This OVC grant is for the purpose of critically examining and bridging the gap between victim-related research and its practical application within victim services. A single cooperative agreement, totaling $750,000, will support a comprehensive assessment. This assessment will ascertain victim service providers’ current awareness and knowledge regarding the benefits of social science research and program evaluation for their work. Concurrently, it will evaluate researchers’ interest in, and capacity for, effectively translating their academic findings for a practitioner audience. The outcomes of this crucial project will directly inform OVC’s future plans, aiming to significantly improve communication channels and foster robust collaboration between victim service researchers and practitioners nationwide, enhancing evidence-based support for victims of crime.
Opportunity ID: 231756
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVC-2013-3612 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVC FY13 Bridging the Gap in Victim-Related Research to Practice |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.582 — Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants are limited to private nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit organizations), faith-based and community-based organizations, colleges and universities (including tribal institutions of higher education), public agencies, tribal governments, and tribal organizations. Applicants must have an established, documented track record of supporting research related to crime victimization, and research to practice analysis and implementation, as well as the staff resources and capability to design, administer, analyze, and interpret a national-scope assessment. A private nonprofit organization does not have to have 501(c)(3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation. OVC encourages partnerships between researchers and victim service professionals to ensure that the proposed approach captures the full range of perspectives in the victim services field. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office for Victims of Crime |
| Description: | One cooperative agreement of $750,000 will be awarded to conduct a comprehensive assessment of victim service providers to ascertain their level of awareness and knowledge about the benefits of social science research and program evaluation for their work with victims of crime; paired with an assessment of researchers’ interest in, and capacity for, translating their work for a practitioner audience. The results of this project will inform future plans to support improved communication and collaboration between researchers and practitioners. Those applying are urged to begin in advance of the June 10, 2013, deadline. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Funding Opportunity |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726 (606–545–5035 for applicants that reside outside the United States), or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. Note: The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays.
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact Meg Morrow, Attorney Advisor, at 202–353-0591 or via e-mail at Meg.Morrow@usdoj.gov. Email:Meg.Morrow@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 231756 Full Announcement-1 -> fy13_bridging_the_gap.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726 (606–545–5035 for applicants that reside outside the United States), or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. Note: The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays. For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact Meg Morrow, Attorney Advisor, at 202–353-0591 or via e-mail at Meg.Morrow@usdoj.gov. Email: Meg.Morrow@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.582 | PKG00175034 | Apr 25, 2013 | Jun 13, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
231756 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
231756 Project-1.1.pdf
231756 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
231756 Other-1.1.pdf
231756 Budget-1.1.pdf
231756 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
231756 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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