Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2013 3609
Apply for OVC 2013 3609
- 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 13 Crime Victim Compensation Program Initiative" 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 Apr 18, 2013 and posted on Apr 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $350,000.00 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 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and any other possession or territory of the United States that has an established, eligible crime victim compensation program and that meets the eligibility requirements specified in VOCA, 42 U.S.C. 10602 (b).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 13 Crime Victim Compensation Program Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2013 3609) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime, offered as a cooperative agreement. Its main purpose is to help state and territorial crime victim compensation programs improve how they operate and how well they serve victims. The initiative focuses on supporting the development and testing of promising practices, models, or program approaches that strengthen administration at the state level and make compensation programs more responsive, efficient, and accessible for victims across the entire state or territory. A clear emphasis is placed on improving access and outcomes for underserved victims, meaning applicants are expected to think deliberately about barriers that keep certain communities from applying for or receiving compensation and to propose practical solutions to close those gaps.
Funding is structured as a three-year project, with two awards expected in the first year. The combined total for first-year funding is estimated at $350,000, with individual first-year award amounts ranging from $25,000 (award floor) to $250,000 (award ceiling). While the overall project period is three years, only the first year is initially funded; continuation awards for years two and three may be made, but they are contingent on grantee performance and the availability of funds. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity, which reduces the financial burden on participating jurisdictions and allows applicants to focus on program design, implementation, and measurable improvement.
Eligibility is limited and targeted specifically to government entities responsible for victim compensation. Applicants may be states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. possessions or territories, as long as they have an established, eligible crime victim compensation program and meet the eligibility requirements laid out in the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), 42 U.S.C. 10602(b). In other words, this solicitation is not open to nonprofits, universities, or local governments applying on their own unless they are the official state or territorial compensation program that meets VOCA requirements.
Key administrative details include the CFDA number 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants) and the activity categories of Income Security and Social Services and Law, Justice and Legal Services. The opportunity was posted on April 18, 2013, with an application deadline of June 3, 2013 (and an archive date of July 3, 2013). Because federal applications often require multiple registrations, internal approvals, and coordination across agencies, applicants were advised to start the application process well in advance of the deadline to avoid last-minute technical or procedural issues.
For support, the announcement points applicants to Grants.gov for technical submission help, available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1-800-518-4726 (or 606-545-5035 for applicants outside the United States) or by email at support@grants.gov, with availability 24/7 except federal holidays. For solicitation or program requirements beyond submission issues, the listed agency contact is DeLano Foster, Team Lead, reachable at 202-307-5983 or delano.foster@usdoj.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the OVC FY 13 Crime Victim Compensation Program Initiative, Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2013 3609.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically involves collaboration between the grantee and the federal agency during the project.
What is the main purpose of the initiative?
The main purpose is to help state and territorial crime victim compensation programs improve their operations and strengthen how well they serve victims.
What kinds of improvements is OVC looking for under this initiative?
The initiative emphasizes developing and testing promising practices, models, or program approaches that strengthen state-level administration and make compensation programs more responsive, efficient, and accessible across the entire state or territory.
Does this initiative focus on underserved victims?
Yes. A clear emphasis is placed on improving access and outcomes for underserved victims. Applicants are expected to identify barriers that prevent certain communities from applying for or receiving compensation and propose practical solutions to reduce those gaps.
How long is the project period?
The project period is three years.
Is all three-year funding provided upfront?
No. Only the first year is initially funded. Continuation awards for years two and three may be made, but they depend on grantee performance and the availability of funds.
How many awards are expected?
Two awards are expected in the first year.
What is the total estimated amount available for first-year funding?
The combined total estimated first-year funding is $350,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount for the first year?
Individual first-year awards range from $25,000 (award floor) to $250,000 (award ceiling).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to government entities responsible for victim compensation programs. Eligible applicants include states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. possessions or territories, as long as they have an established, eligible crime victim compensation program and meet the eligibility requirements in VOCA (42 U.S.C. 10602(b)).
Are nonprofits, universities, or local governments eligible to apply?
No. This solicitation is not open to nonprofits, universities, or local governments applying on their own, unless the applicant is the official state or territorial compensation program that meets VOCA requirements.
What law governs the eligibility requirements mentioned in the announcement?
The eligibility requirements referenced are tied to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), specifically 42 U.S.C. 10602(b).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants).
What activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the activity categories Income Security and Social Services and Law, Justice and Legal Services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 18, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 3, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 3, 2013.
Where do applicants submit the application?
The announcement directs applicants to use Grants.gov for submission.
Why were applicants advised to start early?
Applicants were advised to start well in advance because federal applications often require multiple registrations, internal approvals, and coordination across agencies, and starting early helps avoid last-minute technical or procedural problems.
Who do applicants contact for Grants.gov technical submission help?
Applicants can contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1-800-518-4726 (or 606-545-5035 for applicants outside the United States) or email support@grants.gov. Support is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Who is the program/solicitation contact for questions beyond technical submission issues?
The listed agency contact is DeLano Foster, Team Lead, at 202-307-5983 or delano.foster@usdoj.gov.
What outcomes is this initiative aiming to achieve for compensation programs?
Based on the announcement, the initiative aims to improve how programs operate and to strengthen responsiveness, efficiency, and accessibility for victims across the full state or territory, with particular attention to improving access and outcomes for underserved victims.
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