This OVC grant is for the purpose of strengthening tribal victim assistance programs to better serve American Indian/Alaska Native communities. It aims to improve their capacity to identify the diverse needs of crime victims and focus on specific types of victimization. The funding supports providing direct services to those affected by crime and addressing the needs of unserved and underserved victims. Particular emphasis is placed on victims of child abuse, homicide, elder abuse, driving while intoxicated (DWI), and gang violence, ensuring comprehensive support for vulnerable populations within AI/AN communities. Up to $3 million is available.
Opportunity ID: 46346
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVC-2009-2164 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVC FY 09 Tribal Victim Assistance Discretionary Grant 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: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.582 — Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 04, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office for Victims of Crime |
| Description: | This grant makes up to $3 million available to plan, implement, and/or enhance the ability of tribal victim assistance programs to support American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities to improve their ability to identify the needs of crime victims and the types of victimization on which to focus; provide direct services to victims of crime; and address the needs of unserved and underserved victims, particularly those victimized by crimes such as child abuse, homicide, elder abuse, driving while intoxicated (DWI), and gang violence. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Funding Opportunity |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
The Grants Management System Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901, option 3.
Note: The Grants.gov/GMS Support Hotline hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time Email:GMS.helpdesk@usdoj.gov |
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