The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is offering a cooperative agreement grant, providing up to $250,000, to identify, examine, and document existing culturally responsive, victim-centered restorative justice practices. This initiative places a strong emphasis on programs implemented in tribal communities, urban inner-city environments, and those specifically involving youth. Applicants must demonstrate significant expertise and experience in restorative justice practices, proficiency in assessing both system-based and non-system-based victim services, and the capability to evaluate youth-focused programs. Essential requirements also include sufficient staff resources to conduct a comprehensive national assessment. This grant is for the purpose of advancing effective, culturally sensitive justice solutions that prioritize victims.
Opportunity ID: 157333
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVC-2012-3253 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVC FY 12 Identifying Culturally Responsive Victim-Centered Restorative Justice Strategies |
| 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: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| 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, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), public agencies, tribal governments, or tribal organizations that can demonstrate knowledge and experience with restorative justice practices, and that have the staff resources and capability to conduct a national-scope assessment as described in this solicitation. A private nonprofit organization does not have to have 501(c) (3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office for Victims of Crime |
| Description: | One cooperative agreement of up to $250,000 will be awarded to identify, examine, and document the characteristics of existing programs that exhibit culturally responsive victim-centered restorative justice practices, with an emphasis on practices implemented in tribal communities and urban inner city communities, and practices involving youth. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and experience with restorative justice practices; experience assessing system-based and non-system-based victim services programs; the ability to assess programs involving youth; and the staff resources and capability to conduct a national-scope assessment. 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 an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726 (606–545–5035 for applicants residing 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 Kathleen Gless, Victim Justice Program Specialist, at 202–307–6049. Email:Kathleen.Gless@usdoj.gov |
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Related Documents
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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 residing 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 Kathleen Gless, Victim Justice Program Specialist, at 202–307–6049. Email: Kathleen.Gless@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.582 | PKG00109610 | Mar 21, 2012 | May 08, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
157333 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
157333 Project-1.1.pdf
157333 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
157333 Other-1.1.pdf
157333 Budget-1.1.pdf
157333 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
157333 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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