The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is offering two discretionary grants, each for $750,000, to enhance the crime victims field’s capacity. This grant aims to provide trauma-informed, culturally competent, and comprehensive services and support to adult and child victims of polyvictimization. Applicants are required to propose enhanced services through implementing or continuing a demonstration project derived from a promising practice. Eligibility necessitates demonstrating knowledge of polyvictimization, the ability to partner with relevant organizations, and adequate staff resources to develop or refine service delivery models for these victims.
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: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 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: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments |
| 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: | 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 United States), or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, it is strongly encouraged you contact Sharron Chapman, Lead Victim Justice Program Specialist, at 202–305–2358. Email:Sharron.Chapman@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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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 United States), or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, it is strongly encouraged you contact Sharron Chapman, Lead Victim Justice Program Specialist, at 202–305–2358. Email: Sharron.Chapman@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.582 | PKG00103650 | Mar 08, 2012 | May 15, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
150934 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
150934 Project-1.1.pdf
150934 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
150934 Other-1.1.pdf
150934 Budget-1.1.pdf
150934 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
150934 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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