Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2011 2837
Apply for OVC 2011 2837
- 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 11 State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative (New)" 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 Nov 24, 2010 and posted on Nov 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 21, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $210,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 11 State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative (New) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), focused on building or strengthening State Victim Assistance Academies (SVAAs). The purpose is to support the development of structured, academically based training programs that deliver fundamental, comprehensive education for professionals who serve crime victims. This includes victim assistance providers and victim advocates, along with criminal justice personnel and other allied professionals whose roles regularly involve working directly with victims of crime. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at helping states create a consistent, high-quality training academy model that can raise the baseline knowledge, skills, and professionalism of the victim services workforce.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the awarding agency expects to have an ongoing, collaborative role with recipients during the project period (as opposed to a standard grant with less federal involvement). OVC anticipated making up to six first-year awards, with an award ceiling of $35,000 per recipient and an estimated total funding amount of $210,000 across all awards. The award floor is listed as $0, indicating proposals could request varying amounts up to the cap, but the practical target is clearly aligned with the $35,000 maximum for first-year development activities.
A key requirement is demonstrated commitment from the state VOCA victim assistance and compensation program offices. Applicants must show that these VOCA offices will help develop the Academy, signaling that OVC wants the SVAA to be connected to the state s victim assistance infrastructure and aligned with statewide priorities and standards. The solicitation also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and or in-kind, depending on the solicitation rules) and document how that match will be met.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities: state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that category); and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. This eligibility mix reflects the reality that academies are often housed in universities, state agencies, or nonprofit training organizations, and OVC is allowing multiple organizational models as long as the state VOCA partnership and academy development goals are met.
Important dates associated with the opportunity include a posted date of November 5, 2010, and an application closing date of December 21, 2010 (original and current closing dates are the same). Applicants were explicitly encouraged to start the process early ahead of the deadline, which is typical for federal submissions requiring registrations, forms, and coordination with state partners. The opportunity was archived on December 21, 2011. The opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.582, Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants, and falls under funding activity categories tied to education and to law, justice, and legal services, reflecting its training and capacity-building emphasis in the victim services field.
For support, the announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov customer support (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov) for technical submission issues. It also provides OVC points of contact: Zoe E. French (zoe.e.french@usdoj.gov) and Richard Greenough, Program Manager (202-616-8715, Richard.Greenough2@usdoj.gov), for solicitation and programmatic questions. The funding opportunity number is OVC 2011 2837, and the official title is OVC FY 11 State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative (New).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OVC FY 11 State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative (New)?
The OVC FY 11 State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative (New) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). It focuses on building or strengthening State Victim Assistance Academies (SVAAs) to expand structured, academically based training for professionals who serve victims of crime.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support the development of structured training programs that provide fundamental and comprehensive education for the victim services workforce. The goal is to promote consistent, high-quality academy-based training that can strengthen baseline knowledge, skills, and professionalism for those working with crime victims.
Who is the training intended to serve?
The training is intended for professionals who serve crime victims, including victim assistance providers and victim advocates. It also includes criminal justice personnel and other allied professionals whose roles regularly involve working directly with victims of crime.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement. This generally means OVC expects to have an ongoing, collaborative role with recipients during the project period, rather than awarding a standard grant with less federal involvement.
How many awards did OVC anticipate making?
OVC anticipated making up to six first-year awards under this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $35,000 per recipient for first-year activities.
Is there a minimum amount an applicant must request?
The award floor is listed as $0, which indicates proposals could request varying amounts up to the $35,000 cap.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $210,000 across all anticipated awards.
What is a State Victim Assistance Academy (SVAA) in the context of this initiative?
In this initiative, an SVAA refers to a structured, academically based training academy model designed to provide comprehensive education for professionals who work with crime victims. The broader aim is a consistent, high-quality statewide training approach aligned with victim assistance priorities and standards.
Is partnership with state VOCA offices required?
Yes. A key requirement is demonstrated commitment from the state VOCA victim assistance and compensation program offices. Applicants must show these VOCA offices will help develop the Academy, indicating the SVAA should be connected to the state victim assistance infrastructure and aligned with statewide priorities and standards.
Does this opportunity include a match or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The solicitation includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources and document how the match will be met, consistent with the solicitation rules.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that category)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Why are higher education institutions included as eligible applicants?
The eligibility mix reflects that academies are often housed in universities, state agencies, or nonprofit training organizations. OVC allowed multiple organizational models as long as the state VOCA partnership and academy development goals are met.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OVC 2011 2837.
What is the official title of the solicitation?
The official title is OVC FY 11 State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative (New).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was November 5, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was December 21, 2010 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
Were applicants encouraged to apply early?
Yes. Applicants were explicitly encouraged to start the process early ahead of the deadline, which is typical for federal submissions that involve registrations, forms, and coordination with state partners.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 21, 2011.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.582, Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants.
What funding activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under funding activity categories tied to education and to law, justice, and legal services, reflecting its training and capacity-building emphasis in the victim services field.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov submission problems?
For technical submission issues, applicants are directed to contact Grants.gov customer support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Who should applicants contact for programmatic or solicitation questions at OVC?
The announcement provides OVC points of contact for solicitation and programmatic questions:
- Zoe E. French: zoe.e.french@usdoj.gov
- Richard Greenough, Program Manager: 202-616-8715, Richard.Greenough2@usdoj.gov
What does it mean that the opportunity is a discretionary federal funding opportunity?
This opportunity is described as discretionary, meaning it is a competitive funding program administered by OVC rather than a formula-based allocation. Awards were anticipated to be limited in number (up to six), indicating competition for available funds.
What is the overall practical focus of the first-year funding?
Based on the description, the first-year funding is aimed at development activities that help states create or strengthen a consistent, high-quality SVAA model supported by key state VOCA partners.
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