Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2012 3203
Apply for OVC 2012 3203
- 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 Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Understanding and Application of Research and Evaluation in Victim Services" 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 Feb 15, 2012 and posted on Feb 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 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: State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) FY 12 Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Understanding and Application of Research and Evaluation in Victim Services opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2012 3203) is a discretionary, nationally focused cooperative agreement designed to strengthen how victim service providers use and contribute to research and evaluation. OVC is responding to concerns from the victim services field that research and evaluation findings can be hard to interpret, hard to apply in day to day practice, or not well aligned with the realities of frontline service delivery. The central purpose of the initiative is to help victim service professionals become more informed consumers of research and more capable contributors to evaluation efforts, with the broader aim of improving service effectiveness and cost efficiency for victims of crime.
OVC planned to make one award under this solicitation. The award ceiling and estimated total funding were both set at up to $250,000 for the first 12 month project period, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial federal involvement in the project, meaning OVC would likely collaborate on priorities, deliverables, and implementation decisions rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal oversight.
The required project work centers on developing and delivering training and technical assistance (TTA) with national reach, specifically using interactive online access as the delivery approach. In practical terms, the funded organization would be expected to create training materials and provide support that can be accessed remotely across jurisdictions, making it easier for diverse victim service programs to participate without travel costs. The emphasis on interactive online delivery suggests products and services such as web based trainings, live or recorded webinars, virtual learning communities, toolkits paired with online coaching, and other forms of distance technical assistance that allow two way engagement rather than passive distribution of documents.
A key expectation in the solicitation is partnership between researchers and victim service professionals throughout the project. OVC explicitly encouraged collaborations so that training content and technical assistance are relevant to real program settings, accessible to practitioners who may not have formal research backgrounds, and presented in understandable language. This focus implies the initiative is meant to bridge the common gap between academic or methodological expertise and the operational realities of victim assistance organizations, helping the field better interpret evidence, design practical evaluations, and use findings to improve program decisions.
Eligibility was broad and included state governments; county, city, or township governments; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted on February 15, 2012, with an application deadline of April 25, 2012, and it was archived on May 25, 2012. Applicants were advised to begin the application process early, which typically reflects the lead time needed to meet federal submission requirements and successfully submit through Grants.gov.
For applicant support, the announcement directed technical submission questions to the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (1 800 518 4726, or 606 545 5035 for applicants outside the U.S.) and support@grants.gov, noting the hotline operates 24/7 except federal holidays. For solicitation and program requirement questions, the listed contact was Meg Morrow, Attorney Advisor, at 202 353 0591 and Meg.Morrow@usdoj.gov. The program aligns with CFDA 16.582, Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants, and falls under the funding activity categories of income security and social services as well as law, justice, and legal services, reflecting the intersection of victim support services and justice system related outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) FY 12 Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Understanding and Application of Research and Evaluation in Victim Services."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2012 3203.
What type of funding is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is a discretionary, nationally focused cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for applicants?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial federal involvement. OVC would likely collaborate on priorities, deliverables, and implementation decisions rather than issuing a grant with minimal oversight.
What is the central purpose of the initiative?
The central purpose is to help victim service professionals become more informed consumers of research and more capable contributors to evaluation efforts, with the broader aim of improving service effectiveness and cost efficiency for victims of crime.
What problem or need is OVC trying to address?
OVC is responding to concerns from the victim services field that research and evaluation findings can be hard to interpret, hard to apply in day to day practice, or not well aligned with the realities of frontline service delivery.
How many awards did OVC plan to make?
OVC planned to make one award under this solicitation.
How much funding was available?
The award ceiling and estimated total funding were both set at up to $250,000 for the first 12 month project period.
What is the project period length covered by the stated funding amount?
The stated ceiling (up to $250,000) applies to the first 12 month project period.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What kinds of activities are required under this project?
The required work centers on developing and delivering training and technical assistance (TTA) with national reach to improve understanding and application of research and evaluation in victim services.
How is the training and technical assistance expected to be delivered?
The solicitation specifies using interactive online access as the delivery approach, enabling remote participation across jurisdictions and reducing travel-related barriers.
What does "interactive online access" suggest in practice?
It suggests two-way, distance-based products and services such as web based trainings, live or recorded webinars, virtual learning communities, toolkits paired with online coaching, and other forms of online technical assistance that allow engagement rather than passive distribution of documents.
Is the project intended to be national in scope or local/regional?
It is described as nationally focused and designed to provide training and technical assistance with national reach.
Are partnerships encouraged or required?
A key expectation is partnership between researchers and victim service professionals throughout the project. OVC explicitly encouraged collaborations to ensure the training and technical assistance are relevant and accessible to practitioners.
Why does the solicitation emphasize collaboration between researchers and practitioners?
The emphasis is meant to bridge the gap between academic or methodological expertise and the operational realities of victim assistance organizations, helping the field interpret evidence, design practical evaluations, and use findings to improve program decisions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility included state governments; county, city, or township governments; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) were eligible.
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations were included in the eligibility list.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 15, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 25, 2012.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on May 25, 2012.
Were applicants advised to start the application process early?
Yes. Applicants were advised to begin the application process early, which typically reflects the lead time needed to meet federal submission requirements and submit through Grants.gov.
Where would applicants typically submit, based on the information provided?
The announcement references Grants.gov support for technical submission questions, indicating the application submission process was associated with Grants.gov.
Who should applicants contact for technical submission questions?
Technical submission questions 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.
What are the Grants.gov support hours mentioned?
The hotline was noted as operating 24/7 except federal holidays.
Who should applicants contact for solicitation or program requirement questions?
The listed contact was Meg Morrow, Attorney Advisor, at 202 353 0591 and Meg.Morrow@usdoj.gov.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program aligns with CFDA 16.582, Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants.
What funding activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under income security and social services, as well as law, justice, and legal services.
How does this opportunity relate to victim services practice?
It is designed to strengthen how victim service providers use and contribute to research and evaluation, making evidence easier to interpret and apply in day to day service delivery and improving decisions about program effectiveness and cost efficiency.
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