This OVC grant is for establishing a national telemedicine center dedicated to sexual assault forensic medical examinations. Funded by a single award up to $3.5 million, the center will utilize advanced audiovisual technology. Expert Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) or Forensic Examiners (SAFEs) will provide live guidance to providers at four selected pilot sites to conduct forensic exams. Sites may include rural, tribal, military, urban/suburban, or correctional settings. The ultimate goal is to enhance access to specialized forensic examinations nationwide, creating a sustainable national center operating on a fee-for-service basis for all jurisdictions. The application deadline was May 8, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 150954
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVC-2012-3232 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVC FY 12 Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Examination Telemedicine Center: An Innovative Pilot Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.560 — National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2012 Note: A Webinar for applicants will be held on March 22, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. eastern time. See http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/spotlight.html?id=2571 for more details |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2012 Note: A Webinar for applicants will be held on March 22, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. eastern time. See http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/spotlight.html?id=2571 for more details |
| Archive Date: | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are states, units of local government (including federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), sexual assault examination programs (including Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner programs, Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner programs, Sexual Assault Response Team programs, and state sexual assault coalitions), medical personnel involved in treating victims of sexual assault (including doctors, medical examiners, coroners, and nurses), and victim service providers involved in treating victims of sexual assault. Applicants must demonstrate the capability to provide national-scope training and technical assistance and include sufficient partners to address necessary technology, evaluation, and relevant, specific victim populations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office for Victims of Crime |
| Description: | OVC will make one award of up to $3.5 million (including subawards for pilot sites) to develop a national telemedicine center to administer sexual assault forensic medical exam services to four pilot sites that will be selected through a separate solicitation issued by the recipient of this award in partnership with OVC. The telemedicine center will provide live access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners, or other expert medical forensic examiners who will use cutting-edge audiovisual technology to walk health care providers through forensic medical examinations. Sites may include rural, tribal, military, urban/suburban, and/or correctional settings. The ultimate goal is to create a national center that serves all jurisdictions on a fee-for-service basis. Those applying are strongly advised to begin the application process well in advance of the May 8, 2012, 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 the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726 (606–545–5035 for applicants that reside outside the U.S.), 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 Marnie Shiels, Attorney Advisor, by telephone at 202–616–3609. |
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726 (606–545–5035 for applicants that reside outside the U.S.), 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 Marnie Shiels, Attorney Advisor, by telephone at 202–616–3609. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.560 | PKG00103671 | Mar 08, 2012 | May 08, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
150954 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
150954 Project-1.1.pdf
150954 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
150954 Other-1.1.pdf
150954 Budget-1.1.pdf
150954 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
150954 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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