team will have a state focus or a local focus.

A state-focused project is a multidisciplinary collaborative team comprised solely of organizations that operate at the state level (e.g. a state independent living council, state or tribal domestic violence and/or sexual assault coalition). A state-focused project may concentrate efforts between the organizations on the multidisciplinary collaborative team, or in one to two communities within the state (pilot sites).

A local-focused or tribal-focused project is a multidisciplinary collaborative team comprised solely of local, tribal or community-based organizations (e.g. a center for independent living, community mental health organization, rape crisis center, or domestic violence shelter/program). Grant activities will focus within and between the local, tribal or community based organizations represented on the multidisciplinary collaborative team.

Limit on Number of Applications OVW will consider only one application per organization for the same service area in response to this solicitation. In addition, if an applicant submits multiple versions of the same application, OVW will review only the most recent system-validated version submitted before the deadline.

6 For new applications, a college or university may not be proposed as a partner. For continuation applications, a college or university may be proposed as a multidisciplinary collaborative team member.

D. Application and Submission Information Address to Request Application Package The complete application package (this solicitation, including links to required forms) is available on Grants.gov or the OVW website. Applicants wishing to request a paper copy of these materials should contact 202-307-6026 or OVW.Disability@usdoj.gov.

Pre-Application Information Session(s) OVW will conduct a web-based pre-application information session for entities interested in submitting an application for this program. During this session, OVW staff will review this program’s requirements, review the solicitation, and allow for a brief question and answer period. The session is tentatively scheduled for:

• Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. E.T.

The total number of participants for the session may be limited, and therefore interested participants from the same agency/jurisdiction are expected to participate together. OVW reserves the right to deny multiple registrations from a single agency/jurisdiction to allow as many interested applicants as possible to participate.

To register, contact the Disability Grant Program at OVW.Disability@usdoj.gov or at 202-307- 6026 Registration must be received at least two days prior to the start of the session.

Participants are not registered until they receive a confirmation email. The webinar will be captioned in English and Spanish. Interested applicants needing additional language assistance should contact this program’s POC at OVW.Disability@usdoj.gov or at 202-307-6026 as soon as possible, but no later than January 4, 2019.

Content and Form of Application Submission The information below (“Letter of Intent through “Additional Required Information”) describes the full content and form of application submission. For a complete checklist of required contents, see the “Other Information” section in this solicitation.

Letter of Intent Applicants intending to apply for FY 2019 funding under this program are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Intent. The letter should state that the applicant is registered and current with SAM and with Grants.gov. The letter should be submitted to OVW at OVW.Disabilities@usdoj.gov by January 11, 2019. This letter will not obligate the applicant to submit an application. See https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-applicants for a sample Letter of Intent.

Formatting and Technical Requirements Applications must follow the requirements below. Points may be deducted for applications that do not adhere to the following requirements:

1. Double spaced (Project Abstract, Summary Data Sheet and charts may be single spaced)

2. 8½ x 11 inch paper

3. One-inch margins

4. Type no smaller than 12 point, Times New Roman font

5. Page numbers http://www.grants.gov/ https://www.justice.gov/ovw/open-solicitations mailto:OVW.Disability@usdoj.gov https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-applicants

6. No more than 20 pages for the Project Narrative

7. Word documents in the following formats: Microsoft Word (.doc), PDF files (.pdf), or Text

Documents (.txt).

8. Headings and sub-headings that correspond to the sections identified in this section of the solicitation.

Application Contents Applications must include the following required documents and demonstrate that the program eligibility requirements have been met. OVW will not contact applicants for missing items on the list below. Applications that do not include all of the following documents will be considered substantially incomplete and will not be considered for funding:

1. Project Narrative

2. Budget Detail Worksheet and Narrative

3. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Summary Data Sheet (5 Points Total) The Summary Data Sheet should be one to four pages and may be single or double spaced.

The Summary Data Sheet does not count toward the 20 page limit for the Project Narrative.

Provide the following information:

1. Name, title, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the individual with authority to accept grants on behalf of the applicant.

2. Name, title, address, telephone number, and e-mail address for the grant point-of-contact. This person must be an employee of the applicant.

3. Statement as to whether the applicant (the organization whose DUNS number is being used for the application) will serve as a fiscal agent/sponsor for an entity or entities that will implement the project, and the applicant itself will not be involved with implementation of the project beyond issuing subaward(s) to these entities. If this is the case, the applicant also must list these subrecipients and include a statement acknowledging that, should an award be made, the applicant will be responsible for all applicable statutory, fiscal, and programmatic requirements, including those of 2 C.F.R.

Part 200, as well as all project deliverables. In such situations, the fiscal agent/sponsor must be an eligible applicant for the program.

4. Statement as to whether the applicant has expended $750,000 in federal funds in the applicant’s past fiscal year. If so, specify the end date of the applicant’s fiscal year.

5. Summary of current and pending OVW grants (if applicable). If the applicant has a current grant or cooperative agreement under any OVW grant program or an award that has been closed within the last 12 months from the date this solicitation closes, the information must be provided in a table using the sample format found on the OVW website at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-applicants. Failure to provide the required table will result in a loss of points. The applicant should also provide the same information regarding any current OVW grants or pending applications on which the applicant is a subrecipient.

6. Statement as to whether the applicant is a nonprofit organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code.

7. A list of other federal grant programs from which the applicant currently receives funding or for which it has applied for funding in FY 2019 to do similar work. Provide this information in a table using the sample format found on the OVW website at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-applicants .

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8. Statement as to whether the applicant is a nonprofit organization that holds money in offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding paying the tax described in section 511(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

9. Statement as to whether the applicant is a nonprofit organization that uses the Internal Revenue Service's three-step safe-harbor procedure to establish a rebuttable presumption that its executives' compensation is reasonable. If the applicant is not a nonprofit organization or is a nonprofit that does not use the safe-harbor procedure, provide a statement to that effect. For additional information about the safe-harbor procedure, see "Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation" in the Additional Required Information section.

10. Crime focus

• Domestic violence

• Dating violence

• Stalking

• Sexual assault

11. Whether it is a new or continuation application.

11. Geographic focus (state or local).

12. Disability focus (general or specific type of disability).

13. List multidisciplinary collaborative team members. Specify if each organization is a sexual assault, domestic violence, dual program/coalition, or a disability organization.

Proposal Abstract (not scored) The Proposal Abstract must provide a short summary (no more than two pages double-spaced) of the proposed project, including names of applicant and partners, primary activities, products and deliverables, the service area, and who will benefit. Applicants must not summarize past accomplishments in this section.

Project Narrative for New Applicants (65 Points Total) The Project Narrative may not exceed 20 pages, double-spaced. The Project Narrative must include the following two sections:

Purpose of Application (35 points)

This section must:

1. Describe the service area including the geographic location where the project will be implemented;

2. Describe the type of disability the project will focus on (may be disability in general or a specific type of disability). Demographic information must be provided for the disability focus in the area;

3. Describe the rationale for the focus of the project;

4. Detail the current response to violence against individuals with disabilities and/or

Deaf individuals within the proposed service area as it relates to the disability focus.

This section must identify available services, and gaps and barriers in service provision;

5. Describe whether the project proposes to work at the intersection of disability and other identities such as race/ethnicity, religion, gender, etc. If yes, describe how the project will effectively address multiple identities.

6. State the challenges that the organizations that comprise the multidisciplinary collaborative team have experienced in providing services to individuals with disabilities and/or Deaf individuals who are victims of violence and abuse as they relate to the disability focus; and

7. Describe the need for project resources and how funding would alleviate that need.

The need must directly relate to the stated gaps and barriers to providing services to individuals with disabilities and/or Deaf individuals who are victims of violence and abuse in the service area.

Who Will Implement the Project (30 Points)

1. Identify the key individuals and organizations involved in the proposed project;

2. Demonstrate that the individuals and organizations identified have the capacity to address the stated need including the expertise necessary to appropriately serve any intersecting identities discussed in the Purpose of Application section.

3. Clearly demonstrate that the multidisciplinary collaborative team requirements outlined in this solicitation have been met;

4. Provide detailed information about the organizations and individuals (if known) that comprise the multidisciplinary collaborative team including the population with which each organization works and the services provided. Multidisciplinary collaborative team members must have experience directly related to the stated need and service area;

5. Describe in detail why each multidisciplinary collaborative team member was chosen. In doing so, the application must demonstrate a direct relationship to the stated need and detail the qualifications and capacity of each multidisciplinary collaborative team member (organizations and individuals (if known)) to achieve the project goals; and

6. Describe in detail the demonstrated ability of each multidisciplinary collaborative team member to build their organization’s capacity to address the stated need. Examples must be provided.

Project Narrative for Continuation Applicants (65 Points Total)

Continuation applicants must propose projects that will either enhance the previously funded project or replicate the previously funded project in a different community. Specifically, proposed activities must build upon the successful initiatives funded during the previous award.

The Project Narrative may not exceed 20 pages in length, double-spaced. The Project Narrative is comprised of the following three sections:

Purpose of Application (20 Points)

1. Describe the service area (state or local) in which the project will be implemented;

2. Describe the type of disability the project will focus on (may be disability in general or a specific type of disability). Demographic information must be provided for the disability focus in the service area;

3. Describe the rationale for the disability focus;

4. Describe the current response to violence against individuals with disabilities and/or

Deaf individuals within the proposed service are as it relates to the disability focus. This section must identify available services, and gaps and barriers in service provision;

5. Describe whether the project proposes to work at the intersection of disability and other identities such as race/ethnicity, religion, gender, etc. If yes, describe how the project will effectively address multiple identities;

6. State the challenges that the organizations that comprise the multidisciplinary collaborative team have experienced in providing services to individuals with disabilities and/or Deaf individuals who are victims of violence and abuse as they relate to the disability focus; and

7. Describe the need for project resources and how funding would alleviate that need. The need must directly relate to the stated gaps and barriers to providing services to individuals with disabilities and/or Deaf individuals who are victims of violence and abuse in the service area.

What Will Be Done (25 points)

The application must provide a clear link between the proposed activities and the need identified in the “Purpose of Application” section above.

1. Describe in detail the activities of the multidisciplinary collaborative team. Activities must correspond to the stated need;

2. Illustrate how the proposed activities and initiatives will build upon and/or enhance previously funded activities;

3. Describe in detail the responsibilities of each multidisciplinary collaborative team member, as they correspond to the proposed activities;

4. Describe the capacity of the multidisciplinary collaborative team to successfully implement project activities;

5. Detail expected outcomes; and

6. Describe how the proposed project will be accessible to individuals with disabilities, individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing, and persons with limited English proficiency.

Who Will Implement the Project (20 points)

1. Identify the key individuals and organizations involved in the proposed project;

2. Demonstrate that the individuals and organizations identified have the capacity to address the stated need including the expertise necessary to appropriately serve any intersecting identities discussed in the Purpose of Application section;

3. Clearly demonstrate that the multidisciplinary collaborative team requirements outlined in this solicitation have been met;

4. Provide detailed information about the organizations and individuals (if known) that compromise the multidisciplinary collaborative team. This section must include the population with which each organization works and the services provided.

Multidisciplinary collaborative team members must have experience directly related to the stated need and service area;

5. Describe in detail why each multidisciplinary collaborative team member was chosen. In doing so, the application must demonstrate a direct relationship to the stated need and detail the qualifications and capacity of each multidisciplinary collaborative team member (organizations and individuals (if known) to achieve the project goals;

6. Detail activities or strategies the multidisciplinary collaborative team will engage in to strengthen the collaborative relationship and work; and

7. Describe in detail the demonstrated ability of each multidisciplinary collaborative team member to build their organization’s capacity to address the stated need. Examples must be provided.

Budget Detail Worksheet and Narrative (10 Points) All applications must include a detailed budget and budget narrative. A sample Budget Detail Worksheet is available on the OVW website at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-applicants. Keep in mind that budgetary requirements vary among programs. Applicants must submit reasonable budgets based on the resources needed to implement their projects in their specific geographic location.

Award Period and Amount

1. New, local-focused project, 36 months, $425,000

2. New, state-focused project, 36 months, $500,000

3. Continuation, local-focused project, 24 months, $325,000

4. Continuation, state-focused project, 24 months, $400,000

The budget and budget narrative will be reviewed separately from the proposed project narrative. The budget narrative must describe each line item requested in the budget and explain all costs included in the budget, including how the costs of goods and services are determined and how they will fulfill the objectives of the project.

The budget must:

1. Display a clear link between the specific project activities and the proposed budget items and not contain items that are not supported by the project narrative.

2. Include funds to attend OVW-sponsored training and technical assistance in the amount of $15,000 for proposals from organizations located within the 48 contiguous states and $20,000 for organizations located within the territories, Hawaii, or Alaska. This amount is for the entire 36 months and NOT per year. Applicants also may budget expenses in excess of the required amount if they are aware of relevant non-OVW sponsored conferences or training for which they would like permission to use grant funds to support staff/project partner attendance.

3. Include costs to support the needs assessment (if applicable).

4. Include costs to support pilot sites (if applicable).

5. Include funds or describe other resources available to the applicant to support activities to ensure access for individuals with disabilities, Deaf/hard of hearing individuals, and persons with limited English proficiency. See Accessibility under F. Federal Award Administration Information for more information.

6. Compensate all project partners as reflected in the MOU. For more information on compensating project partners, see the sample Budget Detail Worksheet on the OVW website at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-applicants.

7. Distinguish clearly between subawards and contracts in allocating any grant funds to other entities. Pursuant to 2 C.F.R. § 200.330, a subaward is for the purpose of carrying out a portion of the federal award, such as compensating an MOU partner, and a contract is for the purpose of obtaining goods and services for the grantee’s own use.

The substance of the relationship is more important than the form of the agreement in https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-applicants determining whether the recipient of the pass-through funds is a subrecipient or a contractor. The awarding and monitoring of contracts must follow the recipient’s documented procurement procedures, including full and open competition, pursuant to the procurement standards in 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.317-200.329. The issuance and monitoring of subawards must meet the requirements of 2 C.F.R. § 200.331, which includes oversight of subrecipient/partner spending and monitoring performance measures and outcomes attributable to grant funds. For more information, see the sample Budget Detail Worksheet and the Solicitation Companion Guide on the OVW website at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-applicants.

OVW awards are governed by the provisions of 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and the DOJ Financial Guide, which include information on allowable costs, methods of payment, audit requirements, accounting systems, and financial records. For additional information on allowable and unallowable costs, go to the Funding Restrictions section of this solicitation and the sample Budget Detail Worksheet on the OVW website at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-applicants.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (20 Points Total) For purposes of this solicitation, the MOU is a document containing the terms of the partnership and the roles and responsibilities between two or more parties. The MOU must be a single document and must be signed and dated by the Authorized Representative of each proposed partner organization during the development of the application. If necessary, an MOU can include multiple signature pages so long as each page includes the names and titles of all signatories to the MOU.

The MOU must:

1. Clearly identify the partners and provide a brief history of the collaborative relationship among those partners, including when and under what circumstances the relationship began and when each partner entered into the relationship;

2. Clearly state the roles and responsibilities each partner will assume to ensure the success of the proposed project;

3. Clearly state that each project partner has reviewed the budget and is aware of the total amount being requested and the funding being requested for each project partner;

4. Clearly demonstrate the capacity of each multidisciplinary collaborative team member to work together to achieve stated project goals;

5. Clearly demonstrate the commitment of each multidisciplinary collaborative team member to work together to achieve stated project goals;

6. Clearly detail the resources each multidisciplinary collaborative team member will contribute to the project;

7. Clearly demonstrate the ability and willingness of each multidisciplinary, collaborative team member to engage in organizational capacity building and, if applicable, among their member programs or affiliated groups; and

8. Clearly demonstrate the participation of decision-makers from each of the organizations that compromise the multidisciplinary collaborative team.

Additional Required Information The following documents will not be scored during the review process but they must be included with the application. Failure to include any of the information may result in the application being removed from consideration for funding. Some documents will be generated during the https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-and-faqs-grantees#Guides application submission process while other documents will be uploaded and attached to the application.

The following documents will be generated and completed during the application submission process:

Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Applicants must complete the SF-424 online. For “Type of Applicant,” do not select “other.” The amount of federal funding requested in the “Estimated Funding” section of this form must match the amount of federal funding requested in the budget section of the application package. This program does not requires a match; therefore, the values for the Applicant line should be zero.

The individual who is listed in “Authorized Representative” must be an individual who has the authority to apply for and accept grant awards on behalf of the organization or jurisdiction.

Standard Assurances and Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Form 4061/6) Carefully review the assurances and certification forms online. Applicants will receive a request to compile these forms online during the application submission process. All applicants must complete the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) form. Applicants that expend any funds for lobbying activities must provide the detailed information requested on the form. Applicants that do not expend any funds for lobbying activities should enter “N/A” in the required highlighted fields.

The following documents must be uploaded and attached separately to the application:

Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire (if applicable) All nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations that apply for funding from OVW and have not previously (or within the last three years) received funding from OVW must complete an Applicant Financial Capability Questionnaire. In addition, applicants may be required to submit their current year’s audit report at a later time. The questionnaire can be found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/file/866126/download

Confidentiality Notice Form All applicants are required to acknowledge that they have received notice that grantees and subgrantees must comply with the confidentiality and privacy requirements of VAWA, as amended. Applicants must submit the acknowledgement form available on the OVW website at http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/ovw/pages/attachments/2015/01/20/confidentiality_ackn owledgement_form_42015.pdf. This form must be signed by the Authorized Representative.

Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation (if applicable) An applicant that is a nonprofit organization may be required to make certain disclosures relating to the processes it uses to determine the compensation of its officers, directors, trustees, and key employees.

Under certain circumstances, a nonprofit organization that provides unreasonably high compensation to certain persons may subject both the organization’s managers and those who receive the compensation to additional federal taxes. A rebuttable presumption of the reasonableness of a nonprofit organization’s compensation arrangements, however, may be available if the nonprofit organization satisfies certain rules set out in Internal Revenue Service regulations with regard to its compensation decisions.

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