This speaks to our Indigenous understanding of the sacredness, strength, and power of the feminine spirit that flows through Earth Mother, women, and children. We Are Born from Her: Protecting Earth Mother, Her Women, and Her Children FVPSA/ Office of Family Violence Prevention Services tribal grantees may also use funds to attend this conference. Grantees should keep a copy of this notice in their grant file for audit purposes.
Grantees should ensure sufficient travel funds are available in their approved grant award budget to cover these costs, including funds available for other grantee required annual travel. If a tribal grantee requests to cover costs for more than 3 tribal attendees, please contact your OVW Tribal Grant Management Specialist for approval. *NOTE: OVW Tribal Governments Program, Tribal Jurisdictions Program, Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program, and Tribal Coalitions Program grantees are authorized to support registration and travel costs for up to three (3) tribal leaders or tribal representatives to attend the 2023 Women Are Sacred Conference, utilizing grant funds, without seeking additional specific authorization from their OVW grant managers though submission of a Grant Award Modification.
