Frequently Asked Questions

Please enter "Not Applicable (N/A)".

Information on Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certification is available on the International Association of Forensic Nurses website.

For information about SANE programs, visit our Sexual Assault Topic page.

No. Do not include your Social Security number on any of the documentation. If your Social Security number was previously included, it should be removed.

Fellows are grantees who are provided an individual award to conduct the activities proposed in the application. As such, each section that requires a name and contact information should contain your legal name.

If you are applying for Employer Identification Number (EIN) for the sole purpose of applying for an OVC Fellowship, then, no you do not have any employees. As an individual applying for an OVC Fellowship, you are considered the sole proprietor, not an employee. For further information about sole proprietorship, visit the Internal Revenue Service website.

As an individual applying for an OVC Fellowship, you are considered a sole proprietor. Sole proprietors are required to apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to conduct business. For further information about sole proprietorship, visit the Internal Revenue Service website.

The purpose of performance measures is to provide a clear method of measuring progress and achievement of objectives through deliverables. It is suggested that each applicant develop a chart that—

• identifies objectives,
• provides performance measures to quantify the activities and deliverables of the Fellowship, and
• identifies the data that will support the completion of the activities.

It is important that you have a clear understanding of the goals of the Fellowship (one overarching, one secondary) and use this as a guide in developing the subsequent objectives, activities, and deliverables. It is suggested that you develop a Time Task Plan chart that—

• identifies objectives,
• links those objectives to activities, and
• describes the deliverables (reports, final product, etc.) that will be produced as a result of the activities.

As the applicant, you should use the program narrative to provide OVC with a clear understanding of your background, capacity, capabilities, etc. but your program narrative should also address all elements requested and expand upon the program strategy set forth in the fellowship solicitation, itself.

OVC Fellowship applicants are limited to individuals; organizations are not eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate a specific ability and strong desire to support the technical assistance, training, and other educational needs of providers who respond to crime victims.