The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is offering grants of up to $250,000 each to develop mobile applications aimed at enhancing public awareness and aiding crime victims and service providers. One app will have a national focus and the other will cater to specific state, tribal, or local jurisdictions. These apps will help users navigate the criminal justice system efficiently and connect them to victim-centered resources. Applicants should apply before the deadline on May 21, 2014, to be considered for this grant opportunity.
Opportunity ID: 253474
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OVC-2014-3871 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVC FY 14 Vision 21 Victim Services Mobile Application |
| 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: | Apr 04, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The lead applicant for the national focus mobile app must be a nonprofit victim-serving organization with the capacity to manage a national-scope project. The lead applicant for the specific state or local jurisdiction mobile app must be a state or local public agency, tribal government, or nonprofit organization serving crime victims in a specific jurisdiction. Lead applicants for both types of projects must either partner with a technology partner (e.g., professional software developer, university, or mobile applications startup) with experience in mobile solution design and development, or have a staff member with the demonstrated experience and appropriate technological qualifications (supported by a resume), to be eligible for funding. If the applicant does not demonstrate a partnership with a technology partner, the applicant will be deemed ineligible to submit an application for purposes of this solicitation. Applicants must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system and how crime victims interact with that system; and knowledge, skills, abilities, and technical understanding to plan, design, develop, market, and assess mobile solutions. Eligibility is a critical factor to the success of this initiative. Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), contracts, or other documentation must be included in this application to document eligibility. A private nonprofit organization does not have to have 501(c)3 status to apply for funding under this solicitation. OVC may elect to make continuation awards for applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, dependent on the merit of the applications, the success of the grantee, and on the availability of appropriations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office for Victims of Crime |
| Description: | OVC will make two awards of up to $250,000 each to enhance public awareness, outreach, and education by developing two distinct mobile applications (apps)one with a national focus and another with a specific state, tribal, or local jurisdictional focusto serve crime victims, their families, victim service providers, and allied professionals. These mobile apps will assist the target audience(s) by using technology to efficiently navigate the criminal justice system and to connect end users with victim-centered resources and services. Those applying are urged to begin in advance of the May 21, 2014, deadline. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Funding Opportunity |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Acker, Communications Specialist, by telephone at 202-616-1729.
Email:maria.acker@usdoj.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 253474 Full Announcement-1 -> fy14_v21_victims_mobile_app.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Maria Acker, Communications Specialist, by telephone at 202-616-1729. Email: maria.acker@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.582 | PKG00194808 | Apr 04, 2014 | May 21, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
253474 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
253474 Project-1.1.pdf
253474 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
253474 Other-1.1.pdf
253474 Budget-1.1.pdf
253474 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
253474 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
