Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2012 3253
Apply for OVC 2012 3253
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 12 Identifying Culturally Responsive Victim Centered Restorative Justice Strategies" 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 21, 2012 and posted on Mar 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 8, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to private nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), public agencies, tribal governments, or tribal organizations that can demonstrate knowledge and experience with restorative justice practices, and that have the staff resources and capability to conduct a national scope assessment as described in this solicitation. A private nonprofit organization does not have to have 501(c) (3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) FY 12 grant opportunity titled "Identifying Culturally Responsive Victim Centered Restorative Justice Strategies" (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2012 3253) offered a single discretionary cooperative agreement designed to strengthen knowledge about what effective, culturally responsive, victim-centered restorative justice looks like in real-world practice. The project’s core purpose was to identify, examine, and document the defining characteristics of existing programs that already demonstrate these approaches, rather than to launch new direct-service programs. OVC placed particular emphasis on restorative justice practices used in tribal communities and in urban inner-city communities, along with programs and strategies involving youth. In practical terms, the funded work was meant to produce a clearer, evidence-informed picture of models and elements that are both culturally grounded and meaningfully centered on victims’ needs, experiences, and safety.
Funding for the award was capped at $250,000 total, with an estimated total program funding level of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $250,000, reflecting that only one award was expected. The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically signals more substantial federal involvement than a standard grant, often including collaboration, input, or coordination with OVC during the project’s implementation. The opportunity fell under CFDA 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants) and was categorized within income security and social services and law, justice, and legal services. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, lowering financial barriers for otherwise qualified organizations.
Eligibility was targeted to organizations capable of carrying out a national-scope assessment and producing credible documentation of restorative justice strategies across different settings. Eligible applicants included private nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal higher education institutions), public agencies, tribal governments, and tribal organizations. Importantly, private nonprofits were not required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply. Regardless of organizational type, applicants needed to demonstrate substantive knowledge and experience with restorative justice practices, demonstrated experience assessing victim services programs operating both within formal systems (system-based) and outside of them (non-system-based), and the ability to assess programs involving youth. The solicitation also emphasized that applicants must have sufficient staff resources and organizational capability to execute a national assessment, which implies the work would involve broad outreach, structured program review, and the capacity to synthesize findings into usable documentation.
Key dates for the opportunity were straightforward: it was posted and created on March 21, 2012, with an original and final application deadline of May 8, 2012, and it was archived on June 7, 2012. The announcement specifically advised applicants to begin the application process well ahead of the deadline, a practical warning given the time often required to prepare federal applications and complete Grants.gov submission steps.
For applicants needing support, the opportunity listed standard submission help through Grants.gov Customer Support (1-800-518-4726 in the U.S., 606-545-5035 for applicants outside the U.S., and support@grants.gov), available 24/7 except federal holidays. For questions about solicitation requirements outside of technical submission issues, the point of contact was Kathleen Gless, Victim Justice Program Specialist, reachable at 202-307-6049, with the note that this contact was for programmatic issues only.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this OVC funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Identifying Culturally Responsive Victim Centered Restorative Justice Strategies" (OVC FY 12).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2012 3253.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The purpose was to strengthen knowledge about what effective, culturally responsive, victim-centered restorative justice looks like in real-world practice by identifying, examining, and documenting defining characteristics of programs that already demonstrate these approaches.
Was this funding intended to start new direct-service programs?
No. The project was focused on assessing and documenting existing programs and strategies rather than launching new direct-service programs.
What kinds of restorative justice approaches were emphasized?
OVC placed particular emphasis on restorative justice practices used in tribal communities and in urban inner-city communities, along with programs and strategies involving youth.
What does "victim-centered" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the work was meant to identify models and elements that are meaningfully centered on victims' needs, experiences, and safety.
What does "culturally responsive" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the opportunity description, "culturally responsive" refers to restorative justice models and elements that are culturally grounded and effective in real-world practice across different community settings, with specific emphasis on tribal and urban inner-city contexts.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates more substantial federal involvement than a standard grant, often including collaboration, input, or coordination with OVC during implementation.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
Only one award was expected.
What was the maximum award amount?
Funding was capped at $250,000 total (award ceiling: $250,000).
What was the estimated total program funding level?
The estimated total program funding level was $250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number applied to this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants).
How was this opportunity categorized?
It was categorized within income security and social services and law, justice, and legal services.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included private nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal higher education institutions), public agencies, tribal governments, and tribal organizations.
Do private nonprofits need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. Private nonprofits were not required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply.
What kinds of capabilities or experience were expected from applicants?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate substantive knowledge and experience with restorative justice practices, experience assessing victim services programs operating both within formal systems (system-based) and outside of them (non-system-based), and the ability to assess programs involving youth.
What does "national-scope assessment" imply for the project?
It implies the applicant should have the staff resources and organizational capability to conduct broad outreach, perform a structured review of programs across different settings, and synthesize findings into credible, usable documentation.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
It was posted and created on March 21, 2012. The original and final application deadline was May 8, 2012. The opportunity was archived on June 7, 2012.
Were there multiple deadlines or just one?
The information provided lists the same date (May 8, 2012) as both the original and final application deadline.
What practical advice did the announcement give about applying?
Applicants were advised to begin the application process well ahead of the deadline due to the time often required to prepare federal applications and complete Grants.gov submission steps.
Where could applicants get technical help with submission?
Technical submission help was available through Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726 (U.S.), 606-545-5035 (outside the U.S.), and support@grants.gov. Support was available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Who was the programmatic point of contact for solicitation requirements?
The programmatic point of contact was Kathleen Gless, Victim Justice Program Specialist, at 202-307-6049. The notice specified this contact was for programmatic issues only.
What is the difference between Grants.gov support and the program contact listed?
Grants.gov support was for technical submission issues, while the listed OVC contact was for questions about solicitation requirements and other programmatic issues (not technical submission problems).
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