For help with how to answer questions on the reporting forms, call 1-800-922-VAWA or email at vawamei@usm.maine.edu

For help with downloading and submitting reporting forms online on the GMS system, call the GMS Hotline at 1-888-549-9901. Click here to go to the GMS System

For the Progress Reporting Forms OVW recommends using Acrobat Reader 8.1.2. Click here to download this free version.

Rural Program (Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program)

This discretionary grant program is designed to enhance services available to rural victims and children by encouraging community involvement in developing a coordinated response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse. Eligible applicants are states, Indian tribes, local governments, and nonprofit, public or private entities, including tribal nonprofit organizations, proposing to serve rural areas or rural communities. Not less than 75 percent of the total funding available for the program is for eligible entities located in rural states. Depending on the size of appropriations, 25-40 percent is set aside for services that meaningfully address sexual assault. Click here for more information.

For more information, including the definitions of "rural area" and "rural state" please see http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/docs/overarching_definitions.pdf.

Click on the following links to :-

	View Reporting Requirements
	Summary Data Reports New!
	Download Reporting Form and Instructions
	View Training Information
	View Contacts
	Download the DATABASE - new version coming soon

Click here to view an update from OVW regarding the semi-annual reporting form for the Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Assistance Program.

Reporting Requirements

As a result of VAWA 2000, all grant recipients are now statutorily required to report on the effectiveness of their projects, and the Attorney General must now report to Congress on the effectiveness of each grant program. Therefore, grantees funded under this program must collect and maintain data that measures their effectiveness. Grantees are required to submit Semi-Annual Progress Report.

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Form and Instructions

Download the final revised form and instructions in PDF format for reference purposes only. The form has been reviewed and approved by the Office on Management and Budget for use.
To submit your Progress Report to the OVW, you will have to download the form from the GMS system. To download the Progress Reporting Form from the GMS system, review the Quickstart Guide to Progress Reports. For more detailed information, review the Operating Instructions for the GMS External User document.

You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.2 installed on your computer in order to view the PDF documents. You can download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.2 by clicking on the following link: http://ardownload.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/8.x/8.1.2/enu/AdbeRdr812_en_US.exe

Download the instructions on disabling the automatic update feature in Adobe Acrobat Reader version 8.

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Progress Report Form Training

The Muskie School will provide Training on Progress Reports. The following Calendar lists the date, location, and contact for registration. To register, please download and complete the registration form below.

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View Training Calendar for all Grants

Contacts

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