Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2009 2164
Apply for OVC 2009 2164
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 09 Tribal Victim Assistance Discretionary Grant Program" 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 Mar 26, 2009 and posted on Mar 26, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 09 Tribal Victim Assistance Discretionary Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2009 2164) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), under CFDA 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants). The program sets aside an estimated total of $3,000,000 to help strengthen victim assistance efforts serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The overall intent is to support tribal victim assistance programs as they plan, implement, and/or enhance their capacity to respond to crime victims in ways that are culturally appropriate, practical, and focused on local needs.
Funding is aimed at improving a community's ability to identify who is being victimized, what types of crimes are most impacting victims, and where current services are falling short. A major emphasis is placed on delivering direct services to victims of crime and expanding reach to people who are unserved or underserved. The announcement highlights particular concern for victims of serious and often under-addressed harms, including child abuse, homicide, elder abuse, driving while intoxicated (DWI), and gang violence. In practice, this framing signals that applicants should be thinking not only about general victim services, but also about targeted strategies for victims facing high-impact trauma, safety risks, and barriers to accessing help.
The opportunity anticipates making about 25 awards. Individual awards may be as large as $150,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute some portion of project costs through match, in-kind contributions, or other allowable sources as specified in the full solicitation. The program falls within the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category, which aligns with projects that support victim rights, safety planning, crisis response, and community-based service infrastructure.
Eligibility extends to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations that are not federally recognized governments, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). This eligibility structure is designed to allow both tribal governments and trusted community-based organizations to compete, recognizing that victim services in tribal communities may be administered through different organizational models depending on local governance and capacity.
Key dates for this funding round include a posted and creation date of March 26, 2009, with an application closing date of May 5, 2009, and an archive date of June 4, 2009. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to the Grants Management System (GMS) Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3), available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the OVC FY 09 Tribal Victim Assistance Discretionary Grant Program.
2) Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
3) What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2009 2164.
4) What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This program is listed under CFDA 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants).
5) What is the purpose of the OVC FY 09 Tribal Victim Assistance Discretionary Grant Program?
The purpose is to strengthen victim assistance efforts serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities by supporting tribal victim assistance programs as they plan, implement, and/or enhance their capacity to respond to crime victims in culturally appropriate, practical ways that reflect local needs.
6) How much total funding is expected to be available?
The program set aside an estimated total of $3,000,000 for this funding round.
7) Approximately how many awards does OVC expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making about 25 awards.
8) What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards may be as large as $150,000.
9) Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
10) Is there a match or cost sharing requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute some portion of project costs through match, in-kind contributions, or other allowable sources, as specified in the full solicitation.
11) What kinds of activities or outcomes is the funding intended to support?
Funding is aimed at improving a community's ability to identify who is being victimized, what types of crimes are most impacting victims, and where current services are falling short, while strengthening victim assistance capacity in ways that are culturally appropriate and locally focused.
12) Does the program prioritize direct services to victims?
Yes. A major emphasis is placed on delivering direct services to victims of crime and expanding reach to people who are unserved or underserved.
13) Which victim populations or issue areas are specifically highlighted as concerns?
The announcement highlights particular concern for victims of serious and often under-addressed harms, including child abuse, homicide, elder abuse, driving while intoxicated (DWI), and gang violence.
14) Does the opportunity suggest applicants should include targeted strategies for high-impact harms?
Yes. The framing signals that applicants should think beyond general victim services and consider targeted strategies for victims facing high-impact trauma, safety risks, and barriers to accessing help.
15) What is meant by "culturally appropriate" victim assistance in this program?
Based on the announcement, culturally appropriate assistance refers to responses and services that are practical, reflect local needs, and are designed for AI/AN communities in ways that fit the community context.
16) What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The program falls within the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category.
17) What types of projects align with the stated funding activity category?
The opportunity aligns with projects that support victim rights, safety planning, crisis response, and community-based service infrastructure.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility extends to: federally recognized Native American tribal governments; tribal organizations that are not federally recognized governments; and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
19) Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are 501(c)(3) nonprofits?
No. The eligibility language explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
20) Why does the eligibility include both tribal governments and nonprofits?
The eligibility structure is designed to allow both tribal governments and trusted community-based organizations to compete, recognizing that victim services in tribal communities may be administered through different organizational models depending on local governance and capacity.
21) When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date (and creation date) is March 26, 2009.
22) What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is May 5, 2009.
23) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 4, 2009.
24) Where were applicants directed to access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to the Grants Management System (GMS).
25) Who should applicants contact for help with electronic access to the announcement?
Applicants were directed to the GMS Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3).
26) What are the GMS Support Hotline hours?
The hotline was listed as available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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