Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2014 3871
Apply for OVC 2014 3871
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 14 Vision 21 Victim Services Mobile Application" 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 4, 2014 and posted on Apr 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 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 $500,000.00 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).
- The lead applicant for the national focus mobile app must be a nonprofit victim serving organization with the capacity to manage a national scope project. The lead applicant for the specific state or local jurisdiction mobile app must be a state or local public agency, tribal government, or nonprofit organization serving crime victims in a specific jurisdiction. Lead applicants for both types of projects must either partner with a technology partner (e.g., professional software developer, university, or mobile applications startup) with experience in mobile solution design and development, or have a staff member with the demonstrated experience and appropriate technological qualifications (supported by a resume), to be eligible for funding. If the applicant does not demonstrate a partnership with a technology partner, the applicant will be deemed ineligible to submit an application for purposes of this solicitation. Applicants must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system and how crime victims interact with that system and knowledge, skills, abilities, and technical understanding to plan, design, develop, market, and assess mobile solutions. Eligibility is a critical factor to the success of this initiative. Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), contracts, or other documentation must be included in this application to document eligibility. A private nonprofit organization does not have to have 501(c)3 status to apply for funding under this solicitation. OVC may elect to make continuation awards for applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, dependent on the merit of the applications, the success of the grantee, and on the availability of appropriations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) FY 14 Vision 21 Victim Services Mobile Application grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2014 3871) is a discretionary funding program designed to boost public awareness, outreach, and education for crime victims through practical technology. OVC planned to fund the development of two separate mobile applications, each intended to help victims, their families, victim service providers, and allied professionals more easily navigate the criminal justice system and quickly connect with victim-centered resources and services. The overall concept is to meet people where they already are, on their phones, and provide clear, accessible pathways to information, support, and service connections during a time that is often confusing and overwhelming.
OVC expected to make two cooperative agreement awards, each up to $250,000, for an estimated total of $500,000. One app was required to have a national focus, meaning it should be useful across the country and designed for a broad audience operating in different jurisdictions. The second app was required to have a specific state, tribal, or local jurisdictional focus, meaning it should be tailored to the procedures, resources, and service networks in one defined jurisdiction. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that OVC anticipated substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination on deliverables, direction on federal priorities, and ongoing collaboration), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement.
Eligibility requirements were central and fairly strict, especially around the ability to actually build a functional mobile product. For the national-focus mobile app, the lead applicant had to be a nonprofit victim-serving organization with the demonstrated capacity to manage a project with nationwide scope. For the jurisdiction-specific app, the lead applicant had to be a state or local public agency, a tribal government, or a nonprofit organization that serves crime victims within a specific jurisdiction. In both cases, applicants had to prove they could execute the technical work by either partnering with an experienced technology partner (such as a professional software developer, a university, or a mobile app startup with relevant design and development experience) or by showing they had qualified staff with demonstrated mobile solution expertise supported by a resume. Importantly, if an applicant did not demonstrate an appropriate technology partnership, OVC stated the applicant would be considered ineligible for the solicitation, so documentation of that capacity was not optional.
Beyond technical capacity, OVC expected applicants to show real subject-matter understanding of how victims interact with the criminal justice system and what barriers they face when trying to obtain information, exercise rights, and access services. Applicants also needed to demonstrate the knowledge and capability to plan, design, develop, market, and assess a mobile solution, which implies the project was not just about coding an app but also about user-centered planning, outreach so the intended audience actually finds and uses it, and evaluation to understand whether it improves access or navigation in meaningful ways. To document eligibility and readiness, the solicitation required formal supporting materials such as Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), contracts, or similar documentation establishing partnerships and roles. The opportunity also clarified that a private nonprofit did not need to have formal 501(c)(3) status to apply.
The program falls under CFDA 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants) and did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The posting and creation date was April 4, 2014, with an application deadline of May 21, 2014, and OVC explicitly encouraged applicants to start early given the coordination and documentation needed. The archive date was June 20, 2014. OVC also noted it might make continuation awards in future fiscal years depending on the strength of applications, grantee performance, and available appropriations, which signals the agency’s interest in projects that can demonstrate early success and scale or improve over time.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Maria Acker, Communications Specialist, reachable by phone at 202 616 1729.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OVC FY 14 Vision 21 Victim Services Mobile Application opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to support practical technology that boosts public awareness, outreach, and education for crime victims. The solicitation focused specifically on developing mobile applications that help victims, their families, victim service providers, and allied professionals navigate the criminal justice system and connect quickly with victim-centered resources and services.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2014 3871.
How many awards did OVC expect to make, and for how much?
OVC expected to make two cooperative agreement awards, each up to $250,000, for an estimated total of $500,000.
What types of mobile applications were OVC planning to fund?
OVC planned to fund two separate mobile applications:
- A national-focus mobile app intended to be useful across the United States and applicable to users operating in different jurisdictions.
- A jurisdiction-specific mobile app tailored to a specific state, tribal, or local jurisdiction, including that jurisdiction's procedures, resources, and service networks.
What does it mean that one app must have a national focus?
A national focus means the app should be designed for broad use across the country, with content and navigation that can work for users in different jurisdictions.
What does it mean that one app must have a state, tribal, or local jurisdictional focus?
A jurisdictional focus means the app must be tailored to one defined jurisdiction (state, tribal, or local), reflecting that jurisdiction's criminal justice procedures, victim resources, and service networks.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about OVC's involvement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates OVC anticipated substantial involvement during the project period. The solicitation described involvement such as coordination on deliverables, direction on federal priorities, and ongoing collaboration, rather than minimal federal engagement.
Who was eligible to apply for the national-focus mobile app award?
For the national-focus mobile app, the lead applicant had to be a nonprofit victim-serving organization with demonstrated capacity to manage a project with nationwide scope.
Who was eligible to apply for the jurisdiction-specific mobile app award?
For the jurisdiction-specific mobile app, the lead applicant had to be one of the following within a specific jurisdiction:
- A state or local public agency
- A tribal government
- A nonprofit organization that serves crime victims
What technical capacity was required to be considered eligible?
Applicants had to demonstrate they could build a functional mobile product by either:
- Partnering with an experienced technology partner (for example, a professional software developer, a university, or a mobile app startup with relevant design and development experience), or
- Showing they had qualified staff with demonstrated mobile solution expertise, supported by a resume.
Was a technology partnership optional?
No. If an applicant did not demonstrate an appropriate technology partnership or equivalent in-house qualified expertise with documentation, OVC stated the applicant would be considered ineligible for the solicitation.
What kinds of documentation were required to support eligibility and readiness?
The solicitation required formal supporting materials such as Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), contracts, or similar documentation establishing partnerships and roles.
Did applicants need subject-matter expertise related to victim services and the justice system?
Yes. OVC expected applicants to demonstrate understanding of how victims interact with the criminal justice system and the barriers victims face when seeking information, exercising rights, and accessing services.
Was the project scope limited to coding the app?
No. OVC expected applicants to show knowledge and capability to plan, design, develop, market, and assess a mobile solution. This implies a full project lifecycle that includes user-centered planning, outreach so the intended audience finds and uses the app, and evaluation to determine whether it improves access or navigation.
Did a private nonprofit need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The opportunity clarified that a private nonprofit did not need to have formal 501(c)(3) status to apply.
What CFDA program number is associated with this funding?
This program falls under CFDA 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants).
Was cost sharing or a matching requirement required?
No. The solicitation stated that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The posting and creation date was April 4, 2014. The application deadline was May 21, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 20, 2014.
Did OVC encourage applicants to start early?
Yes. OVC explicitly encouraged applicants to start early due to the coordination and documentation needed, particularly around partnerships and supporting materials.
Could there be continuation awards in future years?
OVC noted it might make continuation awards in future fiscal years depending on the strength of applications, grantee performance, and available appropriations.
What is the overall concept behind the mobile app approach?
The concept is to meet people where they already are (on their phones) and provide clear, accessible pathways to information, support, and service connections during a time that can be confusing and overwhelming for victims and their families.
Who could be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Maria Acker, Communications Specialist, reachable by phone at 202 616 1729.
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