Assistance Listing 16.053
Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations
Department of Justice · Office of Justice Programs
Assistance Listing 16.053, “Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations,” is a federal program administered by Department of Justice. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 4 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
Program goal(s) name: Improve quality of and accessibility to trained sexual assault examiners. Program goal(s) description: Establish or expand SANE/SAFE programs to provide trauma-informed medical forensic examinations and victim services in a variety of settings (e.g., hospital, community, campus, correctional, law enforcement-based programs). Program objective(s) name: Support Victims of Crime Program objective(s) description: Hire qualified SANE professionals to provide services to victims of sexual assault; Increase the availability of SANE exams for sexual assault victims including through innovative service delivery models (e.g., telehealth, mobile health units); improve coordination between law enforcement agencies, healthcare facilities, and victim advocates to provide a comprehensive response for sexual assault survivors.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 16.053
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Anticipated Number of Awards: 6 Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards: $500,000 Period of Performance Start Date: October 1, 2023 Period of Performance Duration (Months): 36 months Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation: $3,000,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.053. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 16.053
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OVC FY25 Increasing Availability of Medical Forensic Examinations for Victims of Sexual AssaultOffice for Victims of Crime | Closed | Up to $500K | Aug 29, 2025 | 16.053 |
OVC FY24 Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Forensic ExaminationsOffice for Victims of Crime | Closed | Amount not specified | Jul 8, 2024 | 16.053 |
OVC FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations Technical AssistanceOffice for Victims of Crime | Closed | Up to $3M | Aug 1, 2023 | 16.053 |
OVC FY 2023 Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Forensic ExaminationsOffice for Victims of Crime | Closed | Up to $500K | Apr 20, 2023 | 16.053 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 16.053?
16.053 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 16.053?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.