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OVC FY 16 Using Telemedicine Technology to Enhance Access to Sexual Assault Forensic Exams

Opportunity ID
OVC-2016-9381
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2016
Closing Date
Posting Date
Description
OVC will make awards under two purpose areas to develop or enhance statewide telemedicine programs to deliver expert Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner guidance and support to medical professionals conducting sexual assault forensic exams in state correctional facilities, institutions of higher education, and rural and tribal communities. OVC will make one award of up to $1.2 million under purpose area one for the demonstration project to develop or enhance access, within their state, to sexual assault forensic exams for adult and adolescent victims of sexual assault using telemedicine technology in underserved communities. Under purpose area two, OVC will make one award of up to $300,000 to one technical assistance (TA) provider to support the demonstration site. Apply by July 28, 2016.

Awards

Number of Awards: 1
Total Amount Awarded: $1,143,143

Date Created: June 14, 2016