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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
16.587: Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian
Tribal Governments
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| 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 |
Applicant Eligibility: Indian tribal governments may apply for continuation and/or supplemental grants only.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Indian tribal governments and nonprofit nongovernmental victim services programs who have received a STOP Violence Against Indian Women grant previously.
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.
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: Continuation 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: April 25, 2000.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Ninety (90) days after receipt of an application.
Appeals: Not applicable.
Renewals: Renewals are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Criteria are established by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 and program guidelines published annually.
Examples of Funded Projects: Training for tribal law enforcement officers and prosecutors; development and enhancement of tribal codes governing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; establishment of a coordinated tribal community response to violence against women; creation of a tribal court to handle sexual assault and domestic violence cases; hiring of domestic violence advocates; and creation of an automated communication system to connect tribal courts, police officers, prosecutors, and victim service providers.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Varies, $50,000 to $150,000.
Federal Agency: OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Type of Assistance: Project Grants (Discretionary).
Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $8,778,917; FY 00 est $8,716,352; and FY 01 est $8,800,000.
Budget Account Number: 15-0404-0-1-754.
Authorization: Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994; Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, Sections 2001-6, 42 U.S.C. 3796gg to gg5.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: OJP Financial Guide is applicable.
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.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: A grant made to an Indian tribal government under this program may not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the projects described in the applications. Applicants should submit a budget which identifies the source of the 25 percent matching funds. An Indian tribal government may satisfy this 25 percent match through in-kind services. Indian tribal governments may meet the 25 percent matching requirement for this program by using funds appropriated by Congress for the activities of any agency of an Indian tribal government or for the activities of the Bureau of Indian Affairs performing law enforcement functions on any Indian lands. All funds designated as match are restricted to the same uses as the Violence Against Women Program funds and must be expended within the grant period.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: At least one year. Funds are released on an as needed basis to the grantee.
Uses and Use Restrictions: This discretionary grant program is intended to complement and enhance the Law Enforcement and Prosecution Formula Grants to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women. An Indian tribal government shall not be entitled to funds under this program unless it (or another governmental entity) incurs the full out-of-pocket costs of forensic medical examinations for victims of sexual assault. An Indian tribal government shall not be entitled to funds under this program unless it (1) certifies that its laws, policies, and practices do not require, in connection with the prosecution of any misdemeanor or felony domestic violence offense, that the victim bear the costs associated with the filing of criminal charges against the domestic violence offender, or the costs associated with the issuance or service of a warrant, protection order, witness subpoena; or (2) assures that its laws, policies, and practices will be in compliance with this requirement by September 13, 1996. Grants shall provide personnel, training, technical assistance, data collection and other equipment for the most widespread apprehension, prosecution, and adjudication of persons committing violent crimes against women. Applicant Indian tribal governments that have law enforcement authority must certify that a minimum of 25 percent of the total grant award (75 percent total) will be allocated to each of the following areas: prosecution, law enforcement, and victim services. The requirement to allocate 25 percent to law enforcement and 25 percent to prosecution does not apply to Indian tribal governments that do not have law enforcement authority.
Reports: Semi-annual progress and quarterly financial reports are required, as stipulated in the program regulations and the effective edition of the OJP Financial Guide. Upon completion of the grant period, an Indian tribal grantee shall file a performance report with the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs explaining the activities carried out, including an assessment of the effectiveness of those activities in achieving the purposes of the program.
Audits: All organizations that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in any fiscal year must have a single audit for that year in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-133, as amended, unless the audit condition on the award says otherwise. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency not later than 9 months after the end of the grantee's fiscal year.
Records: The award recipient must keep complete records on disposition of funds.
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