Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2013 3586
Apply for OVC 2013 3586
- 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 State Victim Assistance Academy (SVAA) Initiative Competitive Solicitation" 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, 2013 and posted on Mar 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 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 $210,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 13 State Victim Assistance Academy (SVAA) Initiative Competitive Solicitation is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), intended to help states build or strengthen State Victim Assistance Academies. Through cooperative agreement awards, OVC planned to support the development of academies that deliver comprehensive, academically grounded, entry-level education and training for professionals who regularly serve crime victims. The training audience is broad and includes victim assistance providers and victim advocates, as well as criminal justice personnel and allied professionals whose work frequently intersects with victims of crime. The overall goal is to improve the consistency, quality, and foundational knowledge of victim services statewide by creating structured, formal training programs rather than ad hoc or purely on-the-job learning.
Funding under this solicitation was designed as first-year development support, with up to six awards anticipated nationwide. Each award had a ceiling of $35,000, and the estimated total funding available across all awards was $210,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project in addition to the federal funds. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect an active federal role in the project, such as coordination, guidance, or ongoing collaboration with OVC during academy development, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
Eligibility extended to state governments as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education. A key application expectation was proof of commitment from the state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance and compensation program offices to participate in and support the academy's development. In practice, this requirement signals that proposed academies needed to be aligned with state VOCA priorities and integrated into the broader state victim services infrastructure, not created in isolation by a single organization. Applicants were encouraged to begin early due to the steps involved in assembling documentation, meeting cooperative agreement requirements, and navigating the federal submission process.
The opportunity was posted on March 29, 2013, under Funding Opportunity Number OVC-2013-3586 and CFDA 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants). The application deadline was May 13, 2013, and the opportunity was later archived on June 12, 2013. For submission-related technical issues, applicants were directed to Grants.gov support (available 24/7 except federal holidays). For programmatic questions about the solicitation requirements and expectations, the point of contact listed was Sharron Chapman, Lead Victim Justice Specialist, at 202-305-2358.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OVC FY 13 State Victim Assistance Academy (SVAA) Initiative?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), intended to help states build or strengthen State Victim Assistance Academies through cooperative agreement awards.
What is the purpose of the SVAA Initiative funding?
The funding is intended to support the development of academies that provide comprehensive, academically grounded, entry-level education and training for professionals who regularly serve crime victims.
Who is the intended training audience for the academy?
The intended audience is broad and includes victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice personnel, and allied professionals whose work frequently intersects with victims of crime.
What is the overall goal of creating or strengthening a State Victim Assistance Academy?
The goal is to improve statewide consistency and quality of victim services and to strengthen foundational knowledge by creating structured, formal training programs rather than relying on ad hoc or purely on-the-job training.
What type of award mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This solicitation uses a cooperative agreement, which typically involves an active federal role during the project (such as coordination, guidance, or ongoing collaboration with OVC) rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
How much funding is available per award?
Each award has a ceiling of $35,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
OVC anticipated making up to six awards nationwide.
What was the estimated total funding available under this solicitation?
The estimated total funding available across all awards was $210,000.
Is this funding intended for first-year development activities?
Yes. The solicitation describes the funding as first-year development support for building or strengthening an academy.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources in addition to federal funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility extended to state governments as well as public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education.
What state-level commitment was expected as part of the application?
A key expectation was proof of commitment from the state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance and compensation program offices to participate in and support the academy's development.
Why was VOCA office commitment emphasized?
The requirement signals that proposed academies were expected to align with state VOCA priorities and be integrated into the broader state victim services infrastructure, rather than being created in isolation by a single organization.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 29, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 13, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on June 12, 2013.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC-2013-3586.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The solicitation is associated with CFDA 16.582, Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants.
Where were applicants directed for technical submission issues?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov support for submission-related technical issues. Support was described as available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Who was the programmatic point of contact for solicitation questions?
The programmatic point of contact listed was Sharron Chapman, Lead Victim Justice Specialist.
How could applicants reach the programmatic contact?
The solicitation listed a phone number for programmatic questions: 202-305-2358.
Why were applicants encouraged to begin early?
Applicants were encouraged to start early due to the steps involved in assembling documentation, meeting cooperative agreement requirements, and navigating the federal submission process.
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