Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2009 2306
Apply for OVC 2009 2306
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the education income security and social services law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 09 Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship 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 Jun 18, 2009 and posted on Jun 15, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 2009 All applicants must register in the Grants Management System at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/ to apply online for the funding opportunity titled OVC FY 09 Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship Program. The deadline to register is 800 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, July 9, 2009. Applicants should begin the registration process a few weeks prior to the GMS registration deadline, especially if this is the first time they have used the system.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
- Applicants are limited to individuals organizations are not eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate a specific ability and strong desire to support the technical assistance, training and other educational needs of providers who respond to crime victims.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 09 Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship Program (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2009 2306) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), offered through cooperative agreements. The program is designed to fund up to four individual fellows who can strengthen the field of victim services by providing hands-on, practical support to victim assistance organizations and agencies. Awards range from $80,000 to $125,000 per fellowship, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
The fellowships focus on improving real-world victim service operations rather than only producing reports or research. Fellows are expected to provide direct operational assistance to crime victim organizations and agencies, help design and develop innovative initiatives, create and deliver training programs, and support evaluation and capacity-building efforts. A key theme of the opportunity is professional development that translates into better services for victims, including improved skills, stronger programs, and more effective use of training and technical assistance across the victim services community.
OVC highlights several priority areas the fellowships should address. These include victim assistance and victim compensation issues, the unique needs of tribal communities, reaching underserved crime victims, and expanding the use of evidence-based training and technical assistance. In practice, this means fellows should be prepared to work on initiatives that improve access, responsiveness, and effectiveness for populations that may face barriers to services, while also bringing a strong emphasis on approaches that are supported by data, proven practice, or credible evaluation methods.
Eligibility is limited strictly to individuals; organizations are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be able to demonstrate both a specific ability and a strong commitment to supporting training, technical assistance, and other educational needs of professionals who respond to crime victims. This makes the program a fit for experienced practitioners, trainers, or subject-matter specialists who can step into a fellowship role and contribute immediately to the field through technical guidance, training development, and practical problem-solving with victim service providers.
The application process required applicants to apply online through the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/. The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2009, with an original and current closing date of July 9, 2009, and it was archived on August 8, 2009. Applicants were instructed to begin registration in advance, especially first-time users, due to system registration requirements and deadlines.
For assistance, OVC provided programmatic and registration contacts. Programmatic questions were directed to Meg Morrow, Attorney Advisor, at 202-305-2986. Registration questions were directed to Zoe Vilela Dos Santos at zoe.vilela.dossantos@usdoj.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the OVC FY 09 Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2009 2306.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What type of award is being used?
OVC offered the program through cooperative agreements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited strictly to individuals. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
How many fellowships were expected to be funded?
OVC planned to fund up to four individual fellows under this program.
What is the funding amount per fellowship?
Awards range from $80,000 to $125,000 per fellowship.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What is the overall purpose of the fellowship program?
The program is designed to strengthen the field of victim services by funding individual fellows who provide hands-on, practical support to victim assistance organizations and agencies.
Is this fellowship focused on research and reports, or operational work?
The fellowship emphasizes improving real-world victim service operations rather than only producing reports or research.
What kinds of work are fellows expected to do?
Fellows are expected to provide direct operational assistance to crime victim organizations and agencies, help design and develop innovative initiatives, create and deliver training programs, and support evaluation and capacity-building efforts.
What is the main theme or emphasis of the fellowship?
A key theme is professional development that translates into better services for victims, including improved skills, stronger programs, and more effective use of training and technical assistance across the victim services community.
What priority areas did OVC highlight for fellowship activities?
OVC highlighted victim assistance and victim compensation issues, the unique needs of tribal communities, reaching underserved crime victims, and expanding the use of evidence-based training and technical assistance.
What does it mean to focus on underserved crime victims in this program?
Based on the opportunity description, fellows should be prepared to work on initiatives that improve access, responsiveness, and effectiveness for populations that may face barriers to services.
What does the opportunity mean by evidence-based training and technical assistance?
The opportunity emphasizes approaches supported by data, proven practice, or credible evaluation methods, particularly in training and technical assistance efforts across the victim services community.
What qualifications or commitments should applicants be able to demonstrate?
Applicants must be able to demonstrate both a specific ability and a strong commitment to supporting training, technical assistance, and other educational needs of professionals who respond to crime victims.
What types of individuals does this fellowship appear to be a good fit for?
The program is positioned for experienced practitioners, trainers, or subject-matter specialists who can contribute immediately through technical guidance, training development, and practical problem-solving with victim service providers.
How were applications submitted?
Applicants were required to apply online through the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was July 9, 2009.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on August 8, 2009.
Did applicants need to register in advance to apply?
Yes. Applicants were instructed to begin registration in advance, especially first-time users, due to system registration requirements and deadlines.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions?
Programmatic questions were directed to Meg Morrow, Attorney Advisor, at 202-305-2986.
Who should be contacted for registration questions?
Registration questions were directed to Zoe Vilela Dos Santos at zoe.vilela.dossantos@usdoj.gov.
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