![](media/image1.wmf)U.S. Department of Justice

Office on Violence Against Women

OVW

OVW FY 2006

Domestic Violence

Transitional Housing

Assistance Program

Solicitation

> LETTER OF INTENT DEADLINE:
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> **January 26, 2006**
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> GRANTS.GOV REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
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> **February 9, 2006**
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> APPLICATION DEADLINE:
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> **February 16, 2006**
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> Please note: If your program was impacted by the recent hurricanes in
> a way that hinders your ability to submit your application for this
> grant program, you may be eligible for an extension of the application
> deadline. If you wish to apply for such an extension, please contact
> the Office on Violence Against Women at 202-307-6026.

**U.S. Department of Justice**

**Office on Violence Against Women**

800 K Street, NW, Suite 920

Washington, DC 20530

**Alberto Gonzales**

Attorney General

U.S. Department of Justice

**Diane M. Stuart**

Director

Office on Violence Against Women

**About the Office on Violence Against Women**

The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a component of the U.S.
Department of Justice. Created in 1995, OVW implements the Violence
Against Women Act (VAWA) and subsequent legislation and provides
national leadership against domestic violence, sexual assault, and
stalking. Since its inception, the Office has launched a multifaceted
approach to responding to these crimes. By forging state, local and
tribal partnerships among police, prosecutors, the judiciary, victim
advocates, health care providers, faith leaders, and others, OVW grants
help provide victims with the protection and services they need to
pursue safe and healthy lives while also enabling communities to hold
offenders accountable.

**About the Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program**

Far too many women who are victims of domestic violence face a choice
between homelessness and life with an abusive partner.^1^ These choices
emerge as they face decisions about whether to stay or leave an abusive
partner, as they face leaving an emergency shelter program with no where
to go, and as they search for affordable housing for themselves and
their children. Domestic violence advocates report that sometimes
battered women return to an abusive partner when a viable option for
permanent housing cannot be found.[^1] Safety planning for battered
women and their children must address their basic survival needs, which
include economic self-sufficiency and safe, affordable and non-temporary
housing.

It is critical that successful transitional housing programs provide a
wide range of flexible and optional services that reflect the
differences and individual needs of battered women and their children
and that allows victims to choose the course of action that is best for
them. Transitional housing is designed to bridge the gap between crises
shelter and permanent housing. Domestic violence transitional housing
programs may offer counseling, support groups, safety planning, and
advocacy services as well as various forms of practical services that
may include licensed child care, employment services and training,
transportation vouchers, telephones with local service and 911 service,
and referrals to other agencies. Trained staff and case managers may
also be available to work with clients to help them determine and reach
their goals.

**Program Eligibility**

**Note: It is very important that you review this information carefully.
Applications that are submitted by non-eligible entities will be
screened out of the review process during an initial review process.**

Under the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation
of Children Today Act of 2003 (PROTECT Act 42 U.S.C. §13975) the
Attorney General is authorized to award grants to **States, units of
local government, Indian tribes and other organizations.**

[States]{.underline}

For the purpose of this program, a *state* is defined to include any
state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the
Northern Mariana Islands.

[Units of Local Government]{.underline}

For the purposes of this program, *a unit of local government* is any
city, county, township, town, borough, parish, village, or other
general-purpose political subdivision of a state.

**Non-eligible entities include but are not limited to:**

-   Police Departments

-   Pre-Trial Services Agencies

-   District or City Attorney's Offices

-   Sheriff Departments

-   Probation and Parole Departments

-   Bail Bond Services

-   Courts

The above entities are not units of local government for the purposes of
this grant. These agencies or organizations may assume responsibility
for the development and implementation of the project, but they must
apply through a State, Indian tribal government, or a unit of local
government.

[Indian Tribes]{.underline}

For the purposes of this program, *Indian tribe* is defined as any
tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including an
Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation (as defined in
or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C.
1601 et seq.), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs
and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their
status as Indians (25 U.S.C. 450b(e)). Any applicant representing a
consortium of tribal governments and/or organizations must submit a
resolution from the constituent tribal governments and/or organizations
supporting the application.

[Other]{.underline}

For the purpose of this program, other "organizations" include
nongovernmental private entities, including faith-based and
community-based organizations. Based on past experience, applications
from universities have not proposed activities that focus on the
statutory purpose and scope of this program. Therefore, universities are
discouraged from applying unless they are proposing activities clearly
focused on the purpose and scope of this program.

**Note: It is very important that you review this information carefully.
Applications that are submitted by non-eligible entities will be
screened out of the review process during an initial review process.**

**Types of Applicants**

In FY 2006, OVW will accept applications for new applicants. Current
grantees who received funding in FY 2005 are not eligible to apply.

**[Funding to Faith-Based and Community Organizations]{.underline}**

Consistent with President George W. Bush\'s Executive Order 13279, dated
December 12, 2002, and 28 C.F.R. Part 38, it is OVW policy that
faith-based and community organizations that statutorily qualify as
eligible applicants under OVW programs are invited and encouraged to
apply for assistance awards to fund eligible grant activities.
Faith-based and community organizations will be considered for awards on
the same basis as any other eligible applicants and, if they receive
assistance awards, will be treated on an equal basis with all other
grantees in the administration of such awards. No eligible applicant or
grantee will be discriminated for or against on the basis of its
religious character or affiliation, religious name, or the religious
composition of its board of directors or persons working in the
organization. Faith-based organizations receiving OVW assistance
awards retain their independence and do not lose or have to modify their
religious identity (e.g., removing religious symbols) to receive
assistance awards. OVW grant funds, however, may not be used to fund any
inherently religious activity, such as prayer or worship. Inherently
religious activity is permissible, although it cannot occur during an
activity funded with OVW grant funds; rather, such religious activity
must be separate in time or place from the OVW funded program. Further,
participation in such activity by individuals receiving services must be
voluntary. Programs funded by OVW are not permitted to discriminate in
the provision of services on the basis of a beneficiary's religion.

**Availability of Funds**

**The ability of OVW to make awards under the Domestic Violence
Transitional Housing Assistance Program in Fiscal Year 2006 is
contingent upon Congressional appropriation of funds for that purpose.**

**[Award Period]{.underline}**

The award period for these grants will be 36 months.

**[Award Amounts]{.underline}**

Applicants should carefully consider the resources needed to
successfully implement the project proposed and present a realistic
budget that accurately reflects project costs. OVW encourages applicants
to submit budgets within the range of \$175,000 to \$350,000. For the
first two years only, personnel positions may be funded at 100% and the
third year personnel positions may be funded at 50%. Application budgets
should include personnel positions that are vital to the success of the
program (e.g. advocates or case managers). In addition, OVW may
negotiate the scope of work with applicants and adjust budgets
accordingly prior to granting an award. Additionally, OVW may remove
from further consideration applications which exceed the solicitation's
budget cap of \$350,000. All applications will be subject to an internal
review process.

**Letter of Intent**

All applicants who intend to apply for FY 2006 funding under this
program are encouraged to **submit a non-binding letter of intent**,
(please see Appendix B), to OVW by **January 26, 2006**. You may send
the letter by facsimile to OVW at 202-305-2589. OVW will use these
letters to forecast the number of internal review panels needed to
review competitive applications.

**Application Due Date-***Read carefully: new information*

Please note that final applications are due **by 5:30 pm (EST) February
16, 2006, and will be accepted through Grants.gov, an e-Government
initiative that is included in the President's Management Agenda
[and]{.underline} through submission of a hard copy original. Please
note that Grants.gov is [not]{.underline} the Grants Management System
(GMS) through which OVW applicants have submitted applications in
previous years.** Applicants should register with Grants.gov **[by
February 9, 2006]{.underline}**. **First-time registering can take
several weeks.**

**You will be unable to submit your application if you do not first
register.**

In addition**, applicants must send [via overnight delivery]{.underline}
a complete hard-copy original application, [postmarked by February 16,
2006]{.underline} to: OVW c/o Aspen Systems Corporation.**

We strongly recommend that you use a trackable shipping method that will
allow you to confirm the delivery of your application. Applicants should
retain proof of timely submission.

Please refer to the "How to Apply" section on Appendix D of this
solicitation for further instructions.

**Program Scope**

Programs should include holistic, victim-centered transitional housing
services that move individuals to permanent housing. Grants made under
this program shall support programs which provide assistance to
individuals who are in need of transitional housing or housing
assistance as a result of fleeing a situation of domestic violence, and
for whom emergency shelter services or other crisis intervention
services are unavailable or insufficient. The grants may be used for
programs that provide short-term housing assistance, including rental or
utilities payments assistance and assistance with related expenses, and
support services designed to enable individuals, who are fleeing a
situation of domestic violence to locate and secure permanent housing,
as well as integrate into a community. OVW is interested in programs
that provide a broad range of individualized services such as
transportation, counseling, child care services, case management,
employment counseling, and other assistance.

During the OVW internal review, applications that are partially out of
scope will receive up to a 25-point deduction. **Applications that
propose projects that are substantially outside the scope of the
Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program will be
disqualified from further funding consideration.**

**Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program Guidelines
as it relates to:**

**[Limited Use of Funds for Legal Advocacy]{.underline}**

Grant funds for legal services will be limited to those legal services
that are necessary to assist a victim of domestic violence locate and
secure permanent housing, and to integrate into a community, such as
legal services regarding housing, protection orders, and limited
immigration matters. Funds under this grant program may not be used for
comprehensive, long-term legal assistance.

**[Services to Victims]{.underline}**

Grant funds may be used to provide services only to victims of domestic
violence and their children. Services may only be provided to victims:
(1) who are homeless, or in need of transitional housing or other
housing assistance, as a result of fleeing a situation of domestic
violence; and (2) for whom emergency shelter services or other crisis
intervention services are unavailable or insufficient.

**[Elder Abuse]{.underline}**

Elder abuse is defined as **intimate partner abuse** committed against
an individual 60 or older. All application addressing elder neglect or
elder care giver abuse **will be considered out of scope.**

**[Sanctions Against Victims]{.underline}**

Victims should not be ordered to attend therapy or other specific
services or be penalized for choosing not to participate in the criminal
justice system. All applications addressing sanctions against victims or
specifying required services **will be considered out of scope.**

**[Prevention Activities]{.underline}**

All applications addressing prevention activities (i.e., outreach to
elementary and secondary schools, implementation of educational programs
regarding domestic and dating violence intervention, and public
awareness campaigns) **will be considered out of scope.**

**[Activities That May Compromise Victim Safety]{.underline}**

Ensuring victim safety is the guiding principle underlying this Program.
Experience has shown that certain practices may compromise victim safety
rather than enhance it. Certain responses by the authorities may have
the effect of minimizing or trivializing the offender's criminal
behavior. Accordingly, consistent with the goals of ensuring victim
safety while holding perpetrators accountable for their criminal
conduct, applicants are strongly discouraged from proposing projects
that include any activities that may compromise victim safety such as
the following:

-   Failing to conduct safety planning with clients.

-   Promoting procedures and policies that fail to protect the
    confidentiality of victims.

-   Promoting facility procedures and polices that fail to account for
    physical safety issues.

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-   Sponsoring alternative dispute resolution or joint counseling as a
    response to domestic violence.

-   Promoting procedures that would require victims to seek legal
    sanctions against their abusers (e.g., seek a protection order, or
    file formal complaint).

**Areas of Special Interest to OVW**

In Fiscal Year 2006, OVW is particularly interested in projects that:

-   Create innovative partnerships between domestic violence victim
    service providers and faith and/or community-based organizations
    that improve the overall value and effectiveness of transitional
    housing by bringing together organizations with expertise in the
    dynamics of domestic violence and organizations able to provide a
    broad spectrum of support services, such as mentoring, job training,
    childcare, and literacy education.

-   Develop innovative programs to provide services to older individuals
    (defined as victims of intimate partner domestic violence for
    individuals that are 60 or older) by addressing the unique barriers
    to receiving assistance.

-   Address the complex needs of individuals with disabilities by
    providing transitional housing assistance that will enhance the
    accessibility of services, resources, communication, and outreach to
    individuals with disabilities.

-   Provide transitional housing in rural jurisdictions while addressing
    the lack of available resources in rural jurisdictions, social and
    cultural challenges, and geographic isolation.

-   Develop innovative approaches to improve transitional housing
    program accessibility and culturally sensitive services to
    immigrants while addressing barriers that immigrants experience such
    as the lack of knowledge about resources, language barriers, and
    issues surrounding immigration.

**Review Process**

All applications will be subject to internal review by OVW staff and
will be scored according to the criteria set forth in this solicitation.
**If the application fails to meet the criteria listed below for the
internal review, the application will not receive further consideration.
If applications are deemed to be partially beyond the scope of the
program, only those sections of the application that are within scope
will be reviewed.**

Criteria for the internal review follow:

-   Whether the application is complete (applicants will not be
    contacted for missing or incomplete application components);

-   Whether the proposed activities are within the scope of the program
    (see page 6-7);

-   Whether all statutory eligibility criteria are met;

-   Whether the application proposes significant activities that may
    compromise victim safety (see page 8-9);

-   Whether the proposed budget is within the established limits (see
    page 6);

During the OVW internal review, applications that are partially out of
scope will receive up to a 25-point deduction. **Applications that
propose projects that are substantially outside the scope of the
Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program will be
disqualified from further funding consideration.**

The total points possible for an application are 100 (65 points for
Narrative, 15 points for Budget, and 20 points for the MOU. Applications
with the highest composite scores will be considered for funding.

**Application Content**

Applicants must complete each of the following sections as part of their
proposals. **It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the
application is complete. OVW will remove the application from
consideration, if the application is incomplete.** For each section
listed below, please note the corresponding maximum point value that may
be assigned during the review process. The proposal should follow the
order below for easy reading. [Please be sure to number each page of the
application.]{.underline} Application reviewers will not receive
materials submitted beyond those required by this solicitation.

Applications must use the following page format requirements:

-   Double spaced (except for the Summary Data Sheet and Abstract, which
    should be single spaced)

-   8 ½ x 11 inch paper

-   One inch margins

-   Type no smaller than 12 point, Times New Roman font

-   No more than one page each for Summary Data Sheet and Abstract

-   No more than 5 pages for Status of the Project (if applicable)

-   No more than 20 pages for the Project Narrative

Application reviewers will not review application pages that exceed the
page limits for each section of the application.

*The following will be submitted online through Grants.gov.* (Please
refer Appendix D, the Step-by-Step Guide to Grants.gov.)

**[DUNS Number]{.underline}**

A Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number
must be included in every application for a new award or renewal of an
award. **The DUNS number will be entered into Grants.gov by the
applicant. An application will not be considered complete until a valid
DUNS number is provided by the applicant.** The number should be nine
digits. Individual persons who receive a grant or cooperative agreement
from the Federal government are exempt from this requirement.

Applicants can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated
toll-free DUNS Number request line at 1-800-333-0505.

If you have any questions about the DUNS number requirement, please
contact the Office of the Comptroller's Customer Service Center at
1-800-458-0786.

**[Application for Federal Assistance]{.underline}**

**[(SF-424)]{.underline}**

The SF-424 will be filled out online through Grants.gov. However, it
should also be printed out and included in the hard copy that is
submitted. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for this
program is 16.736 (block 10). Please be sure that the amount requested
matches the amount in the submitted budget.

Applicants must ensure that the information for the authorizing official
and alternate contact is filled out correctly. The authorizing official
is the individual authorized to accept grant funds on behalf of the
jurisdiction or non-governmental private entity applying. If the
individual applying online is not the authorizing official, that
individual [must]{.underline} list the authorizing official's name and
contact information where appropriate.

**[Standard Assurances and Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,
Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace
Requirements (Form 4061/6)]{.underline}**

Review the assurances and certification forms. Agreement to these
assurances and certifications will be assumed upon receipt of an
application received through Grants.gov. **NOTE:** If the authorizing
official is not the individual submitting the application via
Grants.gov, be sure the correct authorizing official information has
been entered.

*The following will be submitted as attachments in Grants.gov.* Please
save your attachments with names that indicate the substance of the
attachment. (e.g., save your program narrative as "Program Narrative.")

**[Summary Data Sheet: (one page)]{.underline}**

Please identify the following:

-   The agency and type of agency or organization (i.e. local
    government, state government, tribal government, non-profit)
    applying for funding;

-   All organizations collaborating on the project, including
    faith-and/or community-based nonprofit organization;

-   Whether this project is a local, tribal, or multi-jurisdiction
    project;

-   The communities or regional area(s) where this project will be
    implemented;

-   A list of other Federal grant funding that will complement the
    project.

**[Abstract/Proposal Summary: (one page)]{.underline}**

Abstracts will be reviewed according to the following criteria:

-   Conciseness; and

-   Accuracy in summarizing the proposed project.

**[Project Narrative: (not more than 20 pages total)]{.underline}**

The narrative should include the following (totaling 65 points):

**Purpose of Application: 10 points**

This section should briefly:

• Describe the problem to be addressed and how funding would alleviate
it;

• Identify the target population and state how the target population
would benefit from the proposed project (please use current demographic
information of the service area in order to be as specific and detailed
as possible when describing the population to be served);

-   Describe current services and gaps;

• Describe the community\'s service area in which the project would be
implemented, including location, population, and demographic
information; and

• Describe how the proposed project complements the State's STOP
Violence Against Women Implementation Plan and Byrne Formula Grant
Statewide Strategy.

###### The applicant should briefly describe the scope of the project, including the estimated number of individuals who will receive services and any distinguishing characteristics (e.g., victims with disabilities, immigrant populations, or older individuals that are victims of domestic violence). The applicant should clearly state why existing programs and services do not meet the transitional housing needs of victims of domestic violence. 

**What Will be Done: 40 points**

This section should detail project goals and objectives, describing
specific tasks and activities necessary for accomplishing each, and
including a timeline for all project activities including the planning
phase if applicable.

**The narrative should describe the applicant's method for determining
client eligibility (e.g., screening tools), services offered, facility
rules and regulations, facility safety planning, and a fee schedule (if
applicable). All projects must provide housing services for an
anticipated minimum length of stay of 6 months and a maximum length of
stay of 18 months. Victims may request a waiver for not more than an
additional 6 month period if the victim has made a good faith effort to
acquire permanent housing and has been unable to acquire permanent
housing. Additionally, the application should include a plan to provide
support services for a minimum of 3 months after a victim has secured
permanent housing.**

**Who Will Implement the Project: 10 points**

Applicants must identify the States, units of local government, Indian
tribal governments, and other organizations responsible for implementing
the proposed project. This section should identify **all** project
partners (as reflected in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
specifying their respective roles and responsibilities, and the
collaborative relationship to be developed or enhanced. The narrative
should include program activities during the planning stage of the
project (e.g., advisory groups, planning committees, or joint staffing
of the project), and a description of the ways the partnership would
function throughout the implementation of the project. A description of
the expertise or experience of key staff should also be included.

In addition, all applicants **are required** to collaborate with
nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations serving victims of domestic
violence. This may include faith-based or community-based organizations.
Non-profit, non-governmental domestic violence victim service
organizations must be involved in the **development and implementation**
of the project. **All applicants that are nonprofit, nongovernmental
organizations serving victims of domestic violence must collaborate with
at least one project partner (i.e. job training organization, housing
authority, legal services agency, etc.).**

Victim service organizations should meet all of the following criteria:

-   Provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault,
    dating violence, or stalking as one of their primary purposes;

-   Address a demonstrated need in their communities by providing
    services that promote the dignity and self sufficiency of victims,
    improve their access to resources, and create options for victims
    seeking safety from perpetrator violence; and

-   Do not engage in activities that compromise victim safety.

**Sustainability Plan: 5 points**

As this is a competitive, discretionary program, there is no guarantee
of continuation funding. Applicants are required to include a plan
describing their commitment and capacity to continue the project if
Federal funding through the Domestic Violence Transitional Housing
Assistance Program were no longer available.

The plan will be evaluated on whether it proposes feasible strategies to
preserve project activities long-term. **Continuation or supplemental
funding is not guaranteed and applicants are always encouraged to seek
additional means of support to sustain their current projects.**

**[Budget Detail Worksheet and Narrative:]{.underline} 15 Points**

Each application must include a detailed budget and budget narrative for
the project. The budget must be complete, reasonable, and cost-effective
in relation to the proposed project. The budget should provide the basis
for the computation of all project-related costs. It should cover the
cost of all components of the project. There must be a clear link
between the proposed activities and the proposed budget items. The
budget should include only those activities, products, and resources
that are necessary for project implementation and discussed in the
project narrative.

In developing the budget, applicants should fairly compensate all
project partners for their participation in any project-related
activities, including but not limited to, compensation for time and
travel expenses to attend or provide project development, training, and
implementation. The budget **must** include compensation for all
services rendered by project partners, including nonprofit,
nongovernmental domestic violence victim services programs and state and
tribal domestic violence and/or sexual assault coalitions.

**OJP Financial Guide**

All grantees are required to comply with the regulations and
requirements outlined in the OJP Financial Guide. The Financial Guide
includes information on allowable costs, methods of payment, audit
requirements, accounting systems, and financial records. Copies are
available from the Department of Justice Response Center
(1-800-421-6770) and also through the OJP web
page:<http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/FinGuide>.

**Budget Caps**

Funding to support the Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Assistance
Program in Fiscal Year 2006 is contingent upon Congressional
appropriation of funds. Therefore, awards under this program are subject
to the availability of a Congressional appropriation. Since funds are
limited, applicants should carefully consider the resources needed to
implement the project and present a realistic budget that accurately
reflects the costs involved, for a 36-month budget. Applicants should
use the anticipated project start date of September 1, 2006.

OVW encourages applicants to submit budgets within the range of
\$175,000 to \$350,000. For the first two years only, personnel
positions may be funded at 100% and the third year personnel positions
may be funded at 50%. Application budgets should include personnel
positions that are vital to the success of the program (e.g. advocates
or case managers).

**OVW has the discretion to make grants for greater or lesser amounts
than requested and to negotiate the scope of work and budget with
applicants prior to award of a grant.**

**Budget Requirements**

The following is a short list of budget guidelines:

-   Applicants are strongly discouraged from requesting consultant rates
    in excess of \$450 per day, because they require prior approval from
    the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women.

-   Applicants **may not** allocate any funds for building renovations.
    This includes such seemingly minor activities as painting or
    carpeting.

-   A contribution of non-Federal dollars ("match") is not required for
    this program, but applicants are encouraged to maximize the impact
    of Federal dollars by contributing to the costs of their projects.
    Supplemental contributions may be cash, in-kind services, or a
    combination of both. Any non-Federal contributions can be discussed
    in the project narrative; however, these supplemental contributions
    should **not** be included in the budget or budget narrative.

-   Access to current research and practice on violence against women
    through training and technical assistance can reduce staff burnout,
    improve project performance, and impact project sustainability.
    Therefore, OVW offers a wide range of training and technical
    assistance opportunities to all of its grantees. These offerings are
    specifically designed to assist grantees in meeting their goals and
    objectives and in complying with all relevant statutory and
    programmatic requirements. Applicants are **not** required to
    allocate funds to support travel costs associated with technical
    assistance and capacity-building activities sponsored by
    OVW-designated technical assistance providers. **All training will
    be coordinated by OVW's technical assistance provider for the
    Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program.
    Applicants will be required to attend at least 3 OVW sponsored
    training events during the project period. Applicants should include
    travel and training in their budget for non-OVW related events
    only.**

-   Applicants should use the anticipated project start date of
    September 1, 2006.

-   Travel funds should be used to support travel by [all]{.underline}
    partners, including nonprofit, nongovernmental victim services
    providers.

-   Applicants are also encouraged to include funds in their budgets to
    attend Financial Management Training Seminars sponsored by the
    Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of the Comptroller. These
    seminars instruct participants in the financial administration of
    OJP and OVW formula and discretionary grant programs. A schedule
    listing the financial training seminars is available at
    **[www.ojp.usdoj.gov/oc/fmts.htm](http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/oc/fmts.htm)[.
    ]{.underline}**

A Sample Budget Detail Worksheet is included in Appendix A of this
solicitation. The budget and budget narrative should be submitted online
as one attachment. When preparing these items, please use the Budget
Detail Worksheet as a guide and be sure to include all necessary budget
categories. The budget should clearly describe the proposed amounts and
uses of grant funds for the duration of the grant period and how the
amounts of the specific budget items were determined.

*The following must be included in your hard copy.* If you have
electronic signed copies, they also may be included as attachments on
grants.gov.

**[Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)]{.underline}: 20 points**

All applications **[must]{.underline}** include a MOU as a separate
attachment to the application.

The MOU should be a single document that includes signatures and dates
from all partners. All applicants **are required** to collaborate with
nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations serving victims of domestic
violence. This may include faith-based or community-based organizations.
Non-profit, non-governmental domestic violence victim service
organizations must be involved in the **development and implementation**
of the project. **All applicants that are nonprofit, nongovernmental
organizations serving victims of domestic violence must collaborate with
at least one project partner (i.e. job training organization, housing
authority, legal services agency, etc.).**

Each applicant must include, as an attachment, a current **(i.e., signed
and dated during the development of the proposal)** MOU created and
signed by the chief executive officers and/or directors of:

-   Relevant local government agencies participating in project
    development or implementation, (e.g., social services, the courts,
    or housing authority);

-   Nonprofit, nongovernmental domestic violence programs, or
    community-based organizations that represent the views and concerns
    of domestic violence victims; and

-   Other community agencies or organizations that will collaborate to
    implement the project.

The MOU must do the following:

-   Identify the partners and provide a brief history of the
    collaborative relationship among those partners, including when and
    under what circumstances the relationship began and when each
    partner entered into the relationship;

-   Specify the extent of each partner's participation in developing the
    application;

-   Clearly state the roles and responsibilities each organization or
    agency would assume to ensure the success of the proposed project;

-   Identify the representatives of the planning and development team
    who will be responsible for developing and implementing project
    activities and describe how they will work together and with project
    staff;

-   Demonstrate a commitment on the part of all project partners to work
    together to achieve stated project goals;

-   Indicate approval of the proposed project budget by all signing
    parties; and

-   Describe the resources each partner would contribute to the project,
    either through time, in-kind contributions, or grant funds (e.g.,
    office space, project staff, training).

    In addition, OVW requires all grantees to complete a Semi-Annual
    Progress Report which will involve input from some or all project
    partners. In developing the MOU, applicants are encouraged to
    include a statement of the roles and responsibilities each
    organization would assume in meeting grant report requirements. For
    more information on these requirements, please refer to section
    titled, "Performance Measurement".

The MOU should be a single document that includes signatures and dates
from all partners.

Letters of support **may not** be submitted in lieu of the MOU.

**[Letter of Nonsupplanting]{.underline}**

Applicants must submit a letter to OVW's Director, Diane M. Stuart,
certifying that Federal funds will not be used to supplant State or
local funds should a grant award be made. Please refer to Appendix C for
a sample letter.

**[Financial Capability Questionnaire]{.underline}**

All nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations that apply for funding with
OVW that **have not previously (or within the last 3 years) received
funding from OVW or OJP** **must complete a Financial Capability
Questionnaire.** The form can be found at <http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/oc>.
**You should also include the cognizant Federal audit agency and fiscal
year on the first page. In addition, be sure to submit your current
year's audit report with the Financial Capability Questionnaire.**

**[Indirect Cost Rate Agreement \[Leave out for STOP\]]{.underline}**

If your organization is requesting indirect costs for this project,
please include a copy of your current, signed indirect cost rate
agreement. If you need additional information on this requirement,
please go to <http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/FinGuide/part3chap17.htm>.

**Additional Program Requirements**

**[Technical Assistance]{.underline}**

Grant recipients are required to work collaboratively with staff from
OVW and the designated technical assistance providers. Grant recipients
will be asked to identify grant-supported personnel and project partner
representatives to participate in technical assistance events. **All
training will be coordinated by OVW's technical assistance provider for
the Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program.
Applicants will be required to attend at least 3 OVW sponsored training
events over the 36 month grant period. Applicants should include travel
and training in their budget for non-OVW related events only.**

**[Performance Measurement]{.underline}**

There are three statutory requirements that require OVW grantees to
collect and maintain data that measure the effectiveness of the funded
projects. First, the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993
(GPRA) requires agencies to report on the results of government programs
and activities. Second, the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 mandates
that all OVW grant recipients report on the effectiveness of their
programs. Third, the PROTECT Act requires that any recipient of a grant
must annually prepare and submit a report to the Attorney General
describing the number of minors, adults, and dependents assisted under
the grant; the type of housing assistance and support services provided
under the grant; the amount of housing assistance provided to each
minor, adult or dependent assisted under the grant and the reason for
that assistance; the number of months each minor, adult, or dependent
received assistance under the grant; the number of minors, adults and
dependents who were eligible to receive assistance and were not provided
with assistance under this section solely due to a lack of available
housing; and the type of support services provided to each minor, adult,
or dependent assisted through the grant. To address these statutory
requirements, OVW has developed a Domestic Violence Transitional Housing
Assistance semi-annual Progress Report that requests specific data on
grantee activities. Information that grantees must collect for this
progress report includes:

the number of minors, adults, and dependents assisted under the grant;
the type of housing assistance and support services provided under the
grant; the amount of housing assistance provided to each minor, adult or
dependent assisted under the grant and the reason for that assistance;
the number of months each minor, adult, or dependent received assistance
under the grant; the number of minors, adults and dependents who were
eligible to receive assistance and were not provided with assistance
under this section solely due to a lack of available housing; and the
type of support services provided to each minor, adult, or dependent
assisted through the grant.

**[Reporting Requirements]{.underline}**

Grantees will be required to submit quarterly Financial Status Reports
and semi-annual Progress Reports. In addition, grant recipients who
expend \$500,000 or more in Federal funds during their fiscal year are
required to submit a single organization-wide audit. Additional
information on these reporting requirements will be provided to
successful applicants in the award package.

**[Suspension or Termination of Funding]{.underline}**

OVW may suspend funding in whole or in part, terminate funding, or
impose another sanction on a recipient who has failed to comply
substantially with the following:

-   The requirements of VAWA and statutory objectives of the Domestic
    Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program;

-   Timely submission of quarterly Financial Status Reports;

-   Timely submission of semi-annual Progress Reports;

-   The regulations and/or guidelines issued for the Domestic Violence
    Transitional Housing Assistance Program and any other regulations
    applicable to OVW grantees; or

-   The application submitted in accordance with the provisions of VAWA
    or any other applicable Federal Act.

OVW will provide reasonable notice of its intent to impose sanctions and
will attempt informally to resolve the problem. Hearing and appeal
procedures will follow those in the Department of Justice regulations at
28 CFR Part 18. References to the Office of Justice Programs and its
components are deemed to refer to the Office on Violence Against Women.
The responsible agency official, as defined by 28 CFR § 18.3(h), is the
Director, Office on Violence Against Women.

**[Single Point of Contact Review]{.underline}**

Executive Order 12372 requires applicants from State and local units of
government or other organizations providing services within a State to
submit a copy of the application to the State Single Point of Contact
(SPOC) if one exists, and if this program has been selected for review
of the State. Applicants must contact the State SPOC to determine if the
program has been selected for State review. The date that the
application was sent to the SPOC or the reason such submission is not
required should be indicated on the Form SF-424. The list of SPOCs can
be found at: **<http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html>.**

**[Civil Rights Compliance]{.underline}**

All recipients of Federal grant funds are required to comply with
nondiscrimination requirements contained in various Federal laws. In the
event that a court or administrative agency makes a finding of
discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, national origin,
gender, disability, or age against a recipient of funds after a due
process hearing, the recipient must agree to forward a copy of the
finding to the Office for Civil Rights of OJP. All applicants should
consult the Assurances required with the application funds to understand
the applicable legal and administrative requirements.

**Services to Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) Persons:**

National origin discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of
limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act and the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act,
recipients are required to take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP
persons have meaningful access to their programs. Meaningful access may
entail providing language assistance services, including interpretation
and translation services, where necessary. Grantees are encouraged to
consider the need for language services for LEP persons served or
encountered both in developing their proposals and budgets and in
conducting their programs and activities. Reasonable costs associated
with providing meaningful access for LEP individuals are considered
allowable program costs. The U.S. Department of Justice has issued
guidance for grantees to assist them in complying with Title VI
requirements. The guidance document can be accessed on the Internet at
[**www.lep.gov**](http://www.lep.gov/) or by contacting the OJP's Office
for Civil Rights at (202) 307-0690, or by writing to the following
address:

Office for Civil Rights

Office of Justice Programs

U.S. Department of Justice

810 7^th^ Street, N.W., 8^th^ Floor

Washington, DC 20531

**[Anti-Lobbying Act]{.underline}**

In 2002, the Anti-Lobbying Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1913, was amended to expand
significantly the restriction on use of appropriated funding for
lobbying. This expansion also makes the anti-lobbying restrictions
enforceable via large civil penalties, with civil fines between \$10,000
and \$100,000 per each individual occurrence of lobbying activity. These
restrictions are in addition to the anti-lobbying and lobbying
disclosure restrictions imposed by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. All applicants must
understand that no federally-appropriated funding made available under
this grant program may be used, either directly or indirectly, to
support the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law,
regulation, or policy, at any level of government, without the express
approval of OVW. Any violation of this prohibition is subject to a
minimum \$10,000 fine for each occurrence. This prohibition applies to
all activity, even if currently allowed within the parameters of the
existing OMB circulars.

**How To Apply**

Applicants must submit a fully executed application to OVW via overnight
delivery, including all required supporting documentation.
**Applications will not be accepted via facsimile. Although most parts
of the application need to be submitted through grants.gov as well as in
hard copy form, it is the hard copy that will be reviewed.**
Applications submitted via Grants.gov must be in the following work
processing formats: Microsoft Word (.doc), PDF files, (.pdf) or Text
Documents (.txt). (Please refer to Appendix D, the Step-by-Step Guide to
Grants.gov.)

A complete application should include the following:

-   The SF-424;

-   Standard Assurances and Certifications Regarding Lobbying;
    Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug
    Free Workplace Requirements;

-   The project abstract, and project narrative;

-   The budget, budget summary, and budget narrative.

-   Letter of non-supplanting

-   An MOU;

-   A current Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable); and

-   Financial Capability Questionnaire (if applicable)

The following documents must be submitted via Grants.gov:

-   The SF-424;

-   Standard Assurances and Certifications Regarding Lobbying;
    Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug
    Free Workplace Requirements;

-   The project abstract, and project narrative; and

-   The budget, budget summary, and budget narrative.

**Note: The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number for the
Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program is 16.736.**

Detailed instructions on how to use the Grants.gov system to submit your
application online are available at OVW's web page,
[www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo](http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo). Also, a
toll-free telephone number has been established for you to receive
technical assistance as you work through the online application process,
**1-800-518-4726**.

To help expedite the peer review process, **applicants must send via
overnight delivery a complete hard-copy original of the application,
postmarked by February 16, 2005 to:**

**The Office on Violence Against Women**

**c/o Aspen Systems Corporation**

**OVW Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program**

**Mail Stop 2K**

**2277 Research Boulevard**

**Rockville, MD 20850**

**(301) 519-5000**

For overnight delivery services, please provide the following telephone
number: 301-519-5535. We strongly recommend that you use a trackable
shipping method that will allow you to confirm the delivery of your
application. Applications should retain proof of timely submission.
Private metered postmarks and non-dated mail receipts from the U.S.
Postal Service are not acceptable forms of proof.

A complete application must include the following:

-   SF 424

-   Standard Assurances and Certifications Regarding Lobbying;
    Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug
    Free Workplace Requirements;

-   The project abstract, project narrative, and for continuation
    applicants, the status of the project;

-   The budget, budget summary, and budget narrative.

-   Letter of non-supplanting

-   An MOU

-   A current Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)

-   Financial Capability Questionnaire (if applicable)

Applicants that fail to submit the required hard copy original will not
be considered for funding.

**[Application Due Date]{.underline}**

All applications must be electronically received by the close of
business (5:30 p.m. EST) on **February 16, 2006.** The application
attachments (e.g., MOU, Letter of Non-Supplanting, etc) must be included
in the hard copy original. The hard copy original must be sent to OVW
c/o Aspen Systems Corporation at the address provided above via
overnight delivery not later than **February 16, 2006.** Applicants
should retain proof of timely submission.

We recommend that you register through Grants.gov at least three weeks
before the application due date, or no later than **February 9, 2006.**
All applicants must receive confirmation of eligibility that they are
eligible to submit an application through Grants.gov prior to completing
the application submission process.

**For additional information, please contact the Office on Violence
Against Women at (202) 307-6026 and reference the Domestic Violence
Transitional Housing Assistance Program.**

**Appendix A**

**OMB Approval No. 1121-0188 *SAMPLE***

**Expires 5-98 (Rev. 12/97)**

**Budget Detail Worksheet**

**Purpose: The Budget Detail Worksheet may be used as a guide to assist
you in the preparation of the budget and budget narrative. You may
submit the budget and budget narrative using this form or in the format
of your choice (plain sheets, your own form, or a variation of this
form). However, all required information (including the budget
narrative) must be provided. Any category of expense not applicable to
your budget may be deleted.**

**(Example assumes a 36 month budget period.)**

**A. Personnel - List each position by title and name of employee, if
available. Show the annual salary rate and the percentage of time to be
devoted to the project. Compensation paid for employees engaged in grant
activities must be consistent with that paid for similar work within the
applicant organization.**

**[Name/Position]{.underline} [Computation]{.underline}
[Cost]{.underline}**

**Year 1**

**Project Director (\$50,000 x 5% x 1 year) \$ 2,500**

**1 advocate (\$20,000 x 100% x 1 year) \$20,000**

**1 case manager (new hire) (\$25,000 x 100% x 6 months) \$12,500**

**Year 2**

**1 Advocate (\$20,000 x 100% x 1 year) \$20,000**

**1 Case Manager (\$25,000 x 100% x 1 year) \$25,000**

**Year 3**

**1 Advocate (\$20,000 x 50% x 1 year) \$10,000**

**1 Case Manager (\$25,000 x 50% x 1 year) \$12,500**

**The project director will oversee project activities during the first
year of the award. The advocate and case manager will be assigned
exclusively to the transitional housing facility.**

**TOTAL [\$102,500]{.underline}**

**B. Fringe Benefits - Fringe benefits should be based on actual known
costs or an established formula. Fringe benefits are for the personnel
listed in budget category (A) and only for the percentage of time
devoted to the project. Fringe benefits on overtime hours are limited to
FICA, Workman=s Compensation, and Unemployment Compensation.**

**[Name/Position]{.underline} [Computation]{.underline}
[Cost]{.underline}**

**Project Director, 1 Advocate**

**& 1 Case Manager.**

**Employer=s FICA \$102,500 x 7.65% \$ 7,841**

**Retirement \$102,500 x 6% \$ 6,150**

**Health Insurance \$102,500 x 12% \$ 12,300**

**Workman=s Compensation \$102,500 x 1% \$ 1,025**

**Unemployment Compensation \$102,500 x 1% \$ 1,025**

> **TOTAL [\$ 28,341]{.underline}**

**C. Travel - Itemize travel expenses of project personnel by purpose
(e.g., staff to training, field interviews, advisory group meeting,
etc.). Show the basis of computation (e.g., six people to 3- day
training at \$X airfare, \$X lodging, \$X subsistence). In training
projects, travel and meals for trainees should be listed separately.
Show the number of trainees and unit costs involved, Identify the
location of travel, if known. Indicate source of Travel Policies
applied, Applicant or Federal Travel Regulations.**

**[Purpose of Travel]{.underline} [Location]{.underline}
[Item]{.underline} [Computation]{.underline} [Cost]{.underline}**

**All training will be coordinated by OVW's comprehensive technical
assistance provider for the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants
Program. Applicants will be required to attend at least 3 OVW sponsored
training events over the 36 month grant period. Applicants should
include travel and training in their budget for non-OVW related events
only.**

> **TOTAL [\$0 ]{.underline}**

**D. Equipment -List non-expendable items that are to be purchased
(Note: Organization=s own capitalization policy for classification of
equipment should be used). Expendable items should be included in the
\@Supplies@ category. Applicants should analyze the cost benefits of
purchasing versus leasing equipment, especially high cost items and
those subject to rapid technical advances. Rented or leased equipment
costs should be listed in the \@Contractual@ category. Explain how the
equipment is necessary for the success of the project. Attach a
narrative describing the procurement method to be used.**

**[Item]{.underline} [Computation]{.underline} [Cost]{.underline}**

**2 Desk Top Computers (\$2,000 x 2) \$4,000**

**The computers will be used by the Advocate and Case Manager.**

**TOTAL \$ 4[,000]{.underline}**

**E. Supplies - List items by type (office supplies, postage, training
materials, copying paper, and expendable items such as books, hand held
tape recorders) and show the basis for computation. Generally, supplies
include any materials that are expendable or consumed during the course
of the project.**

**[Supply Items]{.underline} [Computation]{.underline}
[Cost]{.underline}**

**Office Supplies (\$50/mo x 36 mo) \$ 1,800**

**Postage (\$20/mo x 36 mo) \$ 720**

**Training Materials (\$2/set x 500 sets) \$ 1,000**

**Office supplies and postage are needed for general operation of the
program. Training materials will be developed and used by the advocate
to train partners that work with domestic violence victims.**

**TOTAL \$ 3[,520]{.underline}**

**F. Construction - As a rule, construction costs are not allowable.**
Applicants **may not** allocate any funds for building renovations. This
includes such seemingly minor activities as painting or carpeting.

**[Purpose]{.underline} [Description of Work]{.underline}
[Cost]{.underline}**

**TOTAL [0]{.underline}**

**G. Consultants/Contracts - Indicate whether applicant=s formal,
written Procurement Policy or the Federal Acquisition Regulations are
followed.**

**Consultant Fees: For each consultant enter the name, if known, service
to be provided, hourly or daily fee (8-hour day), and estimated time on
the project. Consultant fees in excess of \$450 per day require
additional justification and prior approval from OJP.**

**[Name of Consultant]{.underline} [Service Provided]{.underline}
[Computation]{.underline} [Cost]{.underline}**

**Subtotal \$ [0]{.underline}**

**Consultant Expenses: List all expenses to be paid from the grant to
the individual consultant in addition to their fees (i.e., travel,
meals, lodging etc.)**

**[Item]{.underline} [Location]{.underline} [Computation]{.underline}
[Cost]{.underline}**

**Subtotal \$ [0]{.underline}**

**Contracts: Provide a description of the product or services to be
procured by contract and an estimate of the cost, Applicants are
encouraged to promote free and open competition in awarding contracts. A
separate justification must be provided for sole source contracts in
excess of \$100,000.**

**[Item]{.underline} [Cost]{.underline}**

**Licensed psychologist, specializing in domestic violence and child
abuse cases, will provide case consultation to center staff on a
bi-weekly basis.**

**\$50 per hour x 3hrs per week x 104 weeks 15,600**

**A local child care provider will provide child care at a reduced
rate.**

**\$3.00 per hour x 1745 hours 5,235**

**Subtotal [\$ 20,835]{.underline}**

**TOTAL \$ [20,835 ]{.underline}**

**H. Other Costs - List items (e.g., rent, reproduction, telephone,
janitorial or security services, and investigative or confidential
funds) by major type and the basis of the computation. For example,
provide the square footage and the cost per square foot for rent, and
provide a monthly rental cost and how many months to rent.**

**[Description]{.underline} [Computation]{.underline}
[Cost]{.underline}**

**Transportation (\$5.50 (average fare) x 48 fares per month) \$9,504**

**Monthly client transportation cost for job training program. This cost
can vary depending on the number of clients and type of transportation
(bus, taxi, etc).**

**Telephone (\$100/mo. x 36) \$3,600**

**Printing/Reproduction (\$ 75/mo. x 36) \$2,700**

**Monthly telephone and printing costs for case manager**

**and advocate.**

**TOTAL \$ [15,804]{.underline}**

**I. Indirect Costs - Indirect costs are allowed only if the applicant
has a Federally approved indirect cost rate. A copy of the rate
approval, ( a fully executed, negotiated agreement), must be attached.
If the applicant does not have an approved rate, one can be requested by
contacting the applicant=s cognizant Federal agency, which will review
all documentation and approve a rate for the applicant organization, or
if the applicant=s accounting system permits, costs may be allocated in
the direct costs categories.**

**[Description]{.underline} [Computation]{.underline}
[Cost]{.underline}**

**TOTAL [0 ]{.underline}**

**Budget Summary - When you have completed the budget worksheet,
transfer the totals for each category to the spaces below. Compute the
total direct costs and the total project costs. Indicate the amount of
Federal requested and the amount of non-Federal funds that will support
the project.**

> **[Budget Category]{.underline} [Amount]{.underline}**

**A. Personnel \$ [102,500]{.underline}**

**B. Fringe Benefits \$ [28,341]{.underline}**

**C. Travel \$ [0 ]{.underline}**

**D. Equipment \$ 4[,000]{.underline}**

**E. Supplies \$ [3,520]{.underline}**

**F. Construction \$ [0]{.underline}**

**G. Consultants/Contracts \$ [20,835]{.underline}**

**H. Other \$ [15,804]{.underline}**

> **Total Direct Costs \$ [175,000 ]{.underline}**

**I. Indirect Costs \$ [0]{.underline}**

> **TOTAL PROJECT COSTS \$ [175,000]{.underline}**

**Federal Request \$ [175,000]{.underline}**

**Non-Federal Amount \$ [NA]{.underline}**

**Appendix B**

**Letter of Intent**

Office on Violence Against Women

U.S. Department of Justice

800 K Street, NW Suite 920

Washington, DC 20530

To Whom It May Concern:

I intend to apply for funds under the FY 2006 Domestic Violence
Transitional Housing Assistance Program.

**Name:**

**Date:**

**Position:**

**Organization Name:**

**Type of Organization (e.g. shelter, local unit of government,
tribe):**

**Address:**

**City/State/Zip**:

**Phone:**

**FAX:**

**E-mail:**

***Note: Please see Program Eligibility, page 4-5, for further
information. If your organization/agency does not meet this requirement,
you are ineligible to apply for Domestic Violence Transitional Housing
Assistance Program.***

**Please FAX to:**

**Office on Violence Against Women**

**ATTN: The Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program**

**Fax# 202/305-2589**

**Please submit by January 26, 2006**

**Appendix C**

**Sample Certification of Nonsupplanting**

***SAMPLE***

**\[Applicant Letterhead\]**

**\[date\]**

**Diane Stuart**

**Director**

**Office on Violence Against Women**

**800 K Street, N.W. Suite 920**

**Washington, DC 20530**

**Dear Ms. Stuart:**

**\[Applicant\] certifies that any funds awarded through the Domestic
Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program will be used to
supplement existing funds for program activities and will not replace
(supplant) non-federal funds that have been appropriated for the purpose
of providing assistance to victims of domestic violence. The \[name of
applicant\] understands that supplanting violations can result in a
range of penalties, including suspension of future funds under this
program, suspension or debarment from federal grants, recoupment of
monies provided under this grant, and civil and/or criminal penalties.**

**Sincerely,**

**\[Applicant=s Authorizing Official\]**

**Appendix D**

**How to Apply**

Number range CHAPTEROVW is participating in the e-Government initiative,
one of 25 initiatives included in the President's Management Agenda.
Grants.gov, part of this initiative, is a "storefront" that provides a
unified process for all customers of federal grants to find funding
opportunities and apply for funding. This fiscal year, OVW is requiring
that all discretionary, competitive grant programs be administered
through Grants.gov. Application attachments submitted via Grants.gov
must be in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word (\*.doc), PDF
(\*.pdf), or text (\*.txt).

If you experience difficulties at any point during this process, please
call the Grants.gov customer support hotline at **1--800--518--4726**.

The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for this
solicitation is 16.736

\[CFDA#\], titled "\[CFDA Title\]."

**Step 1: Registering**

**Note:** Registering with Grants.gov is a one-time process; however, if
you are a first time registrant **it could take 3-5 business days to
have your registration validated, confirmed, and receive your user name
and password**. It is highly recommended you start the registration
process as early as possible to prevent delays in submitting your
application package to our agency by the deadline specified. While your
registration is pending, you may continue with steps 2, 3, and 4 of
these instructions. Registration must be complete for you to be able to
submit (step 5) and track (step 6) an application.

[**e-Business Point of Contact:**]{.underline}

Grants.gov requires an organization to first be registered in the
Central Contract Registry (CCR) before beginning the Grants.gov
registration process. If you plan to authorize representatives of your
organization to submit grant applications through Grants.gov, proceed
with the following steps. If you plan to submit a grant application
yourself and sign grant applications and provide the required
certifications and/or assurances necessary to fulfill the requirements
of the application process, proceed to DUNS Number and then skip to the
Authorized Organization Representative and Individuals section.

-   Go to [www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), and click on the
    "Get Started" tab at the top of the screen.

-   Click the "e-Business Point of Contact (POC)" option and click the
    "GO" button on the bottom right of the screen.

> If you have already registered with Grants.gov, you may log in and
> update your profile from this screen.

-   To begin the registration process, click the "Register your
    Organization \[Required\]" or "Complete Registration Process
    \[Required\]" links. You may print a registration checklist by
    accessing
    [www.grants.gov/assets/OrganizationRegCheck.pdf](http://www.grants.gov/assets/OrganizationRegCheck.pdf).

**DUNS Number:**

-   You must first request a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
    number. Click "Step 1. Request a DUNS Number." If you are applying
    as an individual, please skip to "Authorized Organization
    Representative and Individuals." If you are applying on behalf of an
    organization that already has a DUNS number, please proceed to
    "Step 2. Register with Central Contractor Registry (CCR)." You may
    obtain a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free
    DUNS number request line at

1--866--705--5711.

**Central Contractor Registry (CCR):**

**Note:** Registering with the CCR, updating or changing your profile
could take up to 24 hours to be confirmed and validated. This delay
could prevent your application from being submitted by the deadline
specified, so you should register or make changes to your profile as
early in the process as possible

Once you have a DUNS number, click on "Step 2. Register with Central
Contractor Registry (CCR)." Here you are required to designate an
individual as a point of contact. This point of contact is the sole
authority for the organization and has the capability of issuing or
revoking another individual's authority to submit grant applications
through Grants.gov.

A registration worksheet is provided to assist in the CCR registration
process at
[www.ccr.gov/CCRRegTemplate.pdf](http://www.ccr.gov/CCRRegTemplate.pdf).
It is recommended you review the "Tips for registering with the CCR" at
the bottom of this template.

-   Go to [www.ccr.gov](http://www.ccr.gov/) or click on the CCR icon in
    the middle of the screen to begin the registration process. To see
    if your organization is already registered, click "Search CCR" at
    the top left side of the screen. Search entries must be exact to
    accurately search the database. If your organization is already
    registered, you can scroll down and see who the e-Business POC is
    for your agency. If your organization is not already registered,
    return to the CCR home page and click "Start New Registration" at
    the top left of the screen.

-   If you have problems or questions about the CCR registration
    process, please contact the CCR Assistance Center at
    1--888--227--2423.

-   Once your registration is complete, you will receive an e-mail with
    a Trading Partner Identification Number (TPIN) and Marketing Partner
    Identification Number (MPIN) number. You will need the MPIN number
    to register with Grants.gov. If your organization is already
    registered with the CCR, you will need to obtain the MPIN number
    from your e-Business POC.

**Authorize your Organization Representative:**

-   Click "Step 3. Authorize your Organization Representative." Follow
    steps 1-4. You will need your DUNS + 4 digit number and the MPIN
    number CCR e-mailed to you.

**Log in as e-Business Point of Contact:**

-   You may now go to "Step 4. Log in as e-Business Point of Contact."
    Here you may authorize or revoke the authority of the Authorized
    Organization Representative (AOR).

-   Once you are logged in, go to Step 2. Downloading the Application
    Viewer, below.

**[Authorized Organization Representative and
Individuals:]{.underline}**

If you plan to submit a grant application as an individual or an
Authorized Organization Representative, with authority to sign grant
applications and the required certifications and/or assurances necessary
to fulfill the requirements of the application process, proceed with the
following steps.

-   Go to [www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/) and click on the "Get
    Started" tab at the top of the screen.

-   Click the "Authorized Organization Representative (AOR)" option and
    click the "GO" button to the bottom right of the screen. If you are
    applying as an individual, click the "Individuals" option and click
    the "GO" button to the bottom right of the screen.

-   If you have previously registered as an AOR, you may start searching
    for this grant opportunity from this page. Otherwise, you must
    complete the first-time registration by clicking "Complete
    First-Time Registration \[Required\]." You also may click on "Review
    Registration Checklist" and print a checklist for the following
    steps (see
    [www.grants.gov/assets/AORRegCheck.pdf](http://www.grants.gov/assets/AORRegCheck.pdf)).

-   Individuals may click the "registration checklist" for help in
    walking through the registration process.

**Credential Provider:**

Once you have entered the registration process, you must register with
the credential provider, to safeguard the security of your electronic
information. You must have your agency's or individual DUNS + 4 digit
number to complete this process. Now, click on "Step 1. Register with a
Credential Provider." Enter your DUNS number and click "Register." Once
you have entered the required information, click the "Submit" button.

-   If you should need help with this process, please contact the
    Credential Provider Customer Service at 1--800--386--6820.

-   It can take up to 24 hours for your credential provider information
    to synchronize with Grants.gov. Attempting to register with
    Grants.gov before the synchronization is complete may be
    unsuccessful.

**Grants.gov:**

-   After completing the credential provider steps above, click "Step 2.
    Register with Grants.gov." Enter the same user name and password
    used when registering with the credential provider. You will then be
    asked to provide identifying information and your organization's
    DUNS number. After you have completed the registration process,
    Grants.gov will notify the [e-Business
    POC](https://apply.grants.gov/GrantsgovRegister#%23) for assignment
    of user privileges.

-   Complete the "Authorized Organization Representative User Profile"
    screen and click "Submit."

**Note:** Individuals do not need to continue to the "Organizational
Approval" step below.

**Organization Approval:**

-   Prior to submitting a grant application package, you must receive
    approval to submit on behalf of your organization. This requirement
    prevents individuals from submitting grant application packages
    without permission. A notice is automatically sent to your
    organization's e-Business POC. Then, your e-Business POC approves
    your request to become an AOR. You may go to
    [www.ccr.gov](http://www.ccr.gov/) to search for your organization
    and retrieve your e-Business POC contact information.

-   Once organization approval is complete, you will be able to submit
    an application and track its status.

**Step 2: Downloading the Application Viewer**

**Note:** You may download the PureEdge Viewer while your registration
is in process. You also may download and start completing the
application forms in steps 3 and 4 below. This application viewer opens
the application package needed to fill out the required forms. The
download process can be lengthy if you are accessing the Internet using
a dial-up connection.

-   From the Grants.gov home page, select the "Apply for Grants" tab at
    the top of the screen.

-   Under "Apply Step 1: Download a Grant Application Package and
    Applications Instructions," click the link for the PureEdge Viewer
    ([www.grants.gov/DownloadViewer](http://www.grants.gov/DownloadViewer)).
    This window includes information about computer system requirements
    and instructions for downloading and installation.

If you are a Macintosh user, please read the PureEdge Support for
Macintosh white paper available at
[www.grants.gov/GrantsGov_UST_Grantee/!SSL!/WebHelp/MacSupportforPureEdge.pdf](http://www.grants.gov/GrantsGov_UST_Grantee/!SSL!/WebHelp/MacSupportforPureEdge.pdf).

-   Scroll down and click on the link to download the PureEdge Viewer
    ([www.grants.gov/PEViewer/ICSViewer602_grants.exe](http://www.grants.gov/PEViewer/ICSViewer602_grants.exe)).

-   You will be prompted to save the application. Click the "Save"
    button and the "Save As" window opens. Select the location where you
    would like to save PureEdge Viewer and click the "Save" button.

-   A window appears to show the progress of the download. When the
    downloading is complete, click to close the dialog box.

-   To install the PureEdge Viewer, locate the file on your computer and
    click to open it. When you are prompted to run the file, click
    "RUN." Click "Yes" to the prompt to continue with the installation.
    The ICS InstallShield Wizard extracts the necessary files and takes
    you to the "Welcome" page.

-   Click "Next" to continue.

-   Read the license agreement and click "Yes" to accept the agreement
    and continue the installation process. This takes you to the
    "Customer Information" screen.

-   Enter a User Name and a Company Name in the designated fields and
    click "Next."

-   The "Choose Destination Location" window prompts you to select the
    folder in which PureEdge Viewer will be installed. To save the
    program in the default folder, click "Next." To select a different
    folder, click "Browse." Select the folder in which you would like to
    save the program, click on "OK," then click "Next."

-   The next window prompts you to select a program folder. To save
    program icons in the default folder, click "Next." To select a
    different program folder, type a new folder name or select one from
    the list of existing folders, then click "Next." Installation will
    begin.

-   When installation is complete, the "InstallShield Wizard Complete"
    screen will appear. Click "Finish." This will launch the "ICS Viewer
    Help Information" window. Review the information and close the
    window.

**Step 3: Downloading an Application Package**

-   Once you have downloaded the PureEdge Viewer, you may download and
    view this application package and solicitation instructions.

-   From the Grants.gov home page, select the "Apply for Grants" tab at
    the top of the screen.

-   Click "[Apply Step 1: Download a Grant Application Package and
    Application
    Instructions."](https://apply.grants.gov/forms_apps_idx.html)

-   Enter either the CFDA number for this announcement 16.736, or this
    solicitation's Funding Opportunity Number #1228. Then click
    "Download Package." This will take you to the "Selected Grants
    Application for Download" results page.

-   To download an application package and its instructions, click the
    corresponding download link below the "Instructions and Application"
    column.

-   Once you select a grant application, you will be taken to a
    "Download Opportunity Instructions and Application" screen to
    confirm that you are downloading the correct application. If you
    would like to be notified of any changes to this funding
    opportunity, enter your e-mail address in the corresponding field,
    then click the "Submit" button.

-   After verifying that you have downloaded the correct opportunity
    information, click the "Download Application Instructions" button.
    This will open a PDF of this grant solicitation. You may print the
    solicitation or save it to your computer by clicking either the
    print icon at the top tool bar or the "File" button on the top tool
    bar. If you choose to save the file, click on "Save As" and save to
    the location of your choice.

-   Click the "Back" Navigation button to return to the "Download
    Opportunity Instructions and Application" page. Click the "Download
    Application Package" button. The application package will open in
    the PureEdge Viewer.

-   Click the "Save" button to save the package on your computer.
    Because the form is not yet complete, you will see a prompt that one
    or more fields may be invalid. You will complete these fields in
    step 4, but for now, select "Yes" to continue. After you click
    "Yes," the "Save Form" window will open.

-   Save the application package to your desktop until after submission.
    Select a name and enter it in the "Application Filing Name" field.
    Once you have submitted the application through Grants.gov, you may
    then move your completed application package to the file location of
    your choice.

-   Click the "Save" button. If you choose, you may now close your
    Internet browser and complete your application package offline by
    double clicking the icon on your desktop. You do not have to be
    connected to the Internet to complete the application package in
    step 4 below.

    **Step 4: Completing the Application Package**

    **Note:** This application can be completed entirely offline;
    however, you will need to log in to Grants.gov to submit the
    application in step 5.

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-   Locate the application package you saved on your computer. When you
    open the package, it will be in PureEdge Viewer. You may save your
    application at any time by clicking on the "Save" button at the top
    of the screen.

-   Enter a name for your application package in the "Application Filing
    Name" field. This can be a name of your choice.

-   Open and complete all the mandatory and optional forms or documents.
    To complete a form, click to select the form, and then click the
    "Open" button. When you open a required form, the mandatory fields
    will be highlighted in yellow. If you enter incomplete information
    in a mandatory field, you will receive an error message or the field
    will turn red, indicating a change needs to be made.

Mandatory forms include the \[Here, insert the list of forms in your
Grants.gov template as listed in the layout below\] (1) Application for
Federal Assistance (SF-424); (2) Assurances for Non-Construction
Programs (SF424B); and (3) Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL).
These forms can also be viewed at
[www.ojp.usdoj.gov/forms.htm](http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/forms.htm). Other
Mandatory forms are the (1) Project Narrative Attachment Form; (2)
Budget Narrative Attachment Form; and (3) Other Attachments Form.
Optional forms required for this solicitation include the Survey on
Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants.

-   When you have completed a form or document, click the "Close Form"
    button at the top of the page. Your information will automatically
    be saved.

-   Next, click to select the document in the left box entitled
    "Mandatory Documents." Click the "=\>" button to move the form or
    document to the "Mandatory Completed Documents for Submission" box
    to the right.

-   Some mandatory documents will require you to upload files from your
    computer. To attach a document, select the corresponding form and
    click "Open." Click the "Add Mandatory Attachment" button to the
    left. The "Attach File" box will open. Browse your computer to find
    where your file is located and click "Open." The name of that file
    will appear in the yellow field. Once this is complete, if you would
    like to attach additional files, click on the "Add Optional
    Attachment" button below the "Add Mandatory Attachment" button.

-   An "Attachments" window will open. Click the "Attach" button. Locate
    the file on your computer that you would like to attach and click
    the "Open" button. You will return to the "Attach" window. Continue
    this process until you have attached all the necessary documents.
    You may attach as many documents as necessary.

-   Once you have finished, click the "Done" button. The box next to the
    "Attach at Least One Optional Other Attachment" will now appear as
    checked.

**Note:** the name of these buttons will vary depending on the name of
the form you have opened at that time; i.e., Budget Narrative, Other
Attachment, and Project Narrative File.

-   To exit a form, click the "Close" button. Your information will
    automatically be saved.

**Step 5: Submitting the Application**

**Note:** Once you have completed all the yellow fields on all the forms
and saved the application on your desktop, check the application package
for errors. This can be done any time throughout step 4 above and as
often as you like.

-   When you are ready to submit your final application package, the
    "Submit" button at the top of your screen will be enabled. This
    button will not be activated unless all mandatory data fields have
    been completed. When you are ready to submit your application, click
    on "Submit." This will take you to a "Summary" screen.

-   If your "Submit" button is not activated, then click the "Check
    Package for Errors" button at the top of the "Grant Application
    Package" screen. PureEdge Viewer will start with the first form and
    scan all the yellow fields to make sure they are complete. The
    program will prompt you to fix one error at a time as it goes
    through the scan. Once there are no more errors, the system will
    allow you to submit your application to Grants.gov.

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-   Review the application summary. If you wish to make changes at this
    time, click "Exit Application" to return to the application package,
    where you can make changes to the forms. To submit the application,
    click the "Sign and Submit Application" button.

-   This will take you to a "Login" screen where you will need to enter
    the user name and password that you used to register with Grants.gov
    in "Step 1: Registering." Enter your user name and password in the
    corresponding fields and click "Login."

-   Once authentication is complete, your application will be submitted.
    Print this confirmation screen for your records. You will receive an
    e-mail message to confirm that the application has been successfully
    uploaded into Grants.gov. The confirmation e-mail will give you a
    Grants.gov tracking number, which you will need to track the status
    of your application. The confirmation e-mail will go to the
    e-Business POC; therefore, if you are submitting on behalf of
    someone else, be sure the e-Business POC is aware of the submission
    and that a confirmation e-mail will be sent.

-   When finished, click the "Close" button.

**Step 6: Tracking the Application**

-   After your application is submitted, you may track its status
    through Grants.gov. To do this, go to the Grants.gov home page at
    [www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/). At the very top of the
    screen, click on the "Applicants" link. Scroll down the "For
    Applicants" page and click the "Login Here" button. Proceed to login
    with your user name and password that was used to submit your
    application package.

-   Click the "Check Application Status" link to the top left of the
    screen. A list of all the applications you have submitted through
    Grants.gov is produced. There are one of four status messages your
    application can receive in the system:

1.  **Validated:** This means your application has been scanned for
    errors. If no errors were found, it validates that your application
    has successfully been submitted to Grants.gov and is ready for the
    agency to download your application.

2.  **Received by Agency:** This means our agency has downloaded your
    application into our electronic Grants Management System (GMS) and
    your application is going through our validation process to be
    successfully received on our end.

3.  **Agency Tracking Number Assigned:** This means our GMS did not find
    any errors with your package and successfully downloaded your
    application into our system.

4.  **Rejected With Errors:** This means your application was either
    rejected by Grants.gov or GMS due to errors. You will receive an
    e-mail from Grants.gov customer support, providing details of the
    results and the next steps required. Most applications are rejected
    because: (1) a virus was detected; (2) you are using a user name and
    password that has not yet been authorized by the organization's
    e-Business POC; or (3) the DUNS number you entered on the SF-424
    form does not match the DUNS number that was registered in the CCR
    for this organization.

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