OVC FY25 Increasing Availability of Medical Forensic Examinations for Victims of Sexual Assault
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-OVC-2025-172433
- Agency
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Victims of Crime
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- City/Township Governments
- Special District Governments
- State Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- County Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Points of contact
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- OJP Response Center ojp.responsecenter@usdoj.gov (800) 851-3420
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking applicants for a cooperative agreement to increase the availability of medical forensic examinations for sexual assault victims. The grant opportunity targets organizations that can develop or expand Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SANE/SAFE) programs, with key objectives including hiring certified SANEs/SAFEs, establishing coordination between law enforcement, healthcare facilities, and victim advocates, and addressing vicarious trauma and burnout among SANE nurses. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities. The evaluation will likely focus on the applicant's ability to comprehensively improve sexual assault forensic examination services, with particular emphasis on expanding access in underserved communities. The application deadline is August 29, 2025, for the fiscal year 2025 funding cycle.
While specific award amounts are not explicitly stated, historical data suggests cooperative agreements in this program typically range around $500,000 for three-year periods. The place of performance will be determined by the selected applicant's location, with a focus on implementing SANE/SAFE programs in areas with limited current medical forensic examination capabilities. The grant falls under CFDA Number 16.053 for Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations, with the primary goal of supporting comprehensive, trauma-informed medical forensic services for sexual assault survivors. Recipients will be expected to develop robust, coordinated community response strategies that enhance the quality of post-sexual assault care.
Synopsis
This notice of funding opportunity seeks to increase the availability of medical forensic exams for sexual assault victims. Ideal award recipients will develop or expand Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SANE/SAFE) programs, hire certified SANEs/SAFEs, establish or enhance coordination between law enforcement agencies, healthcare facilities, and victim advocates, and retain SANE nurses by addressing vicarious trauma and burnout.
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