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16.525:  Grants to Combat Violent Crimes Against Women on Campuses

Objectives:  To provide funds to institutions of higher education to develop and strengthen effective security and investigation strategies to combat violent crimes against women on campuses, particularly domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Funds are also authorized for developing and strengthening victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women on campuses.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

16.525 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Institutions of higher education that are in compliance with the campus crime reporting requirements set forth in 20 U.S.C. 1092 (f) as amended by Public Law 105-244, 112 Stat. 1581, Sec. 486 (e) (1998).

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Institutions of higher education.

Credentials/Documentation:  Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, and OMB Circular No. A-110 for Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Nonprofit Organizations.

16.525 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application forms furnished by the Federal agency, in accordance with 28 CFR, Part 66 (Common Rule) must be used for this program.

Application Procedure:  Applicants must submit proposals to the Office of Justice Programs on Standard Form 424 (Federal Assistance Applications). The receipt, review, and analysis of applications will follow Office of Justice Programs policies and procedures for the administration of grant applications. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure:  Upon approval by the Office of Justice Programs, a letter is sent to the applicant agency with copies of the Grant Award. One copy of the Grant Award must be signed by an authorized official and returned to the Office of Justice Programs.

Deadlines:  Contact the Violence Against Women Office in the Office of Justice Programs for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  About 120 days after receipt of an application.

Appeals:  No statutory rights of appeal.

Renewals:  Renewals are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Criteria are established by the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 and published program guidelines.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Howard University in Washington, D.C. will use these funds to create a sexual assault and domestic violence community task force, which includes representatives from campus and community organizations, including the Third District of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and victim services agencies. Michigan State University will educate resident assistants, incoming students, sorority and fraternity members, athletes and university staff about violence against women and consequences for offenders. Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee will use its grant to conduct domestic violence training for student health center doctors and nurses and Vanderbilt Medical Center emergency room staff. Idaho State University will institute an education program for athletes and improve safety on campus by installing blue emergency phones and enhanced lighting.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Varies.

16.525 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 16.588 Violence Against Women Formula Grants;
• 16.589 Rural Domestic Violence and Child Victimization Enforcement Grant Program;
• 16.590 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies;
• 16.587 Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments.

16.525 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

16.525 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants (Discretionary).

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $8,773,907; FY 00 est $11,226,093; and FY 01 est $10,000,000.

Budget Account Number:  15-0404-0-0-754.

Authorization:  Title VIII, Part E, of the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Public Law 105-244, 112 Stat. 1581.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  OJP Financial Guide is applicable.

16.525 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  None.

Headquarters Office:  Violence Against Women Office, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531. Phone: (202) 307-6026.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

16.525 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Grants will be made for amounts up to 100 percent of the costs of the programs or projects contained in the approved applications. Matching is not required for this grant program; however, applicants are encouraged to maximize the impact of Federal grant dollars by contributing to the costs of their projects. Supplemental contributions may be cash, in-kind services, or a combination of both.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Up to 18 months. Funds are released on an as needed basis to the grantee.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  This discretionary grant program is intended to assist institutions of higher education to develop comprehensive, multidisciplinary responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking on campuses. An institution of higher education shall not be entitled to funds under this program unless it is in compliance with the campus crime reporting requirements set forth in 20 U.S.C. 1092 (f) as amended by Public Law 105-244, 112 Stat. 1581, Sec. 486 (e)(1998).

16.525 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Each grantee receiving funds under this Subpart shall submit semi-annual progress reports and an annual performance report. Upon completion of the grant period, the institution shall file a performance report explaining the activities carried out and including an assessment of the effectiveness of those activities in achieving the purposes of the program.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records:  The award recipient must keep complete records on disposition of funds.