[Office for Victims of Crime](https://ovc.ojp.gov/)

August 15, 2025 (Grants.gov) | August 20, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $350,000 per award; one-time funding; no cost-sharing required.

Supports updating the OVC Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Development and Operation Guide to reflect advances in forensic nursing and improve services for sexual assault survivors.

--- ## Description This opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) aims to fund the update of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Development and Operation Guide. The Guide is a comprehensive resource for developing, expanding, or improving SANE programs, which are crucial for providing high-quality care and forensic services to survivors of sexual assault. The update will address significant advances in forensic nursing, evolving national standards, and new protocols to ensure the Guide remains a relevant and effective tool for SANE programs across the United States and its territories. --- ## Due Dates - **Grants.gov Submission Deadline:** August 15, 2025 - **JustGrants Submission Deadline:** August 20, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $350,000 - **Award Floor:** $0 - **Funding Instrument:** Cooperative Agreement - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments (including DC, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands) - County governments - City or township governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Other units of local government (towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or similar subdivisions) --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Submit the application through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360101) by August 15, 2025. - **Step 2:** Complete and submit all required materials in the DOJ’s [JustGrants system](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) by August 20, 2025. - Review the [full announcement and instructions](https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/current-funding-opportunities) for detailed requirements and submission guidance. --- ## Additional Information - The Guide update is intended to ensure SANE programs remain aligned with the latest best practices in forensic nursing and victim care. - This is a one-time funding opportunity; future rounds are not guaranteed. - Applicants are encouraged to review the current Guide and identify areas needing updates due to changes in practice or standards. --- ## External Links - [Full Announcement and OVC Funding Page](https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/current-funding-opportunities) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360101) - [How to Apply for OVC Funding](https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/current-funding-opportunities/how-to-apply-for-funding) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | |------------------------|------------------------------------------| | OVC Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) |

OVC FY25 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Development and Operation Guide (Second Edition)

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