Legal Services Corporation

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

PURPOSE: THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT EXPERIENCED LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, NOT LIMITED TO LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS, IN PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AT NO COST TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS AT RISK OF OR SUBJECT TO EVICTION. THIS GRANT PROGRAM PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF COLOR WHO ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY REPRESENTED AMONG THOSE EVICTED, PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AVOID EVICTION OR MINIMIZE THE DISRUPTION AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EVICTION PROCESS. AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: NO VALUE PROVIDED; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: NO VALUE PROVIDED; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NOT APPLICABLE AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO VALUE PROVIDED

PURPOSE: THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT EXPERIENCED LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, NOT LIMITED TO LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS, IN PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AT NO COST TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS AT RISK OF OR SUBJECT TO EVICTION. THIS GRANT PROGRAM PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF COLOR WHO ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY REPRESENTED AMONG THOSE EVICTED, PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AVOID EVICTION OR MINIMIZE THE DISRUPTION AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EVICTION PROCESS. AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: NO VALUE PROVIDED; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: NO VALUE PROVIDED; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NOT APPLICABLE AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO VALUE PROVIDED

PURPOSE: THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT EXPERIENCED LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, NOT LIMITED TO LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS, IN PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AT NO COST TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS AT RISK OF OR SUBJECT TO EVICTION. THIS GRANT PROGRAM PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF COLOR WHO ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY REPRESENTED AMONG THOSE EVICTED, PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AVOID EVICTION OR MINIMIZE THE DISRUPTION AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EVICTION PROCESS. AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: NO VALUE PROVIDED; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: NO VALUE PROVIDED; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NOT APPLICABLE AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO VALUE PROVIDED

VISTA STATE

EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM

EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM

HSNG COUNSEL ASSIST GRANTS

PURPOSE: THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT EXPERIENCED LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, NOT LIMITED TO LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS, IN PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AT NO COST TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS AT RISK OF OR SUBJECT TO EVICTION. THIS GRANT PROGRAM PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF COLOR WHO ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY REPRESENTED AMONG THOSE EVICTED, PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AVOID EVICTION OR MINIMIZE THE DISRUPTION AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EVICTION PROCESS. AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: NO VALUE PROVIDED; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: NO VALUE PROVIDED; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NOT APPLICABLE AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO VALUE PROVIDED

PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF BET TZEDEK’S EVICTION PROTECTION PROJECT IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO COORDINATED LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES, REDUCE DISPLACEMENT, AND PREVENT EVICTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME, UNDERSERVED, AND BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) COMMUNITIES.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: BET TZEDEK LEGAL SERVICES WILL PROVIDE FULL- AND LIMITED-SCOPE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, COUNSEL AND ADVICE, ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE ADVOCACY, POST-EVICTION HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES, COURT NAVIGATION, REFERRALS, AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE RETAINING TENANCIES; GETTING TIME TO MOVE WITHOUT INTERVENING HOUSING INSTABILITY; VINDICATING FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS; GETTING INTO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS; GETTING RENTAL ARREARAGE PAYMENTS TO PREVENT EVICTIONS; AND GETTING HELP WITH HOUSING TRANSITIONS TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF SCHOOLING, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER SUPPORTS.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: ELIGIBLE TENANTS ACROSS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: YES

LEGAL INTERVENTION BRINGS RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT

THE MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MLSA) AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES (NAILS) PROPOSE TO ENHANCE TRIBAL CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEMS AND IMPROVE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO JUSTICE WITHIN THE SERVICE AREAS OF 20 PARTICIPATING NAILS MEMBER PROGRAMS, WITH THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN COURT JUDGES ASSOCIATION (NAICJA), UNDER THE TRIBAL CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE GRANT. TO MEET THIS GOAL, MLSA, THE NAILS MEMBER PROGRAMS, AND NAICJA WILL TAKE A FOURFOLD APPROACH: (1) PROVIDING DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO TRIBAL MEMBER CLIENTS, (2) ENGAGING WITH TRIBES TO PROVIDE CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES, (3) PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRIBES AND OTHER NAILS MEMBER PROGRAMS, AND (4) PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH OTHER PROJECTS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LOCAL TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTIVES INCLUDE MAKING SUBAWARDS TO 20 NAILS MEMBER PROGRAMS AND NAICJA, WHO WILL PROVIDE DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO AT LEAST 800 TRIBAL MEMBER CLIENTS; ENGAGE WITH FOUR TRIBES WITH CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES; AND PROVIDE AT LEAST FIVE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EVENTS FOR NAILS PROGRAMS AND TRIBES. MLSA WILL ADMINISTER AND COORDINATE THE GRANT, INCLUDING MONITORING GRANT COMPLIANCE AMONG THE SUBGRANTEES. PROJECT DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SIGNED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOUS) FROM SUBGRANTEES AND A NAICJA DISTANCE LEARNING MODALITY COURSE OR TRAINING MODULE. MLSA, THE NAILS PROGRAMS, AND NAICJA WILL SUBMIT DATA AND REPORTS TO BJA ON A REGULAR BASIS.

THE MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (MLSA) AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES (NAILS) PROGRAMS PROPOSE TO ENHANCE TRIBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS AND IMPROVE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO JUSTICE WITHIN THE SERVICE AREAS OF THE 17 PARTICIPATING NAILS MEMBER PROGRAMS, WITH THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE NAICJA, UNDER THE TRIBAL CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE GRANT. TO MEET THIS GOAL, MLSA, NAILS, AND NAICJA WILL TAKE A FOURFOLD APPROACH: (1) PROVIDE DIRECT CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO AT LEAST 800 INDIVIDUALS FOR PUBLIC DEFENSE IN TRIBAL COURTS, (2) PROVIDE FOUR TRIBES CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES SUCH AS TRIBAL LAW AND ORDER ACT AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT EDUCATION AND 5 IMPLEMENTATION, (3) PROVIDE FIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EVENTS TO TRIBES AND NAILS PROGRAMS, AND (4) PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH OTHER PROJECTS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LOCAL TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. MLSA WILL ADMINISTER AND COORDINATE THE GRANT, INCLUDING MONITORING GRANT COMPLIANCE AMONG THE 17 SUBGRANTEES. PROJECT DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SIGNED MOUS FROM SUBGRANTEES AND NAICJA DISTANCE LEARNING MODALITY COURSE OR TRAINING MODULE. MLSA, THE NAILS PROGRAMS, AND NAICJA WILL SUBMIT DATA AND REPORTS TO BJA ON A REGULAR BASIS. MLSA AND THE NAILS COALITION EXPECT THE PROPOSED SERVICES AND PROJECTS WILL RESULT IN INCREASED ACCESS TO CRIMINAL LEGAL DEFENSE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH CRIMES IN TRIBAL COURTS, AS WELL AS AN OVERALL STRENGTHENING OF INDIVIDUAL TRIBAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS THROUGH CAPACITY-BUILDING PROJECTS. ULTIMATELY, THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL HELP ENSURE DUE PROCESS, PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF NATIVE AMERICAN DEFENDANTS, AND ALLOW TRIBES TO DEVELOP TRIBAL CODES AND ORDINANCES, WHICH PROMOTE TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

WORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

OVW FY 06 LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

OVW FY 06 LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

FLORIDA LEGAL SERVICES CONNECTING KIDS TO COVERAGE PROJECT - FLORIDA LEGAL SERVICES (FLS) IS REQUESTING $1,500,000 TO CONDUCT A 3-YEAR ‘CONNECTING FAMILIES TO COVERAGE’ PROJECT THAT WILL CONNECT AND HELP ENROLL/REENROLL FAMILIES THROUGHOUT FLORIDA INTO MEDICAID AND CHIP COVERAGE. THE PROJECT WILL SERVE ALL FLORIDA FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP, INCLUDING CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN. OVERALL, FLORIDA HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ONE OF SIX STATES WHERE CHILDREN ARE ESPECIALLY AT RISK OF LOSING HEALTH CARE COVERAGE. THE PROJECT WILL TARGET EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO TWO DISTINCT FLORIDA REGIONS WHERE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE AT ESPECIALLY HIGH RISK OF LOSING COVERAGE OR REMAINING UNINSURED: THE NORTH-CENTRAL FLORIDA/BIG BEND REGION, AND ORANGE-OSCEOLA COUNTIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. THE NORTH-CENTRAL FLORIDA/BIG BEND REGION CONSISTS OF PRIMARILY RURAL COUNTIES WITH HIGH POVERTY RATES AND SIGNIFICANT ACCESS BARRIERS TO THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS. THE ORANGE-OSCEOLA REGION HAS SOME OF THE HIGHEST POPULATIONS OF HISPANIC/LATINO PEOPLE IN THE STATE, WHO ARE AT A PARTICULARLY HIGH RISK OF GOING WITH MEDICAID OR CHIP COVERAGE DESPITE BEING ELIGIBLE. FLS WILL USE CMS FUNDS TO SUPPORT A PROJECT DIRECTOR, 3 OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT SPECIALISTS, A GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, AND A PART-TIME INTAKE AND CLIENT FOLLOWUP ASSISTANT. AN FLS ATTORNEY WHO HAS SPENT THE MAJORITY OF HER 25-YEAR LEGAL CAREER CONCENTRATING ON HEALTH CARE ACCESS ISSUES AND WHO HAS SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH ACCESSING MEDICAID AND CHIP COVERAGE IN FLORIDA WILL ACT AS THE PROJECT DIRECTOR. THE REMAINING STAFF WILL BE HIRED AND TRAINED WITHIN THE FIRST 90 DAYS OF THE PROJECT, DURING THE MANDATORY PLANNING PERIOD. WE WILL ALSO RECRUIT LAW STUDENT INTERNS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PROJECT STAFF. PROJECT STAFF WILL CONDUCT MULTI-PRONGED OUTREACH TO REACH FAMILIES WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR COVERAGE, INCLUDING: INTERNAL CLIENT REFERRALS FROM OTHER FLS PROGRAMS; THIRD-PARTY REFERRALS FROM LOCAL LEGAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS; COMMUNITY NETWORKING AND OUTREACH EVENTS; AND A ROBUST SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN AND PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO ENCOURAGE SELF-REFERRALS. PROJECT STAFF WILL ALSO ACCEPT REFERRALS, COMPLETE CLIENT INTAKES, AND ASSIST ELIGIBLE FAMILIES IN COMPLETING APPLICATIONS, WITH REGULAR FOLLOW-UP UNTIL THE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION IS MADE. OUTREACH AND CLIENT ASSISTANCE WILL BE CONDUCTED BOTH IN PERSON AND THROUGH VIRTUAL PLATFORMS. OVERALL, WE ANTICIPATE ACCOMPLISHING THE FOLLOWING MEDICAID/CHIP OUTCOMES UNDER THE PROJECT: 2,105 CHILDREN WITH HEALTH COVERAGE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED; 2,035 CHILDREN NEWLY ENROLLED IN MEDICAID/CHIP; 1,200 CHILDREN RENEWED IN MEDICAID/CHIP; 975 PARENTS WITH HEALTH COVERAGE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED; 705 PARENTS NEWLY ENROLLED IN MEDICAID; 1,050 PARENTS RENEWED IN MEDICAID; 240 PREGNANT WOMEN WITH HEALTH COVERAGE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED; 195 PREGNANT WOMEN ENROLLED IN MEDICAID/CHIP; 195 PREGNANT WOMEN (POST-PARTUM) RENEWED IN MEDICAID/CHIP.

GLSP'S PROJECT TO PROMOTE RURAL SURVIVOR SAFETY

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

IMPLEMENTATION OF A NATIONAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE(T/TA) STRATEGY TO SUPPORT, STABILIZE, EDUCATE AND TRAIN CSBG ELIGIBLE ENTITIES, AND PROMOTE EXEMPLARY PRACTICES AND POLICIES

WESTERN NEW YORK WORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE PROJECT: DELIVERING WORK INCENTIVE COUNSELING SERVICES TO SOCIAL SECURITY AND SSI BENEFICIAR

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO IMPROVING ACCESS TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES AND VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ALASKA NATIVE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENC

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PURPOSE: ALASKA LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (ALSC) WILL USE ITS GRANT TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND ITS FAIR HOUSING PROJECT IN THE HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED STATE OF ALASKA. T THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS REFERRED TO HUD, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION VICTIMS OBTAINING APPROPRIATE REMEDIES, AND ELEVATE THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF FAIR HOUSING LAWS.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: SCREENING INTAKES; PROCESSING COMPLAINTS; CONDUCTING PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS; CONDUCTING TESTING AND SYSTEMIC INVESTIGATIONS FOR PROTECTED CLASSES, INCLUDING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY, APPRAISAL DISCRIMINATION, ALGORITHMIC BIAS; PROVIDING REFERRAL TO ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL RELIEF; ENGAGING WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND THE COMMUNITY REGARDING AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING; AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER FAIR HOUSING LAWS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: ALSC WILL MEET SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE METRICS OUTLINED IN ITS STATEMENT OF WORK.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: ALL FEDERALLY PROTECTED CLASSES, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT, THOSE FACING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY, AND THOSE SUBJECT TO APPRAISAL DISCRIMINATION; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

COMPREHENSIVE HSG

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

PURPOSE: THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT EXPERIENCED LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, NOT LIMITED TO LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS, IN PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AT NO COST TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS AT RISK OF OR SUBJECT TO EVICTION. THIS GRANT PROGRAM PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF COLOR WHO ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY REPRESENTED AMONG THOSE EVICTED, PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AVOID EVICTION OR MINIMIZE THE DISRUPTION AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EVICTION PROCESS. AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: NO VALUE PROVIDED; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: NO VALUE PROVIDED; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NOT APPLICABLE AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO VALUE PROVIDED

IMPLEMENTATION OF A NATIONAL LEGAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (T/TA) STRATEGY TO SUPPORT, STABILIZE, EDUCATE, AND TRAIN CSBG ELIGIBLE ENTITIES, AND PROMOTE EXEMPLARY PRACTICES AND POLICIES

HOLISTIC CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY ABUSE VICTIMS AND SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS

SOUTHEASTERN OHIO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL REPRESENTATION PROJECT

OVW FY 06 LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

OVW FY 06 LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

KENTUCKY LEGAL AID'S LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS GRANT PROJECT

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT

PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES - MOUNTAIN VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PROVIDE FREE, HIGH-QUALITY REGIONAL PENSION INFORMATION, COUNSELING, CASEWORK AND REFERRALS TO A HIGH VOLUME OF CLIENTS IN ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, HAWAII AND NEVADA.

MID-ATLANTIC PENSION COUNSELING PROJECT

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE

THE NORTHWEST FLORIDA LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS COLLABORATION PROGRAM

ASIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAW COLLABORATIVE

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

COMPREHENSIVE HSG

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

GEORGIA ENROLL

ARIZONA ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF CRIME COALITION PROJECT

HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

SOUTH CENTRAL PENSION RIGHTS PROJECT

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS

ASIAN BATTERED WOMEN'S PROJECT

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS PROJECT

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF MICHIGAN HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROJECT

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

SPECIAL PROJECTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS FOR PROVIDING VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES - SPECIAL PROJECTS AND D

RURAL COMMUNITIES OPIOID RESPONSE-IMPLEMENTATION

PURPOSE: THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT EXPERIENCED LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, NOT LIMITED TO LEGAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS, IN PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE AT NO COST TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS AT RISK OF OR SUBJECT TO EVICTION. THIS GRANT PROGRAM PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF COLOR WHO ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY REPRESENTED AMONG THOSE EVICTED, PEOPLE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AVOID EVICTION OR MINIMIZE THE DISRUPTION AND DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE EVICTION PROCESS. AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: NO VALUE PROVIDED; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: NO VALUE PROVIDED; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: NOT APPLICABLE AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO VALUE PROVIDED

EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM

EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM

EVICTION PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM

SURVIVORS' LEGAL PROJECT

ADDRESSING LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROGRAM

THE NORTH DAKOTA HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE (NDHTTF) SERVES THE ENTIRE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA (ND), WHICH INCLUDES FIFTY-THREE COUNTIES AND FIVE INDIAN RESERVATIONS, AS WELL AS THE TRENTON INDIAN SERVICE AREA. THE NDHTTF HEADQUARTERS ARE LOCATED IN BISMARCK, ND, CENTRAL TO THE STATE. THE TASK FORCES OPERATIONAL TEAMCOMPRISED OF VICTIM WITNESS SPECIALISTS/NAVIGATORS, BCI AGENTS, A TRIBAL NATIONS ENGAGEMENT ADVISOR, A SURVIVOR LEADER, A LABOR TRAFFICKING SPECIALIST, AND HSI AGENTSIS SPLIT BETWEEN TWO LOCATIONS, BISMARCK AND FARGO, TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE EASTERN AND WESTERN PARTS OF ND. THE NDHTTF USES NINE MULTIDISCIPLINARY (MDT) TEAMS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT ND TO WORK WITH THE OPERATIONAL TEAM AND PROVIDE DIRECT VICTIM RESPONSE, INVESTIGATE, AND PROSECUTE CASES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, BOTH LABOR AND SEX TRAFFICKING.

HOLISTIC CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

MONTANA RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT PROJECT CLINIC PROGRAM

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT

HUDSON LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT

ORGANIZATIONS INITIV

ORGANIZATIONS INITIV

LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

MID-ATLANTIC PENSION COUNSELING PROJECT

SOUTH CENTRAL PENSION RIGHTS PROJECT

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

IMPLEMENTATION OF A NATIONAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (T/TA) STRATEGY TO SUPPORT, STABILIZE, EDUCATE, AND TRAIN CSBG ELIGIBLE ENTITIES, AND PROMOTE EXEMPLARY PRACTICES AND POLICIES

CSBG LEGAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (T/TA) CENTER

TRIBAL CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

TRIBAL CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, FLORIDA LEGAL SERVICES, INC., IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FLORIDA COUNCIL AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE, WILL PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED WHILE INCARCERATED IN FLORIDAS JAILS OR PRISONS. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREA: STRENGTHEN EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND END SEXUAL ASSAULT INCLUDING VICTIM SERVICES AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSES. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT WILL BE UPDATED DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD: OUTREACH FLYER DESCRIBING AVAILABLE LEGAL ASSISTANCE THAT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO FLORIDA'S SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTERS. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-21-GG-00411-LEGA.

FY 2021 TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

COLLABORATIVE LED BY CLS, WITH FOUR SUBGRANTEES, TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL VICTIMS STATEWIDE, ASSIST IDENTIFIED VICTIMS TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION OR REFERR

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PENSION INFORMATION COUNSELING

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PROTECTION & ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MNTL ILLNESS

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST PRIVATE NON-PROFIT FAIR HOUSING ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS OF THE RIGHTS GRANTED UNDER TITLE VIII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1968 (42 U.S.C. 2801). TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND CARRY OUT, RELATED ACTIVITIES AND ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE OR STATE OR LOCAL LAWS THAT PROVIDE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT RIGHTS AND REMEDIES FOR ALLEGED DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICES. OBJECTIVES INCLUDE CARRYING OUT TESTING AND OTHER INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITIES. AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: NO VALUE PROVIDED; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: NO VALUE PROVIDED; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: ANY PERSON OR GROUP OF PERSONS AGGRIEVED BY DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICES BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX DISABILITY FAMILIAL STATUS OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. PERSONS OR GROUPS OF PERSONS, INCLUDING LANDLORDS OR REAL ESTATE AGENTS, TO PREVENT DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICES BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, DISABILITY, FAMILIAL STATUS OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. AWARD DESCRIPTION SOURCE - ASSISTANCE LISTING FROM SAM.GOV; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NO VALUE PROVIDED

PURPOSE: PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES’ 46 YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITIES IN ILLINOIS.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: WE PROPOSE TO BUILD UPON 10 YEARS OF FUNDING TO OFFER A FULL RANGE OF FAIR HOUSING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, FROM INTAKE TO INVESTIGATION AND LITIGATION. WITH OUR PROPOSED ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES, WE WILL ADD ADDITIONAL PROTECTED CLASSES OF LGBTQ+, GENDER, AND CRIMINAL RECORDS DISCRIMINATION. WITH OUR TESTING PROGRAM, WE CONTINUE TO CONDUCT MARKET REVIEWS AND INCREASE OUR SYSTEMIC INVESTIGATIONS, SPECIFICALLY PLANNING TWO INVESTIGATIONS IN PEORIA AND ROCKFORD; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: WE WILL EXPAND OUR TESTER POOL IN PEORIA AND ROCKFORD, CONTINUE PARTNERSHIP ACTIVITIES WITH A MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTION, TARGET ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES, ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY, AND CONTINUE TO EVALUATE TESTING RESULTS TO ENFORCE MERITORIOUS CLAIMS THROUGH COMPLAINTS OR REFERRALS TO HUD, IDHR, OR THE COURT SYSTEM; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: ADDITIONAL PROTECTED CLASSES OF LGBTQ+, GENDER, CRIMINALS, AND COMMUNITIES IN PEORIA, LAKE, MCHENRY, BOONE, MCLEAN AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES; CITIES OF PEORIA AND ROCKFORD; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE

PURPOSE: PURPOSE FLORIDA LEGAL SERVICES, INC. (FLS) RECEIVED OUR FIRST FHOI-CDC GRANTS IN FY2021 AND FY2022. WE SEEK PEI-MYFC FUNDING IN ORDER TO FURTHER DEVELOP OUR CAPACITY AS A FAIR HOUSING ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION, TO EXPAND OUR SERVICES INTO ONE NEW COUNTY, TO EXPAND OUR TESTING PROGRAM, AND TO EXPAND AND INCREASE OUR ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED FLS WILL CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WITH FHOI-CDC FUNDING: ? EXPAND OUR FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM TO COVER SUMTER COUNTY, FL ? STAFF TRAINING - PROVIDE 60 TOTAL HOURS OF FAIR HOUSING TRAINING FOR STAFF ANNUALLY; ? PARTNERSHIPS: ESTABLISH 10 NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND MAINTAIN 25 EXISTING PARTNERSHIPS ANNUALLY, TO ASSIST WITH DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATERIALS AND HOST OUTREACH AND EDUCATION EVENTS; ? FAIR HOUSING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGN: ? OUTREACH - PARTICIPATE IN 6 COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS ANNUALLY; ? SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS: MAKE 50 FAIR HOUSING RELATED POSTS ANNUALLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS SUCH AS LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, ETC.; ? PARTICIPATE IN 2 BROADCAST MEDIA INTERVIEWS (RADIO, TV, PODCAST, ETC) EACH YEAR TO DISCUSS FAIR HOUSING TOPICS; ? FAIR HOUSING MATERIALS - REVIEW/REVISE 10 EXISTING PRINTED MATERIALS ON FAIR HOUSING BASICS, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS, SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN HOUSING, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, FAIR HOUSING FOR NEW HOMEBUYERS, FAIR HOUSING FOR LGBTQ+, FAIR HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, FAIR HOUSING FOR HOUSING PROVIDERS, AND DISPARATE IMPACT UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. ? CONTINUE PROVIDING VERSIONS OF PRINTED MATERIALS IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, CREOLE, MANDARIN, MIXTECO, AND TRADITIONAL CHINESE. PROVIDE NEW TRANSLATIONS OF SELECTED MATERIALS INTO DIFFERENT LANGUAGES AS NECESSARY DEPENDING ON POPULATION NEEDS. ? EDUCATION AND TRAINING SESSIONS - CONDUCT 8 EDUCATION AND TRAINING SESSIONS ANNUALLY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON A VARIETY OF FAIR HOUSING TOPICS (E.G., FAIR HOUSING BASICS, FAIR HOUSING AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, IMMIGRANT HOUSING RIGHTS, VAWA PROTECTIONS FOR DV SURVIVORS, FAIR HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, FAIR HOUSING FOR HOUSING PROVIDERS, FAIR HOUSING PROTECTIONS FOR LGBTQ+). ? CONDUCT 2 FAIR HOUSING MONTH EVENTS EACH YEAR; ? FAIR HOUSING ENFORCEMENT: ? TESTERS: RECRUIT AND TRAIN 10 NEW TESTERS ANNUALLY, WITH GOAL OF 60 TESTERS IN TESTING POOL BY YEAR 3 ? CONTINUE USE OF GEOFENCING ADVERTISING FOR TESTER RECRUITMENT ? SYSTEMIC INVESTIGATIONS: INITIATE OR CONTINUE 2 SYSTEMIC INVESTIGATIONS EACH YEAR ? TESTING: CONDUCT 705 TOTAL TEST PARTS OVER THE 3-YEAR GRANT PERIOD (260 RENTAL, 135 SALES, 75 HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE, 45 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION, 90 PRACTICE TESTS); ? INTAKES: PROCESS 180 INQUIRIES FOR PRIMA FACIE VICTIMS OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION OVER THE 3-YEAR GRANT PERIOD; ? REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/MODIFICATIONS: ASSIST AT LEAST 10 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PER YEAR IN REQUESTING OR OBTAINING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS ? REFERRALS: REFER 45 ENFORCEMENT PROPOSALS TO HUD OR A SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT AGENCY; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES FLS EXPECTS THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES FROM THE PROPOSED PROJECT: ? FLS FAIR HOUSING STAFF WILL GAIN INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EMERGING FAIR HOUSING ISSUES; ? FLS WILL MAINTAIN A NETWORK OF AT LEAST 35 PARTNERS WHO WILL ASSIST US WITH DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING MATERIALS AND HOSTING WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS FOR THE PROJECT; ? A TOTAL OF 34,800 PEOPLE WILL RECEIVE FAIR HOUSING INFORMATION THROUGH OUR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM, INCLUDING: ? 15,000 OVERALL VIEWS OF AND/OR ENGAGEMENTS WITH OUR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS (COMMENTING, SHARING, REPOSTING, ETC.); ? 15,000 PRINTED MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, PLUS ONE OR MORE OTHER LANGUAGES DEPENDING ON THE TARGET AUDIENCE; ? 1,500 PEOPLE REACHED THROUGH BROADCAST MEDIA INTERVIEWS; ? 600 PEOPLE EDUCATED/TRAINED THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS, AND 70% OF ATTENDEES WHO RESPOND TO SURVEYS WILL INDICATE AN INCREASE IN FAIR HOUSING KNOWLEDGE; ? 300 ATTENDEES REACHED THROUGH FAIR HOUSING MONTH EVENTS; ? 2,400 PEOPLE AT COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS RECEIVE FAIR HOUSING INFORMATION; ? ENFORCEMENT ? TESTER POOL EXPANDED TO LEAST 60 TESTERS WITH DIVERSE CHARACTERISTICS AND GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION; ? TEST PROGRAM INCREASED TO OVER 200 TEST PARTS EACH YEAR (RENTAL, SALES, HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION); BASED ON EXPERIENCE, WE ANTICIPATE AT LEAST 33% OF TESTS WILL SHOW CAUSE TO BELIEVE DISCRIMINATION HAS OCCURRED; ? 180 POTENTIAL VICTIMS OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION RECEIVE ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE WITH FAIR HOUSING CLAIMS; ? AT LEAST 30 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH REQUESTING OR OBTAINING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/MODIFICATIONS; ? 45 HOUSING DISCRIMINATION VICTIMS RECEIVE ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLAINTS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE FAIR HOUSING ACT; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES THIS PROJECT IS INTENDED TO BENEFIT ALL PROTECTED CLASSES IN THE 15-COUNTY PROJECT AREA WHO EXPERIENCE OR ARE AT RISK OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION. THE PROJECT WILL SPECIFICALLY TARGET THE FOLLOWING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS THAT ARE AT HEIGHTENED RISK OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION: AFRICAN AMERICANS, ESPECIALLY THOSE LIVING IN HISTORICALLY SEGREGATED COMMUNITIES; ASIAN AMERICANS IN ORLANDO AND GAINESVILLE; HISPANICS, INCLUDING HISPANIC IMMIGRANT FARMWORKERS WHO ARE OFTEN LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT AND LIVE IN RURAL AREAS; PEOPLE WHO ARE LGBTQ+; FEMALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LIVING IN PUBLIC OR SUBSIDIZED HOUSING; PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; JEWISH PEOPLE; AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO TARGET TESTING AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO COMMUNITIES LIVING WITH THE AFTEREFFECTS OF DISCRIMINATION GIVING RISE TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES SUCH AS POOR AIR QUALITY OR THE EXISTENCE OF BROWNFIELDS. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO TARGET LANDLORDS AND OTHER HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR TRAINING ON AREAS OF THE FAIR HOUSING ACT THAT ARE OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD, SUCH AS TREATMENT OF EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

RESCUE AND RESTORE VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING REGIONAL PROGRAM

HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

FAMILY EMPOWERMENT & ECONOMIC LEGACY (FEEL)

PURPOSE: ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ASSIST HUD TO IMPLEMENT/ACHIEVE HUD’S REQUIREMENT TO AFFH AND STRATEGIC GOALS.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: INCLUDES ANALYZING HOUSING RELATED ISSUES, COMPLAINT INTAKE, INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGATIONS OF DISCRIMINATION, COMPLAINT BASED AND SYSTEMIC TESTING, MEDIATION SERVICES, AND ENFORCEMENT OF MERITORIOUS CLAIMS THROUGH LITIGATION, THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS AND/OR HUD, DOJ REFERRAL.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: EXAMINATION OF (WITH TESTING): (1) DIFFERENCE IN CRIMINAL HISTORY REQUIREMENTS AS A PRETEXT FOR DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE; (2) DISCRIMINATION TOWARD PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR AGENCIES/ENTITIES THAT ASSIST THEM TO RESIDE IN GROUP HOMES, (3) DIFFERENCE IN TREATMENT ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION/GENDER IDENTITY IN THE RENTAL MARKET, (4) DIFFERENCE IN SOURCE OF INCOME REQUIREMENTS AS A PRETEXT FOR DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, AND (5) DIFFERENCE IN EVICTION HISTORY REQUIREMENTS AS A PRETEXT FOR DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: STAFF AT LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES/OTHER SUBSIDIZED PROPERTIES; SURVIVORS/ADVOCATES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION OR INVOLVED THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, PRIVATE AND SUBSIDIZED LANDLORDS; AND FACILITY AND STAFF OF A LOCAL HBCU;; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE

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OVW FY 06 LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

COLORADO LEGAL SERVICES (CLS) AND ITS PARTNER THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK (RMIAN) WILL PROVIDE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO TRAFFICKED PERSONS IN THE STATE. LEGAL SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED IN A TRAUMA-INFORMED AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE MANNER AND WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ADVOCACY WITHIN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, CIVIL LITIGATION, PREPARATION OF IMMIGRATION PETITIONS, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, ASSISTANCE IN SEEKING PROTECTIVE ORDERS, SUPPORT IN SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS, WHERE APPROPRIATE, NAME CHANGES AND ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION IN DOMESTIC RELATIONS MATTERS AND PUBLIC BENEFITS ADVOCACY. THE PROJECT WILL ALLOW CLS AND RMIAN TO FILL SEVERAL NEEDS BY SERVING THE NUMBER OF VICTIMS IDENTIFIED THROUGH SUCCESSFUL OUTREACH EFFORTS; MAINTAINING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSE CURRENTLY PROVIDED UNDER PROTOCOLS ESTABLISHED WITH THE COLORADO NETWORK TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING (CONEHT) AND NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE (NHTH) TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSESSMENTS AND ORIENTATIONS WITH IDENTIFIED POTENTIAL VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; EDUCATING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS ABOUT HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO TRAFFICKING, INCLUDING REFERRALS TO SERVICES, AND ABOUT SURVIVORS CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS; ENSURING THAT CLS AND RMIAN PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SERVICES; MEETING THE NEED FOR MORE IN-DEPTH LEGAL SERVICES BEYOND IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY AND COLLECTING DATA AND PARTICIPATING IN ANY EVALUATION ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE PROJECT IS MEETING STATED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THESE SERVICES WILL PROMOTE VICTIMS SAFETY, INDEPENDENCE, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND WELL-BEING.

LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY (LSNJ) WILL EXPAND ITS STATEWIDE ANTI-TRAFFICKING PROJECT, PROTECT, TO PROVIDE TARGETED, SUPPORTIVE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LABOR TRAFFICKING VICTIMS IN SOUTH JERSEY. LSNJ WILL INCREASE THE PROGRAMS CAPACITY THROUGH THE RETENTION OF ADDITIONAL STAFF, BY UTILIZING THE EXPERIENCE OF CURRENT LSNJ STAFF WHO HAVE EXPERTISE WITH LOW-INCOME SOUTH JERSEY WORKERS, AND BY PARTNERING WITH PATHSTONE CORPORATION, CATA (COMITE DE APOYO A LOS TRABAJADORES AGRICOLAS), AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. THIS EXPANSION WILL BENEFIT VULNERABLE, AT-RISK, UNDER-SERVED SOUTH JERSEYANS, WITH AN INITIAL FOCUS ON FARMWORKERS, AND WILL GROW TO INCLUDE WORKERS IN THE SEAFOOD, LANDSCAPING, WAREHOUSE, AND ATLANTIC SHORE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIESALL OF WHICH ARE CONCENTRATED IN SOUTH JERSEY AND PRESENT STRONG RISK FACTORS FOR LABOR TRAFFICKING. EFFORTS WILL FOCUS ON REACHING WORKERS WHO ARE LOW-INCOME; IMMIGRANTS; LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (LEP); AND SITUATED IN RURAL AREAS. IN DOING SO, LSNJ WILL LEVERAGE EXISTING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN THE REGION AND ACROSS THE STATE, AS WELL AS ITS OWN EXPERTISE IN ANTI-TRAFFICKING, WORKERS RIGHTS, LANGUAGE ACCESS, AND ALL AREAS OF POVERTY LAW. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF SPECIALIZED, SUPPORTIVE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO TRAFFICKING VICTIMS VIA PROTECT STAFF, RESOURCES, AND INTAKE; CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH THE LSNJ FARMWORKER PROJECT; PATHSTONE, CATA, AND NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERS; ESTABLISHMENT OF A PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN SOUTH JERSEY; DEVELOPMENT OF A ROBUST OUTREACH PLAN TO VICTIMS OF LABOR TRAFFICKING; THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIALIZED, CULTURALLY- AND LINGUISTICALLY-APPROPRIATE LEGAL EDUCATION MATERIALS, EVENTS, AND RESOURCES, IN VARIOUS MEDIUMS AND LANGUAGES; DIRECT OUTREACH TO LOW-INCOME WORKERS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND AT MIGRANT LABOR CAMPS, FARM DORMITORIES, AND PICK-UP POINTS; STAFF PARTICIPATION IN RELATED TRAININGS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES; AND ONGOING DATA COLLECTION IN ORDER TO MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF THE EXPANSION. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED VISIBILITY OF PROTECT IN THE SOUTH JERSEY REGION, AMONG BOTH VICTIMS OF LABOR TRAFFICKING AND SERVICE PROVIDERS; NEW AND STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS WITH VICTIM-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS; AND, ULTIMATELY, AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CASES OPENEDAND WORKERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS ASSISTEDIN SOUTH JERSEY.

SINCE 2020, LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY’S ANTI-TRAFFICKING INITIATIVE PROTECT HAS DEVELOPED A COORDINATED REFERRAL SYSTEM THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY TO ADDRESS THE FULL COMPLEMENT OF CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF SEX AND LABOR TRAFFICKING VICTIMS. TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED CONTINUUM OF CARE, PROTECT ENSURES VICTIMS RECEIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE ON THE FULL RANGE OF LEGAL ISSUES (IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, ETC.) AND COLLABORATES WITH SOCIAL SERVICE PARTNERS FOR HELP WITH HOUSING AND TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES. UNDER THIS OVC AWARD, PROTECT WILL CONTINUE ITS WORK ON VICTIM-WITNESS ADVOCACY, IMMIGRATION RELIEF, AND WAGE THEFT. PROTECT WILL ALSO ADDRESS ADDITIONAL AREAS IN CRITICAL NEED OF EXPANSION, INCLUDING OUTREACH TO HELP ASIAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS. CONSONANT WITH GOALS TO ENHANCE RACIAL EQUITY AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION, PROTECT WILL PROVIDE TARGETED OUTREACH; DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH ASIAN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT TRAFFICKING; DEVELOP AND PROVIDE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES AND TRAINING; PROVIDE REFERRAL PROCESSES, AND BEGIN OFFERING FREE, COMPREHENSIVE, AND SUPPORTIVE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ASIAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS. ADDITIONALLY, PROTECT WILL STRENGTHEN ITS HOSPITAL-BASED EFFORTS BY ENHANCING AWARENESS OF AND PROGRAMMING FOR TRAFFICKING VICTIMS THROUGHOUT NJ HOSPITALS, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM LSNJ’S LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO MEDICAL PATIENTS PROJECT (LAMP). PROTECT STAFF WILL MEET WITH STAFF AT LAMP AND NON-LAMP HOSPITALS, DELIVER SUBSTANTIVE TRAINING SESSIONS ON THE HIGH-RISK INDICATORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, THE CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF TRAFFICKING VICTIMS, AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE, AS WELL AS PROVIDE REFERRAL PROCESSES.

THE GRANTS TO INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM ASSISTS TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, AND AUTHORIZED DESIGNEES OF TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, TO 1) DECREASE THE INCIDENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEX TRAFFICKING, AND STALKING IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES; 2) STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF TRIBES TO EXERCISE THEIR SOVEREIGN AUTHORITY TO RESPOND TO THESE VIOLENT CRIMES; AND 3) ENSURE THAT PERPETRATORS OF THESE VIOLENT CRIMES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR. CALIFORNIA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES INC. (CILS), IS A TRIBAL DESIGNEE OF THE RINCON BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS, A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE, LOCATED IN ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA. CILS WORKS TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE WOMEN BY PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES AND LEGAL ADVOCACY THROUGH AWARENESS, PREVENTION, AND COLLABORATION ON ISSUES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING. CILS PROVIDES EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND AWARENESS REGARDING PROTECTIVE ORDERS, CHILD CUSTODY AND OTHER FAMILY LAW RELATED ISSUES. WITH THIS FUNDING, CLIS WILL CONTINUE PROVIDING CRITICALLY NEEDED NO COST CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH WITHIN THEIR SERVICE AREA. CALIFORNIA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES, INC. HAS PARTNERED WITH STRONG HEARTED NATIVE WOMEN'S COALITION, A TRIBAL COALITION, TO PLAN THIS PROJECT. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTINUATION AWARD IS 24 MONTHS.

CONNECTING KIDS TO COVERAGE OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT PROJECT - FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND MISSOURI CHILDREN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID/CHIP BUT ARE NOT ENROLLED. LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI’S PROPOSED CONNECTING KIDS TO COVERAGE PROJECT WILL TARGET SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA WITH HIGH POPULATIONS OF LOW-INCOME AND AT RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AS WELL AS TWO ADDITIONAL POPULATIONS WITH LOW PARTICIPATION RATES IN MEDICAID AND CHIP IN EASTERN MISSOURI: 1) HOMELESS CHILDREN, AND 2) CHILDREN LIVING IN IMMIGRANT FAMILIES. LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI’S (LEGAL SERVICES) PROPOSED PROJECT SERVICE AREA ALSO HAS HIGH RATES OF CHILDREN WHO ARE HOMELESS AND CHILDREN LIVING IN IMMIGRANT FAMILIES. STATISTICS SHOW THAT HOMELESS FAMILIES LACK APPROPRIATE HEALTH INSURANCE AT A HIGHER RATE THAN EVEN LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN FROM IMMIGRANT FAMILIES ARE LIKELY TO BE UNINSURED. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO EXPAND TO ASSIST PREGNANT WOMEN AND PARENTS WITH ENROLLMENT AND RENEWALS. TO MEET THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THIS POPULATION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, LEGAL SERVICES’ CONNECTING KIDS TO COVERAGE PROJECT WILL ENGAGE SCHOOLS AND OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCY PARTNERS IN OUTREACH, ENROLLMENT, AND RETENTION ACTIVITIES. THE PROJECT’S GOALS ARE: 1) TO ENROLL OR RETAIN 600 ELIGIBLE CHILDREN IN MEDICAID AND CHIP, 2) TO ENROLL 200 PREGNANT WOMEN IN MEDICAID; 3) TO ENROLL 150 PARENTS IN MEDICAID; 4) TO HANDLE 1,000 REQUESTS FOR ENROLLMENT AND RENEWAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE PROJECT'S HELPLINE; AND 5) TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION DURING THE THREE YEAR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FUNDING PERIOD. TO ACHIEVE THIS, LEGAL SERVICES RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS $798,638 OVER THREE YEARS TO DEDICATE THREE FULL-TIME PROJECT STAFF MEMBERS (ONE PROJECT DIRECTOR WHO IS A CURRENT EMPLOYEE, AN OUTREACH COORDINATOR WHO IS A CURRENT EMPLOYEE, AND ONE OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST TO BE HIRED) TO TRAIN 10 SCHOOL NURSES IN 5 SCHOOL DISTRICTS; 10 HOMELESS ENROLLMENT COORDINATORS IN 10 DIFFERENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND AT 5 COMMUNITY PARTNER AGENCIES; RECEIVE 1,000 REQUESTS FOR MEDICAID ENROLLMENT AND RENEWAL ASSISTANCE VIA THE PROJECT HELPLINE; AND IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION THAT WILL FLOW DIRECTLY FROM THE PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED BY INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS. ULTIMATELY, THE PROJECT WILL ENSURE THAT LOW-INCOME MISSOURIANS OBTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THAT TRANSLATES INTO MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.

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HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, MANHATTAN LEGAL SERVICES WILL PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN FAMILY, CONSUMER, AND EMPLOYMENT LAW, TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, OR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN UPPER MANHATTAN IN NEW YORK CITY. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS WILL BE DEVELOPED DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD: FLYERS AND WALLET SIZED CARDS. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-21-GG-00386-LEGA.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTERN NEW YORK LAW CENTER, INC. (WNYLC), SUICIDE PREVENTION AND CRISIS SERVICE, INC. (CRISIS SERVICES), AND 2-1-1 WNY, WILL PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, OR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN ERIE COUNTY NEW YORK. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-22-GG-00306-LEGA.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C). THROUGH THIS NEW LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YWCA BILLINGS, NORTHERN LIGHTS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER, AND THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE AND CROW TRIBAL COURTS, WILL PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, OR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN SOUTHEASTERN MONTANA, INCLUDING THE CHEYENNE AND CROW RESERVATIONS. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING STATUTORY CONSIDERATIONS: IMPROVE THE AVAILABILITY OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORSAND/OR PROGRAMS ASSISTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT ON LANDS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF AN INDIAN TRIBE. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS WILL BE DEVELOPED DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD: HANDOUTS, POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS, BROCHURES, ONLINE RESOURCES, AND PACKETS.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C). THROUGH THIS NEW LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA LEGAL SERVICES (SLLS) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAFE HARBOR, WILL PROVIDE EXPANDED HOLISTIC LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, INCREASE ITS COLLABORATION WITH SAFE HARBOR, AND OPERATE A SUPERVISED PRO BONO POOL TO VICTIMS LIVING IN ST. TAMMANY AND WASHINGTON PARISHES.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, KENTUCKY LEGAL AID, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BARREN RIVER AREA SAFE SPACE, INC. (BRASS); MERRYMAN HOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER (MERRYMAN HOUSE); OASIS, INC. (OASIS); AND SANCTUARY, INC. (SANCTUARY), WILL PROVIDE FREE, HOLISTIC CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO RURAL VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING OR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN 35 COUNTIES IN SOUTHCENTRAL AND WESTERN KENTUCKY. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTWILL BE DEVELOPED DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD: CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE FOR USE BY WELCOME HOME PARTNERS. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-22-GG-00282-LEGA.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C). THROUGH THIS NEW LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, GUAM LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VICTIM ADVOCATES REACHING OUT (VARO), WILL PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, OR SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS WILL BE DEVELOPED DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD: UPDATED PROGRAM BROCHURES, SAFETY PLAN BOOKLETS, AND DIGITAL MATERIALS.

APPALACHIAN OHIO CHILDREN'S VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROJECT

OVW FY 06 LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS NEW LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES, INC., WILL PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING IN RHODE ISLAND. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS WILL BE DEVELOPED DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD: 1) A REVISED SAFE VISITATION HANDBOOK; AND 2) A SAFE HOUSING HANDBOOK.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, DAY ONE NEW YORK, INC., IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK CITY ALLIANCE AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THE DOOR, WILL PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN NEW YORK CITY. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREA: INCREASE LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS WILL BE DEVELOPED DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD: REVISED AND UPDATED KNOW YOUR RIGHTS GUIDES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 2017-WL-AX-0018.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, THE MONTANA LEGAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DISTRICT 4 HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL VICTIM SERVICES IN HAVRE, THE YWCA MERCY HOME OF GREAT FALLS, THE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES ROCKY BOYS RESERVATION, SAFE IN HAMILTON, AND THE ABBIE SHELTER OF KALISPELL, WILL PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE, BRIEF SERVICES, LIMITED SCOPE, AND FULL REPRESENTATION LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING (SURVIVORS) IN NORTHWESTERN, NORTH CENTRAL, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA, INCLUDING AMERICAN INDIANS FROM THE ROCKY BOYS, FORT BELKNAP, AND BLACKFEET RESERVATIONS, AND MEMBERS OF THE LITTLE SHELL TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREA: ADVANCE EQUITY AND TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS WILL BE DEVELOPED DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD: HANDOUTS, POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS, BROCHURES, ONLINE RESOURCES, AND VICTIM RIGHTS INFORMATIONAL PACKETS. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 2016-WL-AX-0046.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALIVE, AVENUES, AND THE WOMENS SAFE HOUSE, WILL PROVIDE NO-COST COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN DIVORCE, PATERNITY, CHILD CUSTODY, AND ORDER OF PROTECTION CASES FOR LOW-INCOME, UNDERSERVED VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, AND/OR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN RURAL, URBAN, AND SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES FOR 21 COUNTIES IN EASTERN MISSOURI, WITH A FOCUS ON VICTIMS WHO ARE BLACK AND VICTIMS WHO LIVE IN RURAL AREAS. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREA: ADVANCE EQUITY AND TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 2020-WL-AX-0023.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS NEW LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA LEGAL SERVICES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW ORLEANS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER (NOFJC) WILL PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDING A VICTIM LEGAL ADVOCATE THAT WILL PERFORM LETHALITY ASSESSMENTS, SAFETY PLANNING, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND WILL MAKE LEGAL ASSISTANCE REFERRALS FOR SURVIVORS AND ATTORNEYS THAT WILL PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE, BRIEF SERVICES, AND EXTENDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO SURVIVORS IN DIVORCE, CUSTODY, SUPPORT MATTERS, PERMANENT RESTRAINING ORDERS, AND RESTRICTED VISITATION CASES. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREA: ADVANCE EQUITY AND TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY. THE PROJECT SERVICE AREAS ARE ORLEANS PARISH AND JEFFERSON PARISH, LA. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-21-GG-00409-LEGA.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS PROJECT, LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH REFUGE HOUSE, GULF COAST SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM, AND THE FLORIDA COUNCIL AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE (FCASV), WILL PROVIDE COLLABORATIVE LEGAL AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, DATING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN 16 FLORIDA PANHANDLE COUNTIES THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREA: STRENGTHEN EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND END SEXUAL ASSAULT INCLUDING VICTIM SERVICES AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSES. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS WILL BE DEVELOPED: OUTREACH POSTCARDS/BROCHURES, WEB-BASED EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR SURVIVORS, AND A TRAINING MANUAL AND WEBINAR FOR NEW ATTORNEYS WITH A FOCUS ON REPRESENTING SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, WHICH CAN BE SHARED WITH PARTNER ADVOCATES AND ATTORNEYS. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 2015-WL-AX-0029.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SPRING OF TAMPA BAY AND SUNRISE OF PASCO COUNTY, WILL PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND DATING VIOLENCE IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AND PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA. LEGAL SERVICES WILL INCLUDE: ASSISTANCE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF FAMILY LAW ISSUES; IMMIGRATION SERVICES; AND OTHER LEGAL MATTERS RELATED TO THEIR VICTIMIZATION, INCLUDING HOUSING, PUBLIC BENEFITS, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION MATTERS. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-21-GG-00359-LEGA.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS NEW LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY WILL PROVIDE WRAPAROUND IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING. THESE LEGAL SERVICES WILL INCLUDE REPRESENTATION OF U-VISAS, T-VISAS, VAWA RELIEF, AND ANCILLARY FILINGS SUCH AS WORK AUTHORIZATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS. SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SERVING THE LOW-INCOME, HARD-TO-REACH, AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, ANTELOPE VALLEY, AND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONS. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREA: ADVANCE EQUITY AND TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY.

MONTANA ELDER JUSTICE PROJECT

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

GLS HUMAN TRAFFICKING JUSTICE PROJECT

CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID ADULT AND YOUTH (AGES 11 TO 24) VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING, OR SEXUAL ASSAULT, BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE IS ASSISTANCE IN: A) DIVORCE, PARENTAL RIGHTS, CHILD SUPPORT, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING, CAMPUS, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, PRIVACY, CONTRACT, CONSUMER, CIVIL RIGHTS, PROTECTION OR OTHER INJUNCTIVE PROCEEDINGS, RELATED ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-CONVICTION MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY, PRIVACY, OR OTHER INTERESTS AS A VICTIM; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY, AND OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY, REGARDLESS OF COURT INVOLVEMENT; OR D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT, WITH RESPECT TO A CONVICTION OF A VICTIM RELATING TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMIZATION OF THE VICTIM. THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, ANISHINABE LEGAL SERVICES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHWEST MINNESOTA, FAMILY SAFETY NETWORK, AND NORTHWOODS BATTERED WOMENS SHELTER, WILL PROVIDE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING A FULL RANGE OF CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES, MAKE REFERRALS TO CIVIL LEGAL AID PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDE OUTREACH ABOUT PROJECT ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS HELP TO IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL NEEDS, BARRIERS, AND/OR EMERGING ISSUES FACING VICTIMS. THE GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA IS LEECH LAKE, WHITE EARTH, AND RED LAKE INDIAN RESERVATIONS AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES IN RURAL NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREAS: 1) PRIORITY AREA 1: ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY AND 2) PRIORITY AREA 3: UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

HOUSING COUNSELING

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, CALIFORNIA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES WILL PROVIDE LEGAL ANALYSIS AND ADVICE, DOCUMENT DRAFTING, ASSISTANCE WITH EVIDENCE GATHERING, DIRECT REPRESENTATION, AND EXTENSIVE HEARING PREPARATION AND ADVOCATE ACCOMPANIMENT TO HEARINGS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN DEL NORTE, HUMBOLDT, MENDOCINO, TRINITY AND SISKIYOU COUNTIES IN CALIFORNIA. WITHIN THE FIVE COUNTIES, THERE ARE 22 FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREA: ADVANCE EQUITY AND TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY BY ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH SOME OF THE UNIQUE LEGAL CHALLENGES NATIVE VICTIMS FACE WITH JURISDICTIONAL AND ENFORCEMENT ISSUES OF TRIBAL COURT RESTRAINING ORDERS. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-21-GG-00358-LEGA.

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT

HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.