Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2012 3258
Apply for OVC 2012 3258
- 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 Victims of Human Trafficking 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 Mar 29, 2012 and posted on Mar 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 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 $135,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $135,000.00 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) Individuals.
- Applicants must be individuals (organizations are not eligible to apply) who demonstrate the financial and administrative capacity to manage the cooperative agreement as well as the desire, knowledge, and ability to successfully execute the development of training, technical assistance, public awareness, and other informational resources to meet the needs of victim service providers and allied practitioners who serve victims of human trafficking. The applicant must have prior experience with working on initiatives related to human trafficking. The applicant agrees to abstain from any outside employment, either compensated or uncompensated, for the duration of the fellowship, unless approved in writing by the Director of OVC. Applicants should read the OVC Fellowship Guidelines that are available at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/pdftxt/OVCFellowshipGuidelines.pdf. IMPORTANT Applicants must obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) by going to the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov. As an Individual applicants may enter zeros in the DUNS number field.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 12 Victims of Human Trafficking Fellowship Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), aimed at strengthening the national response to human trafficking victimization through a single, full-time fellowship based onsite in Washington, D.C. Under this program, OVC planned to make one cooperative agreement award, with total funding of up to $135,000 (which is also the maximum award ceiling). The fellowship is designed to produce practical, field-facing resources that help expand and improve services for trafficking survivors across the United States, including both sex trafficking and labor trafficking cases, and serving adult and minor victims of all genders. The intended beneficiaries explicitly include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and foreign nationals, reflecting OVCs focus on service systems that can respond effectively regardless of immigration status.
The core purpose of the fellowship is development and enhancement work, not direct service delivery. The fellow would be expected to help create or strengthen training curricula, technical assistance tools, public awareness materials, and broader capacity-building resources for the professionals most likely to identify and support trafficking victims. This includes victim service providers as well as allied practitioners such as law enforcement and other partners who interface with victims. In practice, that means the fellow could be tasked with turning best practices into usable guides, developing training packages that can be deployed nationally, supporting technical assistance that improves program quality, or creating informational resources that make it easier for systems to coordinate and respond to trafficking in a trauma-informed, victim-centered way.
Eligibility is limited strictly to individuals; organizations are not eligible to apply. Applicants needed to demonstrate they could manage the administrative and financial responsibilities of a cooperative agreement and had the subject-matter knowledge and practical ability to carry out the fellowship deliverables. A key eligibility and suitability factor is prior experience working on human trafficking initiatives. OVC also required a significant commitment from the selected fellow: the recipient had to agree to abstain from all outside employment during the fellowship, whether paid or unpaid, unless the OVC Director approved an exception in writing. This condition reinforces that the fellowship is intended to be a dedicated, full-time engagement rather than a side project.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity fell under CFDA 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants) and aligned with the broader federal activity areas of income security and social services and law, justice, and legal services. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, which typically lowers the barrier to entry for qualified individuals who might not have an institutional sponsor to provide matching funds. Applicants were instructed to review the OVC Fellowship Guidelines for detailed expectations and rules. The solicitation also noted practical application requirements: applicants needed to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) through the IRS, and individuals could enter zeros in the DUNS field, reflecting accommodation for applicants who are not applying through an organization.
The timeline for the opportunity was straightforward and fairly tight. The funding announcement was posted March 28, 2012, with an application deadline of May 10, 2012. OVC strongly encouraged applicants to begin well in advance of the deadline, which is consistent with the reality that federal submissions can involve multiple steps and common technical hurdles, particularly when submitting through Grants.gov. For support, the announcement provided Grants.gov help desk contact information for technical submission issues and listed OVC program contacts Bradley Mitchell (Team Lead) and Mary Atlas Terry (Victim Justice Program Specialist) for questions related to solicitation requirements and program content.
In short, this fellowship was a single-award, Washington, D.C.-based opportunity intended for an experienced individual practitioner or expert in human trafficking to help OVC build the trainings, technical assistance, and public-facing resources that support frontline systems and improve outcomes for trafficking victims nationwide.
FAQs: OVC FY 12 Victims of Human Trafficking Fellowship Program
What is the OVC FY 12 Victims of Human Trafficking Fellowship Program?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), created to strengthen the national response to human trafficking victimization through a single, full-time fellowship.
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The program is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
How many awards did OVC plan to make under this program?
OVC planned to make one award.
What type of award is this?
The award was planned as a cooperative agreement.
What is the total funding amount available?
Total funding was up to $135,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award ceiling was $135,000.
Is the fellowship full-time or part-time?
It is intended to be a single, full-time fellowship.
Where is the fellowship based?
The fellowship is based onsite in Washington, D.C.
What is the main purpose of the fellowship?
The core purpose is development and enhancement work that strengthens national capacity to respond to trafficking victimization, especially by producing practical resources that support professionals who identify and assist victims.
Does the fellowship fund direct services to trafficking victims?
No. The fellowship is designed for development and enhancement activities rather than direct service delivery.
What kinds of deliverables or products is the fellow expected to develop?
Examples include training curricula, technical assistance tools, public awareness materials, and other field-facing, capacity-building resources that can be used nationally.
Who are the intended end users of the fellowship resources?
The resources are aimed at professionals most likely to identify and support trafficking victims, including victim service providers and allied practitioners such as law enforcement and other partners who interface with victims.
What topics or victim populations are included in the fellowship scope?
The fellowship is intended to improve services for survivors of both sex trafficking and labor trafficking, and to support adult and minor victims of all genders.
Are foreign national victims included in the program focus?
Yes. The intended beneficiaries explicitly include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and foreign nationals, reflecting a focus on service systems that can respond effectively regardless of immigration status.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited strictly to individuals. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Can an organization apply on behalf of an individual?
No. The solicitation states that organizations are not eligible and eligibility is strictly limited to individuals.
What experience or background was important for applicants?
A key eligibility and suitability factor is prior experience working on human trafficking initiatives, along with subject-matter knowledge and the practical ability to carry out the fellowship deliverables.
Do applicants need to be able to manage federal award administration?
Yes. Applicants needed to demonstrate they could manage the administrative and financial responsibilities of a cooperative agreement.
Is outside employment allowed during the fellowship?
The recipient had to agree to abstain from all outside employment during the fellowship, whether paid or unpaid, unless the OVC Director approved an exception in writing.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants).
What federal activity areas does this opportunity align with?
It aligned with income security and social services and with law, justice, and legal services.
When was the funding announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on March 28, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 10, 2012.
How much time did applicants have to apply?
Based on the posted date (March 28, 2012) and deadline (May 10, 2012), the application window was relatively tight, and applicants were encouraged to start early.
Where were applications submitted?
The solicitation referenced Grants.gov for submissions and warned that federal submissions can involve technical hurdles, which is why applicants were encouraged to begin early.
What support was available for technical issues with submission?
For technical submission issues, the announcement provided Grants.gov help desk contact information.
Who could applicants contact with questions about the program or solicitation requirements?
The program contacts listed were Bradley Mitchell (Team Lead) and Mary Atlas Terry (Victim Justice Program Specialist) for questions related to solicitation requirements and program content.
Were applicants required to review any specific guidelines?
Yes. Applicants were instructed to review the OVC Fellowship Guidelines for detailed expectations and rules.
Do individual applicants need an EIN to apply?
Yes. Applicants needed to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) through the IRS.
Do individual applicants need a DUNS number?
The solicitation accommodated individuals by allowing them to enter zeros in the DUNS field.
What does "field-facing resources" mean in the context of this fellowship?
It refers to practical, usable materials designed for real-world use by practitioners, such as guides, training packages, technical assistance tools, and public awareness resources that help systems coordinate and respond in trauma-informed, victim-centered ways.
What is the overall goal of the fellowship in practical terms?
The overall goal is to help OVC expand and improve services for trafficking survivors across the United States by building and strengthening the training, technical assistance, and informational resources that frontline systems rely on.
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