ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
This two-day event is specifically for Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Tribal Affairs Division grantees. The Implementation Workshop is designed to strengthen grantees’ ability to successfully implement and manage their grant projects and provide 1:1 training and support. The workshop will also provide an environment for Tribal leaders to connect with OVW staff and Tribal Coalitions. Sessions include:
- In-person discussion with OVW grants management, evaluation, and financial staff
- In-person discussion with OVW TA providers
- Peer sharing/learning
- Project development, management, and planning
- Best-Practices in addressing violence against women
Please note that OVW Tribal Governments Program, OVW Tribal Coalitions Program, OVW Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program, OVW Tribal Jurisdictions Program, and OVW Tribal SAUSA Program funds can be used to support travel costs for participation in the event.
ASSESSMENT FORM
Prior to day two of the workshop, all grantees will be required to complete the STAR assessment tool. Please work with your program team members to complete this PDF prior to attending. All grantees should bring the completed form with them to day two of the workshop, either electronically or in printed copy.
If you have any questions regarding the workshop, please reach out to Jennifer.Marsh@usdoj.gov or call 202-802-5626.
HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION
The Northern Hotel
19 North Broadway
Billings, MT 59101
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HOTEL RESERVATIONS | Deadline to Reserve Room is Wednesday, August 27.
Room Rate: $195
Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes. The taxes and fees are currently 8% bed tax and $4.00 TBID fee.
Note: The room block is only available September 14 - 16th with checkout on September 17. If you try and book outside these dates, the hotel will show as sold out.
If you have any issues reserving a room via the link, please call to make your reservation. To reserve hotel room over the phone, call (406) 867-6767 and state that you need a reservation under the OVW Tribal Affairs Division Grant Implementation Workshop Room Block.
TRAVEL DETAILS
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking at the hotel is complimentary.
TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES
The hotel is approximately 8 minutes away from the airport. Hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport. After picking up your luggage, call 406-867-6767 to arrange shuttle. Shuttle will arrive in approximately ten (10) minutes.
Airport Information
Billings-Logan International Airport (BIL)
1901 Terminal Circle
Billings, MT 59105
Distance from hotel: 2.8 miles
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