The Office for Victims of Crime is offering two grants of $750,000 each for projects aimed at enhancing trauma-informed, culturally competent services for adult and child victims of polyvictimization. Applicants must propose demonstration projects based on promising practices to improve victim services. Eligible applicants should demonstrate knowledge of polyvictimization, ability to collaborate with other organizations, and resources to develop service delivery models. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2012, prompting early initiation of the application process.
Opportunity ID: 150934
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | OVC-2012-3230 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | OVC FY 12 National Field-Generated Demonstration Projects |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 16.582 — Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 15, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligible applicants are limited to private nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit organizations); faith- and community-based organizations; colleges or universities (including tribal institutions of higher education); and public agencies, tribal governments, or tribal organizations that can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of polyvictimization and the capacity to partner with other organizations and key stakeholders to deliver comprehensive victim services. Applicants must have the staff resources and capability to develop or enhance a model for delivery of these services. A private nonprofit organization does not need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Office for Victims of Crime |
| Description:: | Two discretionary grants of $750,000 each will be awarded to enhance the capacity of the crime victims field to provide trauma-informed, culturally competent, comprehensive services and support to both adult and child crime victims who experience polyvictimization (also known as multiple victimization or multi-victimization). Applicants must propose to provide enhanced or improved services for these victims through implementation or continuation of a demonstration project developed from a promising practice, model, or program. Eligible applicants must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of polyvictimization, the capacity to partner with other organizations and key stakeholders to deliver comprehensive victim services, and the staff resources and capability to develop or enhance a model for delivery of these services. Those applying are strongly advised to begin the application process well in advance of the May 15, 2012, deadline. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 16.582 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00103650 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 08, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | May 15, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Sharron Chapman, Lead Victim Justice Program Specialist, at 202-305-2358 or by e-mail to Sharron.Chapman@usdoj.gov. |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Abstract [V1.1] Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | Faith Based EEO Survey [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.582 | PKG00103650 | Mar 08, 2012 | May 15, 2012 | View | Sharron Chapman, Lead Victim Justice Program Specialist, at 202-305-2358 or by e-mail to Sharron.Chapman@usdoj.gov. | Organization Applicants |