Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2009 2064
Apply for OVC 2009 2064
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 09 Childrens Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.583 Childrens Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 1, 2009 and posted on Feb 10, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 6, 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 $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 09 Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities grant (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2009 2064) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), under CFDA 16.583. It set aside up to $2.5 million in total funding to support American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in strengthening how child abuse cases are handled from start to finish, with an emphasis on approaches that are specialized, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate. The central purpose is to help tribal communities develop, establish, and operate services and procedures that improve the investigation and prosecution of child abuse while also improving the overall treatment of child victims so that the justice process reduces additional harm and better meets their needs.
The opportunity was open to federally recognized Native American tribal governments and to Native American tribal organizations that are nonprofit (meaning tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments were also eligible). In practical terms, this program was designed to fund tribal or tribally affiliated efforts that make child abuse response systems work better across the full chain of response, including reporting, investigative practices, case preparation, court processes, victim advocacy, coordination among agencies, and victim-centered supports. A key theme is improving outcomes not only through better legal handling of cases, but also through procedures that minimize trauma for child victims and families, recognizing that the investigative and court process itself can be re-traumatizing if not structured carefully.
Funding details show an estimated total of $2,500,000 with an expected 15 awards, suggesting competitive awards distributed across multiple tribal communities. The ceiling for an individual award was $175,000, and there was no stated award floor (listed as $0). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally makes participation more accessible for tribes and nonprofit tribal organizations that may not have additional funds available to meet match obligations. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was Law, Justice, and Legal Services, reinforcing that the program sits at the intersection of victim services and justice system improvement rather than being a purely social services program.
The program timeline reflects a FY 2009 cycle: it was posted February 10, 2009, with an original and current closing date of April 6, 2009, and an archive date of May 6, 2009. For applicants needing help accessing the announcement or navigating submission systems, the notice provided support contacts through Grants.gov (1-800-518-4726) and the Grants Management System help line (1-888-549-9901, option 3 for technical support). Overall, the grant opportunity targeted concrete, community-driven improvements to child abuse case handling in Indian Country, prioritizing specialized procedures and services that both enhance investigative/prosecutorial effectiveness and provide culturally grounded, victim-centered care that reduces trauma for AI/AN children.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the OVC FY 09 Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2009 2064.
Which federal agency administers this program?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 16.583.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to help American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities strengthen how child abuse cases are handled from start to finish. The focus is on developing, establishing, and operating services and procedures that improve the investigation and prosecution of child abuse while also improving how child victims are treated throughout the justice process, with the goal of reducing additional harm and better meeting victims' needs.
What kinds of approaches does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes approaches that are specialized, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate for AI/AN communities, recognizing that investigative and court processes can be re-traumatizing if not structured carefully.
Who was eligible to apply?
The opportunity was open to federally recognized Native American tribal governments and to Native American tribal organizations that are nonprofit (meaning tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments were also eligible).
Is this funding intended for tribal or tribally affiliated efforts?
Yes. In practical terms, the program was designed to fund tribal or tribally affiliated efforts to improve child abuse response systems in Indian Country.
What parts of the child abuse response process could be improved with this grant?
The opportunity targeted improvements across the full chain of response, including reporting, investigative practices, case preparation, court processes, victim advocacy, coordination among agencies, and victim-centered supports.
Is the program only about improving prosecution outcomes?
No. While it supports better investigation and prosecution of child abuse, it also prioritizes procedures that minimize trauma for child victims and families and that better meet child victims' needs throughout the justice process.
How much total funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding was up to $2,500,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated making about 15 awards.
What was the maximum (ceiling) amount for an individual award?
The ceiling for an individual award was $175,000.
Was there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What activity category does this program fall under?
The activity category was Law, Justice, and Legal Services, reflecting the program's focus on justice-system improvement and victim services related to child abuse case handling.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 10, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was April 6, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 6, 2009.
Where could applicants get help with Grants.gov?
Applicants could contact Grants.gov support at 1-800-518-4726.
Where could applicants get help with the Grants Management System?
Applicants could contact the Grants Management System help line at 1-888-549-9901 and select option 3 for technical support.
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