Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2009 2000
Apply for OVC 2009 2000
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the health income security and social services law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 09 Intensive Case Management for Family Members of Homicide Victims in Rural Areas" 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 20, 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments 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) City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 09 Intensive Case Management for Family Members of Homicide Victims in Rural Areas grant opportunity is a discretionary, competitive funding program offered by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). It is designed to strengthen how rural communities respond to the needs of families after a homicide by supporting a single award recipient to identify promising service approaches, help make those approaches sustainable within an organization or system, and create a model that can be replicated elsewhere. The core idea is to move beyond short-term or fragmented assistance and instead promote intensive case management that coordinates a full range of practical, emotional, legal, and logistical supports that families often need in the aftermath of a homicide, especially in rural settings where services can be scarce and spread out.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means OVC expects an active partnership with the funded organization rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The program anticipates making one award with an estimated total funding amount of up to $200,000, and the award ceiling is also $200,000 (with no stated minimum award amount). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier to entry for applicants that may not have the resources to provide non-federal match dollars.
A major emphasis of the project is the first 12-month phase, during which the recipient is expected to develop or enhance a comprehensive service strategy specifically focused on serving family members after a homicide. In practical terms, that strategy would likely include defining what intensive case management looks like in a rural context, mapping local and regional resources, establishing protocols for outreach and follow-up, and building partnerships with law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, victim service providers, mental health providers, and community organizations. Because the opportunity explicitly highlights identifying, institutionalizing, and replicating promising practices, the work is not only about delivering services, but also about documenting what works, putting those practices into routine operations, and producing materials or methods that other rural jurisdictions can adopt.
Eligibility is broad and includes public agencies and nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants listed for this opportunity include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, and private institutions of higher education are also listed among eligible applicants. The underlying funding program is associated with CFDA number 16.582, Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants, and the activity categories are aligned with health, income security and social services, and law, justice and legal services, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of homicide victim family support.
Key administrative details show the opportunity was posted on December 9, 2008, with a closing date of January 20, 2009, and it was later archived on February 19, 2009. The funding opportunity number is OVC 2009 2000. For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the listed support contact was the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1-800-518-4726, along with a note that technical support was available through that channel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OVC FY 09 Intensive Case Management for Family Members of Homicide Victims in Rural Areas opportunity?
This is a discretionary, competitive funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). It is intended to strengthen how rural communities respond to the needs of family members after a homicide by supporting intensive case management approaches and building a replicable model other rural jurisdictions can use.
What is the main goal of this program?
The program aims to move beyond short-term or fragmented help and instead support intensive case management that coordinates a wide range of services families often need after a homicide. The focus is on rural settings, where services can be limited and spread out, making coordination especially important.
How many awards does OVC anticipate making under this opportunity?
The program anticipates making one award.
What is the total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $200,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What type of funding mechanism is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates OVC expects an active partnership with the funded organization, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What does “intensive case management” mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, intensive case management refers to coordinated support that can include practical, emotional, legal, and logistical assistance for family members after a homicide. The emphasis is on coordination and continuity of support, particularly in rural areas where services may be scarce or widely dispersed.
What kinds of needs are intended to be addressed for family members of homicide victims?
The program highlights a coordinated response that can include practical needs, emotional support, legal support, and logistical supports families often require in the aftermath of a homicide.
What is expected during the first 12 months of the project?
A major emphasis is placed on the first 12-month phase. During this period, the recipient is expected to develop or enhance a comprehensive service strategy focused on serving family members after a homicide, tailored to rural contexts.
What activities may be included in developing a comprehensive service strategy?
Based on the description provided, this may include defining what intensive case management looks like in a rural context, mapping local and regional resources, establishing outreach and follow-up protocols, and building partnerships across relevant systems and providers.
Which partners are specifically mentioned as important for this work?
The opportunity calls out building partnerships with law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, victim service providers, mental health providers, and community organizations.
Is the project only about delivering services to families?
No. The opportunity emphasizes identifying promising service approaches, helping make those approaches sustainable within an organization or system, documenting what works, institutionalizing practices into routine operations, and creating a model that can be replicated elsewhere.
What does it mean to “institutionalize” promising practices?
In the context of this opportunity, institutionalizing means embedding successful approaches into routine organizational or system operations so they can continue beyond a short-term project period and support long-term sustainability.
What does “replicable model” mean for this opportunity?
The program seeks a model that can be adopted by other rural jurisdictions. This implies the funded work should produce approaches, methods, and/or materials that can be used elsewhere, not only within the award recipient’s community.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public agencies and nonprofit organizations. Specifically listed eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status; and private institutions of higher education.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Private institutions of higher education are listed among eligible applicants.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The underlying funding program is associated with CFDA number 16.582, Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants.
What activity areas does this opportunity align with?
The activity categories are aligned with health; income security and social services; and law, justice, and legal services, reflecting the cross-cutting nature of supporting family members of homicide victims.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OVC 2009 2000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2008, and had a closing date of January 20, 2009.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on February 19, 2009.
Where could applicants get help if they had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
Technical support was available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1-800-518-4726.
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