This grant opportunity, offered by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), provides funding for the development of State Victim Assistance Academies (SVAA). These academies will deliver comprehensive, academically based education and fundamental training. The grant targets victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice personnel, and allied professionals who regularly work with victims of crime. Up to six first-year awards of $35,000 are available to establish these vital training programs. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment from state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance and compensation program offices to support the Academy’s development. This initiative aims to enhance professional expertise and support for crime victims nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 228594
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVC-2013-3586 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVC FY 13 State Victim Assistance Academy (SVAA) Initiative Competitive Solicitation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.582 — Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $210,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office for Victims of Crime |
| Description: | This grant opportunity offers up to six first-year awards of $35,000 for the development of State Victim Assistance Academies (SVAA) that will provide comprehensive, academically based, fundamental education and training for victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice personnel, and allied professionals who routinely work with victims of crime. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment from the state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance and compensation program offices to help develop the Academy. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the May 13, 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 or 606–545–5035, 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 the programmatic requirements of this solicitation, contact Sharron Chapman, Lead Victim Justice Specialist, at 202-305-2358. Email:Sharron.Chapman@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 228594 Full Announcement-1 -> fy13_svaa_competitive.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1-800-518-4726 or 606–545–5035, 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 the programmatic requirements of this solicitation, contact Sharron Chapman, Lead Victim Justice 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 | PKG00171791 | Mar 29, 2013 | May 13, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
228594 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
228594 Project-1.1.pdf
228594 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
228594 Other-1.1.pdf
228594 Budget-1.1.pdf
228594 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
228594 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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