Violence Against Women Act Sexual Assault Services Program (VAWA SASP)

Violence Against Women Act Sexual Assault Services Program (VAWA SASP)

The Violence Against Women Act Sexual Assault Services Program supports the provision of hotline, advocacy, counseling, and outreach services to adults and children at 33 local victim service agencies across Illinois.

Details

• Awarding Agency: Criminal Justice Info Authority
• Departments: FSGU - VAWA
• CSFA Number: 546-00-1743
• CSFA Popular Name: VAWA SASP
• Funding Opportunity Number: 1743-033026
• Assistance Listings Number: 16.017
• Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
• Award Type: Competitive
• Expected Number of Awards: 1
• Funding Sources: Federal Or Federal Pass Through
• Capital Grant: No
• Indirect Costs Allowed: Yes
• Posted Date: 2026-03-30
• Award Period: 2026-07-01 – 2027-06-30

Funding Source Description

This funding is provided through the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA SASP) Formula Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, and passed through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). VAWA funds support coordinated community responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking by funding victim services, law enforcement, prosecution, and court-based initiatives.

Funding Restrictions

https://ojp.gov/financialguide/doj/pdfs/DOJ_FinancialGuide.pdf

Indirect Cost Description

Indirect costs are allowable under this program for organizations with a federally negotiated rate, state negotiated rate, or an approved de minimis rate of up to 15% of modified total direct costs (MTDC). Applicants must have an approved indirect cost rate election on file in the GATA Grantee Portal to claim indirect costs. Indirect costs must be necessary, reasonable, and allocable to the administration of the program..

Restrictions on Indirect Costs

Yes

Citation Governing Indirect Cost Restriction

2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards) and Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) requirements governing indirect cost rates and elections

State Award Notices

The ICJIA Budget Committee is anticipated to review and approve funding designations in June 2026. Following approval, ICJIA will issue a Notice of State Award (NOSA) and grant agreement to successful applicants. The NOSA will outline any specific conditions resulting from pre-award risk assessments and must be accepted through the GATA Grantee Portal. The NOSA does not authorize the grantee to begin performance or incur costs until a fully executed grant agreement is in place.
The following documents must be submitted prior to the execution of an agreement:
• Civil Rights Compliance Questionnaire
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Civil Rights Certification
• Lobbying and Debarment Certification

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

In addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the approved project proposal and budget, agencies selected for funding must comply with applicable grant terms and conditions and other legal requirements, including the 34 U.S.C. § 20124, GATA, and the U.S. Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide.

Additional programmatic and administrative special conditions may be required.

Reporting

The following documents must be submitted prior to the execution of an agreement:
*Fiscal Information Sheet
*Programmatic Risk Assessment
*Civil Rights Compliance Questionnaire
*Other documents as required

Recipients must submit periodic financial reports, periodic performance reports, final financial and final performance reports, and, if applicable, an audit report in accordance with the 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Requirements. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if reports are delinquent.