Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2009 1998
Apply for OVC 2009 1998
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the community development law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 09 Action Partnerships for National Membership, Professional and Community Service Organizations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.582 Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 12, 2008 and posted on Dec 9, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 21, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 09 Action Partnerships for National Membership, Professional and Community Service Organizations grant (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2009 1998) was a discretionary, competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). It was designed to support national-level efforts that strengthen awareness, advocacy, and practical response to the rights and needs of crime victims. The central idea was to leverage the reach of large membership-based professional and community service organizations to improve how their members understand victim-related issues and how that understanding shows up in everyday work with victims.
OVC planned to make up to five awards, using cooperative agreements as the funding instrument. Each award could be as high as $100,000, with an estimated total program funding level of $500,000. The award floor was listed as $0, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive. The program fell under the Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants CFDA listing (16.582) and was categorized in the community development and law, justice, and legal services area.
The opportunity targeted organizations that could credibly operate at a national scope and translate victim-service knowledge into member education and practice change. In practical terms, OVC was looking for projects that would promote awareness and advocacy for crime victims while also expanding member knowledge and understanding of issues connected to serving victims. Just as importantly, the work was expected to move beyond general awareness and encourage members who directly interact with victims to integrate what they learn into their daily professional or volunteer practices, implying a focus on real-world application, not just information dissemination.
Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations, both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education). The eligibility list also included Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments. This mix reflects OVCs intent to reach both traditional national nonprofits and tribal entities that may have strong community networks and service roles tied to victim support and advocacy.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted on December 9, 2008, with a closing date of January 21, 2009 (no change between the original and current closing dates). The archive date was February 20, 2009, indicating the funding cycle concluded shortly after the deadline. For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the notice directed them to Grants.gov customer support at 1-800-518-4726 for technical assistance.
Overall, this grant opportunity was a relatively small, strategically targeted investment meant to create partnerships with national membership and service organizations, using their built-in networks to spread victim-centered knowledge, strengthen advocacy, and improve day-to-day responses to crime victims across a wide professional and community footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "OVC FY 09 Action Partnerships for National Membership, Professional and Community Service Organizations."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2009 1998.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
This was a discretionary, competitive funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
Is this a formula grant or a competitive/discretionary grant?
It was a discretionary, competitive funding opportunity.
What was the purpose of the grant?
The purpose was to support national-level efforts that strengthen awareness, advocacy, and practical responses to the rights and needs of crime victims by leveraging the reach of large membership-based professional and community service organizations.
What is the central idea behind the program?
The central idea was to use the built-in networks of national membership, professional, and community service organizations to improve how members understand victim-related issues and translate that understanding into everyday work with victims.
What kind of outcomes was OVC looking for?
OVC was looking for projects that (1) promote awareness and advocacy for crime victims, (2) expand members' knowledge and understanding of victim-service-related issues, and (3) encourage members who interact with victims to apply what they learn in day-to-day professional or volunteer practice (not just general information sharing).
Was the program focused only on awareness campaigns?
No. While awareness and advocacy were key goals, the opportunity also emphasized practical application, encouraging members who directly interact with victims to integrate the learning into their daily work.
What types of organizations were this program trying to reach?
The program targeted organizations able to operate credibly at a national scope and capable of translating victim-service knowledge into member education and practice change across a broad membership base.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), and Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments.
Were institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit categories?
No. The eligibility language specified nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status) other than institutions of higher education.
Were tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments were eligible, and Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments were also eligible.
How many awards did OVC plan to make?
OVC planned to make up to five awards.
What was the maximum award amount?
Each award could be as high as $100,000.
What was the total estimated funding available under the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $500,000.
What was the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor was listed as $0.
What funding instrument did OVC plan to use?
OVC planned to use cooperative agreements as the funding instrument.
Did the program require cost sharing or a match?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
What CFDA listing was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under the Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants CFDA listing (16.582).
How was this opportunity categorized?
It was categorized in the community development and law, justice, and legal services area.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was January 21, 2009.
Did the closing date change after the initial posting?
No. The information indicates there was no change between the original and current closing dates.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 20, 2009.
What does the archive date suggest about the funding cycle?
It indicates the funding cycle concluded shortly after the application deadline.
What support was provided for applicants who could not access the announcement electronically?
Applicants having trouble accessing the announcement electronically were directed to contact Grants.gov customer support for technical assistance at 1-800-518-4726.
What was OVC trying to achieve by partnering with membership-based organizations?
OVC aimed to create partnerships that would use large organizations' national reach to spread victim-centered knowledge, strengthen advocacy, and improve how professionals and volunteers respond to crime victims in real-world settings.
In simple terms, what made this opportunity strategically targeted?
It was a relatively small investment (up to $100,000 per award) designed to create outsized impact by tapping into established national networks, so information and practice improvements could spread through members' everyday work with victims.
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