This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C.
§ 12511(c).
The Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (SAS Culturally Specific Program) (CFDA# 1 6. 023) supports nonprofit organizations that focus primarily on culturally specific communities and have experience in the area of
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sexual assault or who partner with an organization having such expertise.
The goal of the SAS Culturally Specific Program is to establish, maintain, and expand sustainable, culturally appropriate services that address the unique needs and challenges of victims of sexual assault from culturally specific communities.
For additional information about this program and related performance measures, including how awards contribute to the achievement of program goals and objectives, see:
OVW grant program information:
OVW Grants and Programs Webpage.
Program performance measures under the Measuring Effectiveness Initiative:
VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage.
Examples of successful projects in OVW's most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs.