This grant, offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program, is for protecting crime victims and survivors. Its core purpose is to prevent further victimization and ensure victim rights by funding systems that deliver timely and accurate information regarding offender status changes. The grant supports the development or enhancement of automated, statewide notification services. These services empower registered individuals with critical, real-time updates about offenders who committed crimes against them, fostering a safer environment and upholding their legal entitlements nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 65653
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJA-2011-2875 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BJA FY 11 Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.740 — Statewide Automated Victim Information Notification (SAVIN) Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 20, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 23, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to state, tribal, and local prosecutor’s offices; law enforcement agencies; courts, jails, and correctional institutions; and to qualified public or private entities that are authorized either through state legislation or identified through the Governor’s office to manage the planning and implementation of a SAVIN program. Federally recognized Indian tribes (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) are also eligible to receive grant funding for the planning and implementation of an automated victim notification program. In order to apply for SAVIN Program funding, applicant agencies must reference the state legislation designating authority to manage the SAVIN program for their state. If there is no authorizing state legislation, a letter from the Governor or person expressly designated by the Governor, on behalf of the agency supporting the SAVIN program must be attached as part of the application. The letter must designate the applicant as the approved SAVIN program manager on behalf of the state. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Description: | The Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program (guided in part by the general principles of 42 USC 10603e) helps protect victims and survivors of crime from further victimization and ensures their rights are secured by providing registered individuals with timely and accurate information about specific changes to the status of their offender who committed crimes against them. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800–518–4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.
Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 65653 Full Announcement-1 -> 11savinsol.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800–518–4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.740 | PKG00028230 | Jan 20, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
65653 SF424-2.0.pdf
65653 SF424B-1.1.pdf
65653 Budget-1.1.pdf
65653 Other-1.1.pdf
65653 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
65653 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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