OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Demonstration Program on Trauma-Informed, Victim Centered Training for Law Enforcement on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (Abby Honold) Program

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Description

This grant program, administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), funds demonstration projects to improve law enforcement’s response to sexual assault through trauma-informed, victim-centered training. The program aims to enhance the quality of investigations, prevent re-traumatization of victims, and foster better communication between law enforcement, victims, and community stakeholders. In FY 2025, the program is exclusively focused on projects addressing law enforcement responses to sexual assault.

The grant supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of training for law enforcement officers, emphasizing techniques that recognize the impact of trauma on victims and promote coordinated community responses.

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Due Dates

• Application deadline: July 18, 2025

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Funding Amount

• Award ceiling: $500,000 per project
• Award floor: $500,000 per project
• Expected number of awards: 12
• Estimated total program funding: $6,000,000
• Project period: Typically up to 24 months
• Cost sharing/matching: Not required

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Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• Other state, territorial, local, and/or Tribal law enforcement agencies that investigate crimes involving sexual assault

Note: Only law enforcement agencies that investigate sexual assault are eligible for this cycle.

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Application Process

• Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.
• Review the full solicitation for detailed requirements, eligibility, and instructions.
• Prepare all required documents, including a project narrative, budget, and letters of commitment as specified in the solicitation.
• For technical assistance with Grants.gov, refer to their help resources.

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Additional Information

• The program is listed under Assistance Listing Number 16.058.
• No cost sharing or matching is required.
• The program’s primary goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of trauma-informed, victim-centered training for law enforcement.
• Only projects focused on sexual assault response are eligible in FY 2025.

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External Links

• Funder Home Page (Office on Violence Against Women)
• Grant Opportunity on Grants.gov
• Full Solicitation/Announcement (PDF)
• Assistance Listing 16.058

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