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“Sisters Rising” – film sponsored by AVA

Dear AVA Colleagues: You are invited to a private screening of the powerful, award winning film, Sisters Rising. This screening is sponsored by the Association of Violence Against Women Act Administrators (AVA). Sisters Rising is the story of six Native American women reclaiming personal and tribal sovereignty in the face of ongoing sexual violence against Indigenous women […]

AVA Connect Conversation – February 22, 2021

AVA Connect Conversation – February 22, 2021 Last year, AVA offered AVA Connect Conversations from July through December. We felt it was important to start virtual conversations via Zoom that were no longer taking place in person because of travel restrictions related to COVID-19. In staying apart, we do not want to lose that social connection […]

Deadline extension for Closeouts, Performance Reports and Federal Financial Reports

AVA recently partnered with the National  Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) and the National Association of Crime Victims Compensation Boards (NACVCB) on a letter to OJP regarding ongoing challenges with the JustGrants and ASAP systems.  Below is a link to a copy of the letter for your reference. Acting Assistant Attorney General Maureen Henneberg, […]

AVA Connect – Scheduled for February 22, 2021

AVA Connect Conversation – February 22, 2021   Last year, AVA offered AVA Connect Conversations from July through December. We felt it was important to start virtual conversations via Zoom that were no longer taking place in person because of travel restrictions related to COVID-19. In staying apart, we do not want to lose that social […]

OVW Solicitations Now Available

Please see the below list of OVW solicitations that are now available: Update: OVW has published new solicitations! OVW has published new solicitations including: FY 2021 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program Solicitation Due Date: March 16, 2021 FY 2021 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus Program Solicitation Due Date: March […]

2020 SASP Info – Important

Please see the below information sent out today by Lucille Moran with OVW.  Please also find attached a copy of the 2020 Annual SASP Administrators Report….   Greetings, SASP Administrators, Please use this message as your guide for fulfilling your 2020 reporting requirement. In addition, VAWA MEI will hold a webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 2, to review […]

New Grantee Orientation – Follow Up Info from OW

Please see the below update from Omar Mohommed/OVW on the upcoming New Grantee Orientation.     Greetings,   As the New Grantee Orientation (NGO) mandatory meeting draws near; please allow this message to serve as a follow-up to the email sent December 11, 2020 from OVW Associate Director Amy Loder (OVW Formula New Grantee Orientation.) The email […]

OVW Open Solicitations – Justice for Families and LAV

OVW has announced two open solicitations.  For more information, see the associated links below:   OVW FY 2021 Justice for Families Program Solicitation https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/1339491/download   OVW FY 2021 Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Program Solicitation https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/1343081/download   Take care and Happy Holidays!! Barry

Formula New Grantee Orientation (NGO) – February 16 – March 11, 2021

Good afternoon administrators!  I hope that everyone is doing well. In the event that you have not yet seen today’s announcement from Amy Loder/OVW, I am including it below.   Good morning. The Formula New Grantee Orientation (NGO) is quickly approaching. It will take place February 16 – March 11, 2021. Unfortunately, we will not be […]