PKG00265026-instructions.pdf

OMB No. 1122-0020 Approval Expires 1/31/2022

U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women

OVW Fiscal Year 2021 Grants to Prevent and Respond to

Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Against

Children and Youth Program

Solicitation

Assistance Listing Number # 16.888

Grants.gov Opportunity Number: O-OVW-2021-38007

Solicitation Release Date: January 15, 2021 3:00 PM

Version: 1

Grants.gov Deadline: March 09, 2021 11:59 PM

Application JustGrants Deadline: March 23, 2021 11:59 PM

Eligible Applicants:

City or township governments, County 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, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Other

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Other Eligible applicants are limited to: nonprofit, nongovernmental entities; tribal organizations;

Indian tribal governments; and units of local government or agencies of units of local government in the United States or U.S. territories. For more information, see the Eligibility Information section of this solicitation.

Letter of Intent Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a non-binding Letter of Intent to ovw.consolyouth@usdoj.gov by February 18, 2021. Interested applicants who do not submit a Letter of Intent are still eligible to apply. For more information, see the Application and Submission Information section of this solicitation.

Pre-Application Information Sessions OVW will post a pre-recorded Pre-Application Information Session on the OVW website. This session is tentatively scheduled to be available by February 9, 2021. For more information, see the Application and Submission Information section of this solicitation.

Contact Information For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, email OVW at ovw.consolyouth@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.

Submission Information Registration: 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 February 18, 2021.

Submission: Applications for this program will be submitted through a NEW two-step process: (1) submission of the SF-424 and SF-LLL in Grants.gov and (2) submission of the full application including attachments in the Justice Grants System (JustGrants). Submit the SF-424 and SF-LLL as early as possible, but not later than 24-48 hours before the Grants.gov deadline. For technical assistance with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. For technical assistance with JustGrants, contact OVW JustGrants Support at 1-866-655-4482 or OVW.JustGrantsSupport@usdoj.gov.

For more information about registration and submission, see the Application and Submission Information section of this solicitation.

Notification

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mailto:ovw.consolyouth@usdoj.gov https://www.justice.gov/ovw/resources-applicants mailto:ovw.consolyouth@usdoj.gov

OVW anticipates notifying applicants of funding decisions by October 1, 2021.

Contents

Contact Information Program Description

Overview of OVW Statutory Authority About this OVW Program Program Scope Purpose Areas OVW Priority Areas Activities that Compromise Victim Safety and Recovery or Undermine Offender Accountability Out-of-Scope Activities Activities Requiring Prior Approval

Federal Award Information Awards, Amounts and Durations Availability of Funds Type of Award Award Period and Amounts Types of Applications Mandatory Program Requirements

Eligibility Information Eligible Applicants Ineligible Entities and Disqualifying Factors Cost Sharing or Matching Other Program Eligibility Requirements

Application and Submission Information Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) . 18 Standard Applicant Information (JustGrants 424 and General Agency Information) Proposal Abstract Proposal Narrative Budget and Associated Documentation

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Web-based Form) Pre-Agreement Cost Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) Financial Management Questionnaire (including applicant disclosure of high-risk status) Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation Data Requested with Application Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Other Supportive Documents Additional Application Components Letters of Nonsupplanting Confidentiality Notice Form Disclosures and Assurances Disclosure of Lobbying Activities DOJ Certified Standard Assurances Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements . 32 How to Apply Submission Dates and Time

Application Review Information Review Criteria Review and Selection Process Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates

Federal Award Administration Information Federal Award Notices Administrative, National Policy, and Other Legal Requirements General Information about Post-Federal Award Reporting Requirements . 40

Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s) Other Information

Public Reporting Burden- Paper Work Reduction Act Notice Application Checklist

Program Description Overview of OVW 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, sexual assault, and stalking. OVW grants support coordinated community responses to hold offenders accountable and serve victims.

Statutory Authority Any awards under this solicitation will be made under the statutory authority provided by a full-year Department of Justice appropriations act for FY 2021

About this OVW Program The CY Program solicitation is one of two solicitations issued under the Consolidated Youth and Engaging Men (CYEM) Program (CFDA# 16.888), which is authorized by annual federal appropriations acts. The other program solicitation is the Grants to Engage Men and Boys as Allies in the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Program (EM). Applicants interested in developing projects to engage men and boys as allies should submit a proposal under the OVW Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 EM solicitation.

The CY Program supports comprehensive, community-based efforts to develop or expand prevention, intervention, treatment, and response strategies to address the needs of children and youth impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

For additional information about this program and related performance measures, including how awards contribute to the achievement of program goals and objectives, see:

OVW grant program information: OVW Grants and Programs webpage.

Program performance measures under the Measuring Effectiveness Initiative: VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage.

Examples of successful projects in OVW's most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs: 2018 Biennial Report.

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 this solicitation, the DOJ Financial Guide, including updates to the financial guide after an award is made, the

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Solicitation Companion Guide, and the conditions of the award.

Purpose Areas In FY 2021, funds under this program must be used for one of the following purposes.

Applicants may select only one purpose area.

Services and Training to Address Children Exposed to Domestic Violence, Dating1.

Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (within ages 0-10).

Creating Safer Communities for Youth: Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and2.

Response Services for Youth Impacted by Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (within ages 11-24).

Providing School-Based Services: Prevention, Intervention, and Response to Dating3.

Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (within ages 5-19).

OVW Priority Areas In FY 2021, OVW is interested in supporting the priority area(s) identified below. Applications proposing activities in the following areas will be given special consideration.

Reduce violent crime against women and promote victim safety through investing1.

in law enforcement, increasing prosecution, and promoting effective prevention. To qualify for this purpose area, applicants must propose projects that promote pro-child/child-first programs to enhance the safety and well-being of children and youth who are victims of, or exposed to, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Applicants proposing to address this priority area must partner with law enforcement. Additional partners may include prosecutors, school systems, including early childhood education programs, and youth serving community based organizations to coordinate care and intervention services and prevention strategies.

Empower victims to become survivors by focusing on long-term safety and2.

sustainable economic independence. To qualify for this priority area, applicants must propose project activities that go beyond immediate victim services such as crisis counseling, short/long term counseling, medical or court accompaniment, etc. Examples of ways applicants might address this priority include youth engagement through the development of youth action committees, or developing strong partnerships with workforce development, job training, or educational programs.

Increase efforts to combat stalking. To qualify for this priority area, applicants must3.

propose projects where at least 50 percent of the training, educational, and outreach activities address stalking or cyberstalking, including the intersection of these crimes with dating violence.

Activities that Compromise Victim Safety and Recovery or 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.

Applications that propose any such activities may receive a deduction in points during the review process or may be eliminated from consideration. Information on activities that compromise victim safety and recovery or undermine offender accountability may be found in the Solicitation Companion Guide.

Out-of-Scope Activities The activities listed below are out of the program scope and will not be supported by this program’s funding. See also the list of unallowable costs in the Funding Restrictions section of this solicitation.

Research projects. Funds under this program may not be used to conduct research,1.

defined in 28 C.F.R. § 46.102 as a systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. Surveys and focus groups, depending on their design and purpose, may constitute research and therefore be out-of-scope. Prohibited research does not include assessments conducted for internal improvement purposes only (see Limited Use of Funds below). For information on distinguishing between research and assessments, see the Solicitation Companion Guide.

Child Protective Service Investigations: Grant funds may not be used to support child2.

protective service investigations of abuse or neglect.

Legal Representation: Grant funds may not be used to provide legal representation3.

except in the limited context of protection order proceedings.

Supervised Visitation or Exchange: Grant funds may not be used to support supervised4.

visitation or exchange services.

Perpetrator Services: Grant funds may not be used to provide support services for5.

perpetrators of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, such as counseling, batterer intervention, or anger management.

Sexual Harassment, Bullying, and Gender Norms: Grant funds may not be used to6.

develop or provide training, products, or policies that focus primarily on sexual harassment, bullying, hazing, or gender norms.

Substance Abuse: Grant funds may not be used to implement prevention programs that7.

focus primarily on alcohol and substance abuse as prevention strategies.

Ceremonies, Celebrations, and Entertainment: Grant funds may not be used to support8.

award ceremonies or other celebratory events, or the purchase of tickets for entertainment activities such as sporting events, movies, concerts, or museums.

Athletics: Grant funds may not be used to support an individual’s or group of9.

individuals’ participation on athletic teams or events, including full-time salaries for individuals who serve as coaches or leaders of athletic teams.

Technical Assistance (TA): Grant funds may not be used for the provision of TA to other10.

entities.

Trademarks: Grant funds may not be used to research, apply for, or register11.

trademarks.

Service Area: Grant funds may not be used to conduct or support regional or statewide12.

activities or projects. Applicants must ensure that proposed projects support local, community-specific strategies only, and the applicant and its project partners must be

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based in the project’s service area.

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

Limited Use of Funds Grantees may use up to three percent of grant award funds to assess their work for internal improvement purposes only, such as by convening a listening session to identify service gaps in the community or surveying training participants about the quality of training content and delivery. Applicants considering such assessments must refer to the OVW research decision tree in the Solicitation Companion Guide to ensure that the activity does not qualify as human subjects research. The Solicitation Companion Guide also provides additional information on federal requirements related to research, assessments, and surveys.

Activities Requiring Prior Approval Recipients must receive prior approval before using grant funds to support surveys, whether conducted as part of a program or needs assessment, or for any other purpose. Prior approval is necessary to determine whether the activity is within the scope of the award and meets the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (see the Solicitation Companion Guide for more information).

Federal Award Information Awards, Amounts and Durations Anticipated Number of Awards

Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards $500,000.00

Period of Performance Start Date

10/1/21 12:00 AM

Period of Performance Duration (Months)

Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation $4,800,000.00

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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 2021 funding, depending on the merits of the applications and the availability of funding.

Type of Award Awards will be made as grants.

Award Period and Amounts The award period is 36 months. Budgets must reflect 36 months of project activity, and the total “estimated funding” on the SF-424 must reflect 36 months. OVW anticipates that the award period will start on October 1, 2021.

This program typically makes awards up to $500,000. OVW estimates that it will make up to 11 awards for an estimated $4,800,000.

Awards under this program for FY 2021 will be made for up to $500,000 for the entire 36 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.

Successful applications to the CY solicitation will be awarded under the CYEM Program.

Types of Applications In FY 2021, OVW will accept applications for this program from the following:

New: Applicants that have never received funding under the CYEM Program or whose previous funding expired on or before February 1, 2020.

Continuation: Applicants that have an existing or recently closed (after February 1, 2020) award under the CYEM program. Continuation funding is not guaranteed.

Recipients of CYEM funding in FY 2019 or FY 2020 are NOT eligible to apply as the lead applicant or as a partner/subrecipient on an FY 2021 CY proposal. Likewise, an organization that is a partner/subrecipient on an FY 2019 or FY 2020 CYEM award is not eligible to apply as the lead applicant or as a partner/subrecipient on an FY 2021 CY proposal.

Note: Current grantees with a substantial amount of unobligated funds remaining (50 percent or more of the previous award) as of March 31, 2021 without adequate justification may not be considered for funding or may receive a reduced award amount if selected for funding in FY 2021.

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

OVW-sponsored training and technical assistance (TTA).1.

OVW may conduct a program assessment or evaluation necessitating grantee2.

involvement. Therefore, recipients may be expected to dedicate some OVW-funded time and resources to participating in an assessment or evaluation.

Create or expand a coordinated community response (CCR) team to oversee and guide3.

project activities. The CCR must meet regularly to design a strategic plan, discuss project goals and activities, review successes and challenges, and ensure project activities are coordinated across the community served.

Provide crisis intervention for children, youth, and community members at all4.

educational, outreach, and training events not specifically targeted to first responders or allied professionals.

Engage in a planning phase prior to project implementation. The planning phase is5.

generally six months for new grantees and three months for continuation grantees. To complete the required planning activities, recipients will have access to $75,000 of the total award funding.

New grantees: During the planning phase, new grantees must:

Conduct a community strengths and needs assessment.A.

Develop a strategic plan for implementing project activities. The activities in theB.

strategic plan must include all project partners and be submitted to OVW for review and approval.

Submit recipient and project partners’ policies related to securing backgroundC.

checks of staff and volunteers who interact with children and youth, client confidentiality, parental consent, mandatory reporting, and information sharing. If no policies exist, the policies must be developed and submitted to OVW.

Continuation grantees: During the planning phase, continuation grantees must:

Revise and update the initial strategic plan to reflect the continuation project.A.

The activities in the strategic plan must include all project partners and be submitted to OVW for review and approval.

Submit any new project partner’s policies related to securing backgroundB.

checks of staff and volunteers who interact with children and youth, client confidentiality, parental consent, mandatory reporting, and information sharing. If no policies exist, the policies must be developed and submitted to OVW.

In addition, applicants receiving funding under this program will be required to engage in the following activities for the specific purpose area the proposed project will address:

Purpose Area 1 Services and Training to Address Children Exposed to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (within ages 0-10):

Provide direct services (e.g., crisis counseling, mental health and therapy1.

services, victim advocacy, mentoring, educational support) that address the emotional, cognitive, and physical effects of trauma on children and increase the safety and stability of children (within ages 0–10) exposed to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Develop and deliver educational programs to assist families in creating violence-2.

free homes for children.

Provide support services for non-abusing parents or caregivers (e.g., crisis3.

counseling, victim advocacy, childcare, transportation, emergency shelter).

Develop and deliver training to assist law enforcement and other allied4.

professionals (e.g., prosecutors, courts, health care providers) to appropriately respond to and support children exposed to violence.

Develop and deliver training to assist law enforcement officers in identifying and5.

making appropriate referrals for children exposed to domestic violence.

Develop processes and provide training for educational, after-school, head start6.

and childcare, and/or child welfare and foster care programs to identify children and families experiencing violence and make appropriate referrals for services.

Develop and implement prevention programming for children (within preschool7.

through age 10), including those who are at high risk for victimization or perpetration.

Purpose Area 2 Creating Safer Communities for Youth: Prevention, Intervention, Treatment and Response Services for Youth Impacted by Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (within ages 11-24):

Provide direct services (e.g., crisis counseling, mental health and therapy1.

services, victim advocacy, mentoring, educational/work support, family strengthening services, building social capital, and transportation) that address the emotional, cognitive, and physical effects of trauma on youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Develop and deliver training to assist law enforcement and other allied2.

professionals (e.g., prosecutors, courts, health care providers, juvenile justice system) to appropriately respond to and support youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Develop and deliver educational programs that address the prevention of and3.

response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking for youth-serving organizations (e.g., community centers, youth homeless services) and programs.

Develop and deliver prevention programming for youth, including those who are4.

at high risk for victimization or perpetration, that are inclusive of youth-led strategies, assist youth in understanding and recognizing abusive behavior, and address by-stander intervention.

Purpose Area 3 Providing School-Based Services: Prevention, Intervention, and Response to Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (within ages 5-19):

Develop and implement school-based policies, practices, and programs to1.

prevent and respond to dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking of students, including policies and practices that address safety planning, referrals for support services, protection orders, and interim accommodations (e.g., change of class schedule, location of locker) for victims.

Provide developmentally appropriate prevention programming for students,2.

including those at high risk for victimization or perpetration.

Provide by-stander intervention training for students.3.

Provide victim services for students, including increasing the ease of access to4.

on or off-site victim advocates and counselors. The counselors and victim advocates must be trained in providing mental health and victim services for youth victims of dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Develop and deliver training for school resource officers, teachers, school faculty5.

and employees, and coaches on creating trauma informed educational environments and programming for students.

Provide training to assist law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and schools in6.

investigations and/or prosecutions of incidents of dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking when the student and/or the student’s caregiver chooses to report to law enforcement.

Develop and deliver training to assist school faculty and employees (including7.

administrators, teachers, coaches, school resource officers, counselors, nurses, and volunteers), law enforcement, and parents or caregivers in supporting students impacted by dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking.

Implement programs within the school and/or school system designed to change8.

attitudes and behaviors in relation to dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Eligibility Information Eligible Applicants The following entities are eligible to apply for this program:

A nonprofit, nongovernmental entity, or tribal organization.1.

An Indian tribal government.2.

A unit of local government or an agency of a unit of local government.3.

Faith-Based and Community Organizations Faith Based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this solicitation (see “Faith-Based Organizations” on the OVW website for more information).

Executive Order 13929 Safe Policing for Safe Communities To advance Executive Order 13929 Safe Policing for Safe Communities, the Attorney General determined that all state, local, and university or college law enforcement agencies must be certified by an approved independent credentialing body or have started the certification process to be eligible for FY 2021 DOJ discretionary grant funding, either as a recipient or a subrecipient. To become certified, the law enforcement agency must meet two mandatory conditions: (1) the agency’s use of force policies adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws; and (2) the agency’s use of force policies prohibit chokeholds except in situations where use of deadly force is allowed by law. For detailed information on this new certification requirement, see Safe Policing to access the Standards for Certification on Safe Policing for Safe Communities, Implementation Fact Sheet, and List of Designated Independent Credentialing Bodies.

Ineligible Entities and Disqualifying Factors Applications submitted by ineligible entities or that do not meet all program eligibility requirements will not be considered for funding. In addition, an application 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 of application contents, and 6. timeliness. Failure to comply fully with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM requirements (see Application and Submission section for more information on these requirements) will result in removal from consideration. An applicant with past performance issues, long-standing open audits, or an open criminal investigation also may not be considered for funding.

Note: 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 matching or cost-sharing requirement.

Other Program Eligibility Requirements In addition to meeting the eligible entity requirements outlined above, applicants for this program must also meet the requirements below. All certification and other eligibility related

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Eligible Service Area Applicants must ensure that proposed projects support only local, community-specific strategies. The applicant and its project partners must be based in the project’s service area.

Grant funds may not be used to conduct or support regional or statewide activities or projects.

Required Partnerships All applicants must establish multidisciplinary partnerships through a CCR, documented in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to ensure the proposed project has the necessary expertise, experience, and capacity to serve and support children and youth who have been impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking, including the needs of the targeted age group. Applicants and partners are limited to serving in one role, only, as outlined below.

Purpose Area 1 (within ages 0-10)

A victim service provider, if not the applicant, with:1.

a demonstrated primary purpose of providing direct victim servicesa.

for children who are victims of and/or exposed to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking; or a demonstrated primary purpose of serving adult victims ofb.

domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking, but has a designated program that provides direct victim services to children who are victims of and/or exposed to the aforementioned crimes; and

A community-based organization with demonstrated expertise in developing or2.

providing specialized programming or services to children, if not the applicant.

Purpose Area 2 (within ages 11-24)

A victim service provider, if not the applicant, with:1.

a demonstrated primary purpose of providing direct victim servicesa.

for youth who are victims of and/or exposed to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking; or a demonstrated primary purpose of serving adult victims ofb.

domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking, but has a designated program that provides direct victim services to youth who are victims of and/or exposed to the aforementioned crimes; and

A community-based organization with demonstrated expertise in developing or2.

providing specialized programming to youth, if not the applicant.

Purpose Area 3 (within ages 5-19) A victim service provider, if not the applicant, with:1.

a demonstrated primary purpose of providing direct victim servicesa.

for children and/or youth who are victims of and/or exposed to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking;

or a demonstrated primary purpose of serving adult victims ofb.

domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking, but has a designated program that provides direct victim services to children and/or youth who are victims of and/or exposed to the aforementioned crimes; and

A school or school district.2.

Definition of victim service provider A victim service provider is a nonprofit, nongovernmental or tribal organization or rape crisis center, including a state or tribal domestic violence and/or sexual assault coalition, that assists or advocates for domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims, including a domestic violence shelter, faith-based organization or other organization, with a documented history of effective work concerning domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. 34 U.S.C. § 12291(a)(43). Victim service providers must provide direct services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking as one of their primary purposes and have a demonstrated history of effective work in this field.

In addition, applicants are strongly encouraged to think creatively, develop broad CCR teams, and include additional partners that represent the diversity and experiences of the community, and include the necessary expertise and knowledge to meet the goals and objectives of the proposed project.

Limit on Number of Applications OVW will consider only one application per organization for the same service area. 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.

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 and on the OVW website. Applicants wishing to request a paper copy of these materials should contact 202-307-6026 or ovw.consolyouth@usdoj.gov.

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Pre-Application Information Session: OVW will post a pre-recorded Pre-Application Information Session on its website. Listening to this session is optional and not a requirement to be eligible to apply. The session is tentatively scheduled to be available by February 9, 20201 on the OVW website. The session will be captioned in English and Spanish.

Interested applicants needing additional language assistance should contact this program at ovw.consolyouth@usdoj.gov or at 202-514-0390 as soon as possible, but no later than February 9, 20201.

Content and Form of Application Submission The information below (“ Letter of Intent” through “ Submission Dates and Times”) describes the full content and form of application submission.

Letter of Intent Applicants intending to apply for FY 2021 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.consolyouth@usdoj.gov by February 18, 2021. This letter will not obligate the applicant to submit an application. See the OVW website for a sample Letter of Intent.

Formatting and Technical Requirements Applications must follow the requirements below for all documents, unless otherwise noted.

Points may be deducted for applications that do not adhere to the following requirements:

Double-spaced (Data Requested with Application, Pre-Award Risk Assessment, and1.

charts may be single-spaced).

8½ x 11 inch pages.2.

One-inch margins.3.

Type no smaller than 12 point, Times New Roman (TNR) or Arial font, except for4.

footnotes, which may be in 10-point font.

Page numbers.5.

No more than 20 pages for the Proposal Narrative.6.

Word documents in the following formats: Microsoft Word (.doc), PDF files (.pdf), or7.

Text Documents (.txt).

Headings and sub-headings that correspond to the sections identified in this section of8.

the solicitation.

Application Contents Applications must include the required documents and demonstrate that the program eligibility requirements have been met. For a complete checklist of the application contents, see the Application Checklist in the Other Information section of this solicitation.

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:

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Proposal Narrative.1.

Budget Detail Worksheet and Narrative.2.

Data Requested with Application.3.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).4.

Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance

(SF-424)

Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Applicants must complete the SF-424 in Grants.gov. The SF-424 is generated when the applicant begins the submission process. 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 require a match; therefore, the values for the Applicant line should be zero. The individual who is listed as “ Authorized Representative” must be an individual who has the authority to apply for and accept grant awards on behalf of the organization or jurisdiction.

Intergovernmental Review (SF-424 Question 19): This solicitation ("funding opportunity") is subject to Executive Order (E.O.) 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.

Applicants must check the Office of Management and Budget’s website for the names and addresses of state Single Points of Contact (SPOC) under Intergovernmental Review. If the applicant’s state appears on the SPOC list, the applicant must contact the state SPOC to find out about, and comply with, the state’s process under E.O. 12372. In completing the SF-424, such an applicant is to make the appropriate selection in response to question 19 once the applicant has complied with its state E.O. 12372 process. An applicant whose state does not appear on the SPOC list should answer question 19 by selecting the following response:

“Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the state for review.”

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) All applicants must complete and submit the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) form in Grants.gov. Applicants that expend any funds for lobbying activities must provide the information requested on the SF-LLL. Applicants that do not expend any funds for lobbying activities should enter “N/A” in the required highlighted fields.

Standard Applicant Information (JustGrants 424 and General Agency Information) Applicants must complete this web-based form in JustGrants, which is pre-populated with the SF-424 data submitted in Grants.gov. Applicants are required to review the Standard Applicant Information and make edits as needed, confirm the Authorized Representative, verify the legal name and address, and enter the ZIP code(s) for the areas affected by the project.

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Proposal Abstract 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, project title, purpose of the project (including goal and intended outcome), primary activities for which funds are requested, who will benefit (including geographic area to be served), products and deliverables, and how the applicant will measure progress in completing project goals and objectives. Applicants must not summarize past accomplishments in this section. The Proposal Abstract, which is to be entered into a text box in JustGrants, is used throughout the review process. The total point value for the proposal abstract section is 5 points.

Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to use the following template for the abstract.

<Applicant Legal Name>, in partnership with <list the MOU partners>, will implement a <choose one: <choose one: children exposed to violence, community-based, or school-based> project. Through this <choose one: new award or supplemental award>, the project will: 1) establish a coordinated community response team to oversee and guide project activities; 2) complete a community needs assessment and develop a strategic plan that outlines the implementation phase of the project; 3) provide direct services that address the emotional, cognitive, and physical effects of trauma on <choose: child, youth, or student> victims of <choose all that are applicable to the project: domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking>; 4) develop and deliver training to law enforcement and <list others that will receive training such as judges, prosecutors, teachers, etc.> to appropriately respond to and support <choose: child, youth, or student> victims; 5) develop and deliver <list educational programs> that address the prevention of and response to the crimes previously listed for <list the organizations/institutions/systems>; 6) develop and deliver prevention programming for <choose: children, youth, and/or students> that is inclusive of <list strategies such as youth-led strategies, by-stander intervention, etc.>; and 7) <add additional activities specific to the purpose area addressed (refer to the program requirements for the purpose area being addressed as well as the list under “what will be done” section)>. The timing for performance of this award is 36 months.

Proposal Narrative The Proposal Narrative may not exceed 20 pages, double-spaced, and reviewers will not read beyond this page limit. The Proposal Narrative must include the following three sections. The total point value for the proposal narrative section is 55 points. Applicants must upload the Proposal Narrative as an attachment in JustGrants.

Purpose of the Proposal (10 points) This section must describe:

The challenge or need faced by the community and how the goal/vision for the proposal1.

will meet that need.

The communities to be served, including the geographic location, the populations in the2.

service area, and any available, relevant victimization rates.

The community’s current prevention, intervention, treatment, and response resources3.

for the targeted age group. This section must identify available services and programs, as well as gaps and barriers in service provision and programming that address prevention, intervention, treatment, and response.

The community’s existing training and/or educational programs provided for those4.

working or engaging with children and youth (e.g., law enforcement, prosecutors, school resource officers, schools, advocates, health care providers, parents or caregivers, juvenile justice system, foster care, homeless shelters, or youth-serving programs) and explain why existing training and/or educational programs do not meet current needs.

If the applicant is a current grantee of the CYEM Program, describe the challenges and5.

successes of the current project and the work that remains.

What Will Be Done (30 points) The application must provide a clear link between the proposed activities and the need identified in the “Purpose of the Proposal” section above. The application must not include any of the activities listed as unallowable costs in the Funding Restrictions section of this solicitation.

This section must describe:

The approach to addressing the challenge or need identified in the Purpose of the1.

Proposal section above.

How the applicant will measure its progress in achieving the proposal’s goal(s)/vision.2.

Identify targeted outcome(s) and describe any tool(s) the applicant will use to track those outcomes and report them to OVW. Tools may include OVW performance progress reports and logic model templates (both available at VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative).

How the applicant will move to project sustainability; continuation applicants must3.

provide specific details.

How the proposed project will address the OVW priority area(s), if applicable.4.

How the proposed project will establish or support a multidisciplinary CCR to respond to5.

children and/or youth exposed to and/or impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking, including current and future members of the CCR, frequency of CCR meetings, and which organization or program is the lead of the

CCR.

Continuation applicants must provide details about the CCR created or enhanced6.

through the initial award including:

The current status of the CCR organized under the initial CYEM Program award, including whether it still exists, and if not, when it ended and why. If the CCR still meets, how often it meets, and the number of agencies and organizations regularly attending CCR meetings.

Identify any activities engaged in by the CCR under the initial CYEM Program award that have been sustained.

Detail the efforts of the CCR to address children and youth exposed to or

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Identify key participants of the CCR.

How the project will provide appropriate crisis intervention and referrals for participants7.

who identify themselves as victims during project activities, including prevention education, community awareness events, and/or other activities that target children and youth, non-offending parents or caregivers, and the general community.

How the applicant and project partners will conduct the development of the strategic8.

plan.

The policies in place or to be developed that address the following: a) confidentiality; b)9.

information sharing; c) parental consent; d) background checks; and e) mandatory reporting, if applicable. These policies must exist or be developed by both the grantee and all project partners.

The type(s) of direct victim services (e.g., crisis counseling, mental health and therapy10.

services, victim advocacy, mentoring, educational/work support, family strengthening services, building social capital, and transportation) that will be provided for the targeted age group, including (if applicable) the non-offending parent or caregiver.

How the project focuses on a full spectrum of strategies that address prevention,11.

intervention, treatment (if applicable), and response for the specific ages identified in number 14 of the Data Requested with Application section and promotes the dignity and self-sufficiency of victims.

All tangible products to be developed with grant funds (e.g., a video, a brochure, a12.

theater piece, public service announcement, or curriculum).

If the applicant is submitting a continuation application, how the proposed project13.

enhances and/or expands the current project.

How the project will address the victimization rates identified in the Purpose of the14.

Proposal section.

How the proposed project will reach each population identified in the Purpose of the15.

Proposal section.

In addition, for the specific purpose area the proposed project will address, this section must describe:

Purpose Area 1 The types of training, prevention education, and educational programs to be developed and delivered to the specific groups listed below. Include details on the estimated number and frequency of the trainings and programs:

Law enforcement and other allied professionals (e.g., prosecutors, courts, healtha.

care providers).

Families.b.

Children, including those at high risk for victimization or perpetration.c.

Educational, after-school, childcare, and/or child welfare and foster cared.

programs.

Purpose Area 2 The types of training, prevention programming, and educational programs to be developed and delivered to the specific groups listed below. Include details on the estimated number and frequency of the trainings and programs:

Law enforcement and other allied professionals (e.g., prosecutors, courts, healtha.

care providers, juvenile justice system).

Families.b.

Youth, including those who are at high risk for victimization or perpetration.c.

Youth-serving organizations, schools, and programs.d.

Purpose Area 3 The school-based policies, practices, and programs currently in place or to be1.

developed that address the prevention of and response to dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking of students, including how safety planning, referrals, protection orders, and accommodations for students are being or will be addressed.

How the proposed activities are designed to change the attitudes and behaviors of2.

school faculty and employees and students in relation to dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

The types of training, prevention programming, and educational programs to be3.

developed and delivered to the specific groups listed below. Include details on the estimated number and frequency of the trainings and programs:

Law enforcement, campus police, and other allied professionals (e.g., prosecutors, courts, health care providers).

School faculty and employees, including administrators, teachers, coaches, school resource officers, campus security, school counselors, school nurses, and volunteers.

Students, including those at high risk for victimization and perpetration.

Parents and caregivers.

Who Will Implement the Proposal (15 points) This section must:

Identify the key individuals and organizations, including project partners, involved in the1.

proposed project.

Demonstrate that the individuals and organizations identified have the capacity to2.

address the stated need and can successfully implement the proposed project activities;

attach job descriptions of all key personnel. This includes the required education, training, and licensure and/or certification required to provide services and/or engage with the specific age(s) identified in number 13 of the Data Requested with Application.

Provide detailed information that demonstrates the applicant and its partners are based3.

in the community where the project will be implemented.

Budget and Associated Documentation Applicants must complete the web-based form in JustGrants for the budget worksheet and budget narrative. Applicants also must upload the applicable associated documentation as described below under each heading. The budget worksheet and budget narrative are worth a total of 15 points and will be reviewed separately from the proposal narrative. The associated documentation will not be scored, but failure to include it may result in removal from consideration or a delay in access to funding.

Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative (Web-based Form) Complete the budget worksheet and narrative form for all applicable cost categories. 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. See the sample budget and the Creating a Budget webinar available on the OVW website at OVW website. Keep in mind that budgetary requirements vary among programs.