Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2012 3192
Apply for OVC 2012 3192
- 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 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.320 Services for Trafficking Victims.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 14, 2012 and posted on Feb 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 2012. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments.
- Applicants are limited to victim service organizations with a demonstrated history of providing trauma informed, culturally competent services to victims of human trafficking. By statute, grants under this program may be awarded to states, units of local government (including federally recognized Indian tribal governments, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (including tribal nonprofits). For the purposes of this program, a unit of local government is any city, county, township, town, borough, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a state or territory.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 12 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking grant (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2012 3192) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), designed to strengthen direct services for people who have experienced human trafficking as defined under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended. The core purpose is twofold: first, to make sure trafficking victims can quickly access timely, trauma-informed, high-quality, culturally competent services; and second, to improve how agencies and organizations work together so victims do not fall through gaps between systems like law enforcement, social services, healthcare, and legal aid.
OVC planned to make about 10 cooperative agreement awards, reflecting an approach where OVC maintains an active partnership role with recipients rather than issuing a typical grant with minimal federal involvement. Individual awards were expected to fall between $200,000 and $400,000 (award floor and ceiling), and the program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding falls under CFDA 16.320 (Services for Trafficking Victims) and is categorized under income security and social services as well as law, justice, and legal services.
Funding is intended to support two main service models. One option is building or expanding a comprehensive, coordinated set of services for trafficking victims within a defined geographic area, meaning the funded organization would help meet a broad range of victim needs locally. The other option is providing specialized services, especially mental health or legal services, across a larger geographic area, which recognizes that some expertise (like trauma-focused therapy for trafficking survivors or complex immigration and victim-rights legal advocacy) may be scarce and may need to be delivered regionally. Beyond direct services, OVC also emphasizes building community capacity to respond to trafficking through stronger interagency partnerships and through public outreach and awareness campaigns that help identify victims and connect them to support.
Eligibility is limited to victim service organizations that can show a demonstrated history of delivering trauma-informed and culturally competent services specifically to victims of human trafficking. While the solicitation notes that awards may be made to states, units of local government (including federally recognized tribal governments), and nonprofit nongovernmental organizations (including tribal nonprofits), the key limiting factor is that applicants must function as victim service organizations with proven trafficking-service experience. The solicitation’s definition of eligible local governments is broad and includes common general-purpose subdivisions such as cities, counties, townships, towns, boroughs, parishes, and villages.
The opportunity was posted on February 14, 2012, with an application deadline of April 17, 2012 (and an archive date of May 17, 2012). Applicants were explicitly encouraged to start early due to the time needed to prepare a compliant submission and navigate the federal application process through Grants.gov. For submission and technical issues, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (1-800-518-4726; 606-545-5035 for applicants outside the U.S.) and support@grants.gov, with support available 24/7 except federal holidays. For solicitation and program requirements, OVC provided program contacts Mary Atlas Terry (202-353-8473, mary.atlasterry@usdoj.gov) and Olivia Schramm (202-616-8803, olivia.schramm@usdoj.gov).
In practical terms, this solicitation is focused on ensuring trafficking victims can access coordinated, survivor-centered care, while also pushing communities to formalize collaboration among service providers and public systems so identification, referral, and service delivery become more consistent and effective. The combination of direct-service funding plus partnership-building and outreach reflects OVC’s intent to improve both immediate victim assistance and the broader local or regional infrastructure that supports trafficking victims over time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the OVC FY 12 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2012 3192.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen direct services for people who have experienced human trafficking (as defined under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended). The stated purpose is twofold: (1) help victims quickly access timely, trauma-informed, high-quality, culturally competent services, and (2) improve coordination across agencies and organizations so victims do not fall through gaps between systems such as law enforcement, social services, healthcare, and legal aid.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
OVC planned to make cooperative agreement awards. This reflects an approach where OVC maintains an active partnership role with recipients rather than issuing a typical grant with minimal federal involvement.
How many awards did OVC plan to make?
OVC planned to make about 10 awards.
What is the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to fall between $200,000 and $400,000 (award floor and ceiling).
Is there a match or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
The funding falls under CFDA 16.320 (Services for Trafficking Victims).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under income security and social services as well as law, justice, and legal services.
What service models can be supported with this funding?
The solicitation describes two main service models: (1) building or expanding a comprehensive, coordinated set of services for trafficking victims within a defined geographic area, and (2) providing specialized services (especially mental health or legal services) across a larger geographic area, recognizing that specialized expertise may be scarce and may need to be delivered regionally.
What does a "comprehensive, coordinated set of services" mean in this context?
It means supporting a broad range of victim needs locally within a defined geographic area, with coordination among service providers so victims can access services without falling through system gaps.
What does "specialized services across a larger geographic area" mean?
It refers to delivering specific expertise, particularly mental health or legal services, beyond one local area (regionally or across a wider service area) to reach victims when those specialized services are not widely available locally.
Are mental health and legal services specifically emphasized?
Yes. The solicitation highlights specialized services, especially mental health or legal services, as a key service model.
Does the program fund activities beyond direct victim services?
Yes. OVC also emphasizes building community capacity to respond to trafficking through stronger interagency partnerships and through public outreach and awareness campaigns that help identify victims and connect them to support.
What kinds of interagency coordination does OVC want to improve?
The solicitation emphasizes improving how agencies and organizations work together so victims do not fall through gaps between systems like law enforcement, social services, healthcare, and legal aid.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to victim service organizations that can show a demonstrated history of delivering trauma-informed and culturally competent services specifically to victims of human trafficking.
Are government entities allowed to apply?
The solicitation notes that awards may be made to states and units of local government (including federally recognized tribal governments), but applicants must function as victim service organizations with proven human trafficking service experience.
Are nonprofit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The solicitation notes awards may be made to nonprofit nongovernmental organizations (including tribal nonprofits), with the key requirement being that the applicant is a victim service organization with demonstrated trafficking-service experience.
How does the solicitation describe eligible local governments?
The definition is broad and includes general-purpose subdivisions such as cities, counties, townships, towns, boroughs, parishes, and villages.
What experience must an applicant demonstrate?
Applicants must demonstrate a history of delivering trauma-informed and culturally competent services specifically to victims of human trafficking.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 14, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 17, 2012.
When was the archive date?
The archive date was May 17, 2012.
How were applications submitted?
Applicants were directed to submit through Grants.gov and were encouraged to start early due to the time needed to prepare a compliant submission and navigate the federal application process.
Who do applicants contact for Grants.gov technical support?
Applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1-800-518-4726 (or 606-545-5035 for applicants outside the U.S.) and to support@grants.gov. Support was described as available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Who are the OVC program contacts for solicitation and program requirements?
The solicitation listed Mary Atlas Terry (202-353-8473, mary.atlasterry@usdoj.gov) and Olivia Schramm (202-616-8803, olivia.schramm@usdoj.gov).
What is the legal definition reference for "human trafficking" in this solicitation?
The solicitation references human trafficking as defined under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended.
What does "trauma-informed" and "culturally competent" mean in the way this program is framed?
The solicitation emphasizes that victim services should be timely and survivor-centered, with an approach that accounts for trauma and is responsive to victims from diverse cultural backgrounds. The applicant must demonstrate experience delivering services with these characteristics.
What is the practical focus of the solicitation?
In practical terms, the solicitation focuses on ensuring trafficking victims can access coordinated, survivor-centered care, while also pushing communities to formalize collaboration among service providers and public systems so identification, referral, and service delivery become more consistent and effective.
Why does OVC emphasize outreach and awareness?
Because outreach and awareness campaigns are intended to help identify victims and connect them to support, strengthening both immediate access to help and the broader infrastructure that supports trafficking victims over time.
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