Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2014 3902
Apply for OVC 2014 3902
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 14 Service, Support Justice A Strategy to Enhance Law Enforcement Response to Victims Demonstration Project" 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 22, 2014 and posted on Apr 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to state, local, and tribal (federally recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) law enforcement agencies serving populations of 50,000 to 500,000. Law enforcement agencies that participated in the initial piloting or validation of the Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims Strategy developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police are not eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) FY 14 "Service, Support, Justice: A Strategy to Enhance Law Enforcement Response to Victims Demonstration Project" is a discretionary, cooperative agreement funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2014 3902) designed to help law enforcement agencies strengthen how they identify, engage, and support victims of crime. The core purpose is to implement the Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims Strategy (ELERV), with an emphasis on improving day-to-day law enforcement responses and closing service gaps for victims who are often underserved or not served at all in their communities.
OVC planned to make a total of three awards, each up to $100,000, for an estimated total funding amount of $300,000. The funding is associated with CFDA 16.582, Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which reduces the financial barrier to participation and allows agencies to focus resources on planning and implementation rather than raising local match funds.
The project is structured in phases, and the first phase is explicitly centered on understanding local conditions before rolling out changes. Successful applicants are expected to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment within their jurisdiction. That assessment is meant to examine current practices and capacity around victim response, identify gaps and barriers (including barriers affecting underserved and unserved victims), and gather the information needed to build a practical implementation plan. Based on that needs assessment, the agency then develops a plan to carry out the ELERV Strategy in the subsequent three phases of the project, moving from assessment and planning into implementation and refinement.
Eligibility is narrowly targeted to ensure the demonstration occurs in agencies of a particular size and type. Applicants must be state, local, or tribal law enforcement agencies (including federally recognized tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) that serve a population between 50,000 and 500,000. In addition, law enforcement agencies that participated in the initial piloting or validation of the ELERV Strategy developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police are not eligible to apply, likely to keep the demonstration focused on new sites that have not already tested the model.
Key dates show this was a time-limited 2014 opportunity. The posting and creation date were April 22, 2014. The closing deadline was June 9, 2014 (unchanged from the original closing date), and the opportunity was archived on July 9, 2014. Applicants were encouraged to start early given the short application window between posting and the deadline.
The opportunity falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. That generally signals more active involvement from the federal funder compared to a standard grant, often including collaboration, technical guidance, or structured oversight during the project period to support faithful implementation of the ELERV framework and the demonstration goals.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, OVC provided a point of contact: Meg Morrow, Attorney Advisor, at 202 353 0591.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled: OVC FY 14 "Service, Support, Justice: A Strategy to Enhance Law Enforcement Response to Victims Demonstration Project."
Who is offering this funding?
The funding opportunity is offered by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2014 3902.
What type of funding is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument and is described as discretionary funding.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for applicants?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, it generally indicates more active involvement by the federal funder than a standard grant. The description suggests this may include collaboration, technical guidance, or structured oversight to support implementation of the ELERV framework and the demonstration goals.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to help law enforcement agencies strengthen how they identify, engage, and support victims of crime by implementing the Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims Strategy (ELERV). The project emphasizes improving day-to-day law enforcement responses and closing service gaps for victims who are underserved or not served at all in their communities.
What strategy is being implemented through this project?
Recipients are expected to implement the Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims Strategy (ELERV).
How many awards did OVC plan to make, and what is the maximum award amount?
OVC planned to make a total of three awards. Each award could be up to $100,000.
What was the estimated total funding amount available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $300,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The funding is associated with CFDA 16.582, Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are state, local, or tribal law enforcement agencies, including federally recognized tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), that serve a population between 50,000 and 500,000.
Are there any specific ineligible applicants called out?
Yes. Law enforcement agencies that participated in the initial piloting or validation of the ELERV Strategy developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police are not eligible to apply.
What population size must an applicant agency serve to be eligible?
The applicant must serve a population between 50,000 and 500,000.
What is the project expected to focus on in the first phase?
The first phase is centered on understanding local conditions before rolling out changes. Successful applicants are expected to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment within their jurisdiction.
What is the needs assessment expected to examine?
The needs assessment is meant to examine current practices and capacity around victim response, identify gaps and barriers (including barriers affecting underserved and unserved victims), and gather the information needed to build a practical implementation plan.
What happens after the needs assessment is completed?
Based on the needs assessment, the agency develops a plan to carry out the ELERV Strategy in the subsequent three phases of the project, moving from assessment and planning into implementation and refinement.
How is the overall project structured?
The project is structured in phases. The first phase focuses on a comprehensive needs assessment and planning, and the subsequent phases move into implementation and refinement of the ELERV Strategy.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date were April 22, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The closing deadline was June 9, 2014, and it was unchanged from the original closing date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 9, 2014.
How long was the application window based on the dates provided?
Based on the posted date (April 22, 2014) and the deadline (June 9, 2014), applicants had a short window to apply, and applicants were encouraged to start early.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
OVC listed Meg Morrow, Attorney Advisor, as the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Meg Morrow can be reached at 202 353 0591.
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