Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2014 3847
Apply for OVC 2014 3847
- 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 14 Vision 21 Using Technology to Expand National and International Access to Victim Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.826 Vision 21.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2014 and posted on Mar 31, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 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 $4,150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations with the financial and administrative capacity to manage a federal award funding either (as appropriate for the project proposed) a national scope project serving crime victims within the United States at the national level, or a project serving U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents victimized while outside of the U.S., or a combination of the two. Applicants must demonstrate a unique capability and strong desire to reach and serve victims of crime through a project that is national and/or international in scope. A private nonprofit organization does not have to have 501(c)(3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 14 Vision 21 Using Technology to Expand National and International Access to Victim Services grant (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2014 3847) was a discretionary, competitive funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), under the Vision 21 initiative (CFDA 16.826). It was designed to expand access to victim services by supporting projects that use technology in creative, practical ways to reach crime victims who are not being served through traditional systems, either because services are hard to access, unavailable in their area, or not tailored to their needs. The program emphasized both outreach and direct assistance, with a strong focus on reaching victims who have historically been missed or underserved.
OVC anticipated making up to 10 cooperative agreement awards, with individual award amounts ranging from $150,000 to $750,000, and an estimated total program funding level of $4,150,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive. Because the funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, recipients could expect an active federal role during the project period, such as ongoing coordination, collaboration on deliverables, and participation in planning or reporting activities as required by OVC.
The solicitation organized projects into three funding categories. The first category, National Scope Victim Service Initiatives, supported technology-based projects intended to serve crime victims across the United States at a national level, rather than being limited to one state or locality. The second category, National Scope Victim Service Initiatives Proposing To Serve Underserved Victims Identified by the Applicant, similarly required a national scope but specifically asked applicants to define and justify the underserved group they intended to reach, demonstrating why that population is not being adequately served and how the proposed technology approach would address those gaps. The third category, Victim Service Initiatives for American Victims of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault Abroad, focused on U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who experience domestic violence or sexual assault while outside the United States, addressing the unique barriers these victims face in accessing help, information, safety planning, and service connections while overseas.
Eligible applicants were limited to nonprofit organizations with the financial and administrative capacity to manage a federal award. The eligibility standard was tied closely to the scope and purpose of the work: applicants needed to be capable of carrying out a project that was national in scope within the United States, international in scope for Americans victimized abroad, or a combination of both, depending on the proposal. Applicants also needed to demonstrate a distinctive capability and a strong commitment to reaching and serving victims of crime through a technology-driven approach. Notably, private nonprofit organizations did not need to have formal 501(c)(3) status to apply, which broadened eligibility to certain nonprofits that operate without that designation but still meet nonprofit and capacity requirements.
Applicants were allowed to apply under any or all of the three categories, but the solicitation required a separate application for each proposed project. In other words, an organization could not submit one combined application covering multiple categories; each distinct project concept needed its own standalone submission. The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2014, and the application deadline was May 15, 2014, with OVC encouraging organizations to start early due to the typical complexity of federal application requirements. The opportunity later moved into archive status on June 14, 2014.
For assistance related to accessing the full announcement or questions about the opportunity, the listed point of contact was Jasmine DAddario Fobian, Victim Justice Program Specialist at OVC, reachable by phone at (202) 305-3332 or by email at jasmine.daddario.fobian@usdoj.gov.
FAQs: OVC FY 14 Vision 21 Using Technology to Expand National and International Access to Victim Services (OVC 2014 3847)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was the OVC FY 14 Vision 21 Using Technology to Expand National and International Access to Victim Services grant (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2014 3847). It was a discretionary, competitive funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), under the Vision 21 initiative (CFDA 16.826).
What was the purpose of the program?
The purpose was to expand access to victim services by supporting projects that use technology in creative, practical ways to reach crime victims who were not being served through traditional systems. This included victims who could not access services easily, had no services available in their area, or lacked services tailored to their needs.
What types of activities did OVC emphasize for funded projects?
The solicitation emphasized both outreach and direct assistance, with a strong focus on reaching victims who have historically been missed or underserved.
What funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
OVC anticipated making awards as cooperative agreements. This means recipients could expect an active federal role during the project period, including ongoing coordination, collaboration on deliverables, and participation in planning or reporting activities as required by OVC.
How many awards did OVC anticipate making?
OVC anticipated making up to 10 cooperative agreement awards.
What was the expected award size?
Individual award amounts were expected to range from $150,000 to $750,000.
What was the estimated total funding available under the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $4,150,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
What were the funding categories (project types) under this solicitation?
The solicitation organized projects into three categories:
- National Scope Victim Service Initiatives
- National Scope Victim Service Initiatives Proposing To Serve Underserved Victims Identified by the Applicant
- Victim Service Initiatives for American Victims of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault Abroad
What does "National Scope Victim Service Initiatives" mean?
This category supported technology-based projects intended to serve crime victims across the United States at a national level, rather than being limited to one state or locality.
What is the category focused on underserved victims identified by the applicant?
This category also required a national scope, but it specifically asked applicants to define and justify the underserved group they intended to reach. Applicants needed to demonstrate why that population was not being adequately served and how the proposed technology approach would address those gaps.
Who was the "victims abroad" category intended to serve?
This category focused on U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who experience domestic violence or sexual assault while outside the United States, addressing barriers these victims face in accessing help, information, safety planning, and service connections while overseas.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to nonprofit organizations with the financial and administrative capacity to manage a federal award.
Did an organization need to have a specific capability or mission alignment to be eligible?
Yes. Applicants needed to demonstrate a distinctive capability and a strong commitment to reaching and serving victims of crime through a technology-driven approach, and to be capable of carrying out a project that was national in scope within the United States, international in scope for Americans victimized abroad, or a combination of both (depending on the proposal).
Was 501(c)(3) status required for private nonprofit organizations?
No. Private nonprofit organizations did not need to have formal 501(c)(3) status to apply, as long as they otherwise met the nonprofit and capacity requirements described in the solicitation.
Could an applicant apply to more than one funding category?
Yes. Applicants were allowed to apply under any or all of the three categories.
Could an applicant submit one application covering multiple categories?
No. The solicitation required a separate application for each proposed project. An organization could not submit one combined application covering multiple categories; each distinct project concept needed its own standalone submission.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 15, 2014.
Did OVC provide any guidance about timing or preparation?
Yes. OVC encouraged organizations to start early due to the typical complexity of federal application requirements.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity later moved into archive status on June 14, 2014.
What initiative and CFDA number were associated with this funding?
This solicitation was offered under the Vision 21 initiative and was associated with CFDA 16.826.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact was Jasmine DAddario Fobian, Victim Justice Program Specialist at OVC.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Phone: (202) 305-3332
Email: jasmine.daddario.fobian@usdoj.gov
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