Grant Management

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)

The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) was signed on September 26, 2006. The intent is to empower every American with the ability to hold the government accountable for each spending decision. The end result is to reduce wasteful spending in the government. The FFATA legislation requires information on federal awards (federal financial assistance […]

Office for Civil Rights

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) ensures that recipients of financial assistance from OJP and its components comply with federal laws that prohibit discrimination in both employment and the delivery of services or benefits based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and disability. In addition, federal law […]

2014 FAQs on Nondiscrimination

The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, which President Obama signed on March 7, 2013, amends the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 by adding a grant condition that prohibits discrimination by recipients of certain Department of Justice funds.  Access the FAQs on the Nondiscrimination Grant Condition.

SAM Regulations

WHAT IS SAM? The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. There is NO fee to register for this site. Entities may register at no cost directly from this page. User guides and webinars are available under the Help tab on the […]

Implementation Plan Toolkit

Introduction The STOP Formula Grants Program is the primary source of Federal funding addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking for States and Territories. It has the most broad-ranging application of any Federal grant program specifically aimed at these violent crimes. STOP Grants are intended to enhance and improve the way that law […]

STOP Match Regulations

By statute, a grant made under the STOP Formula Grant Program may not cover more than 75% of the total costs of the project(s) funded. This includes any amount used by the state for administrative costs. (42 U.S.C. § 3796gg-1(f).) The costs of projects for victim services or tribes for which there is an exception […]