Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #O-OVW-2026-172703
OVW continuation funding for Measuring Effectiveness Initiative to University of Southern Maine
Buyer
Office on Violence Against Women
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
O-OVW-2026-172703
NAICS
541690
This award supports the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) in advancing its Measuring Effectiveness Initiative through the University of Southern Maine (USM). - Government buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) - Awardee: - University of Southern Maine (USM) - Services requested: - Review, clean, and analyze grantee performance data - Maintain a database of performance reporting information - Fulfill Congressional reporting requirements - Respond to data requests from OVW and stakeholders - Provide training and technical assistance to grantees on data collection and reporting - Complete creation of a streamlined performance reporting tool for OVW grantees - Launch and maintain a public dashboard summarizing performance reporting data - Unique requirements: - Final phase of a 60-month project - Emphasis on data management, reporting, and technical assistance - No specific OEMs or commercial products involved; focus is on research and data services - Estimated contract value: - $3.6 million for the 16-month period
Description
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is providing continuation funding of $3.6 million to the University of Southern Maine (USM) for the final 16-month period of a 60-month project. The project involves reviewing, cleaning, and analyzing data from grantee performance reports, maintaining a database, fulfilling Congressional reporting requirements, and providing training and technical assistance to grantees. A key focus is completing a streamlined performance reporting tool and launching a public dashboard summarizing performance data. The funding supports grant monitoring and oversight of federal funds.