Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2015 4238
Apply for OVC 2015 4238
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 15 2016 National Crime Victims Rights Week Community Awareness Projects" 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 May 1, 2015 and posted on Apr 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $375,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $375,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofits), faith and community based organizations, and public agencies. A nonprofit organization that serves crime victims does not need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation.OVC may elect to make awards for applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, dependent on the merit of the applications and on the availability of appropriations.For additional eligibility information, see Section C. Eligibility Information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) announced a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OVC-2015-4238) to support community-based public education and awareness efforts tied to 2016 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW). Through this solicitation, OVC planned to make a single cooperative agreement award, with total available funding up to $375,000. The central purpose of the project is not to directly fund dozens of separate awards, but to fund one lead organization that can turn around and support roughly 60 communities and victim assistance organizations across the country. That support is meant to help local jurisdictions run effective NCVRW activities by providing technical assistance and by managing the financial, programmatic, and administrative pieces needed to deliver community awareness projects at scale.
Because the award is structured as a cooperative agreement, the expectation is that the recipient will work closely with OVC during planning and implementation rather than operating entirely independently. The funded organization would effectively act as a national coordinator and support hub for NCVRW community awareness efforts, helping local partners organize events, develop outreach plans, and carry out public-facing activities that highlight crime victims' rights and available services. The solicitation frames the work as public education and awareness in local jurisdictions during the 2016 observance, meaning the emphasis is on visibility, messaging, and community engagement rather than long-term direct service expansion.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit organizations), faith- and community-based organizations, and public agencies. One notable detail is that a nonprofit organization serving crime victims does not need to have formal 501(c)(3) status to apply under this solicitation, which broadens access for community organizations that may be structured differently but still operate as nonprofits. The funding does not require cost sharing or matching funds, so applicants are not obligated to contribute a set percentage of non-federal resources to be considered.
Key administrative details include an expected number of awards of one, an award ceiling of $375,000 (with no stated award floor), and classification under CFDA 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants). The opportunity was posted April 30, 2015, with a closing deadline of June 15, 2015, and an archive date of July 15, 2015. Applicants were encouraged to begin preparing well ahead of the deadline, which is consistent with the typical workload involved in building a competitive proposal for a national coordination role that includes sub-award management or structured support to multiple communities.
OVC also noted that it may choose to make awards from applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, depending on application merit and the availability of appropriations. For help with the solicitation requirements, the listed point of contact was Kim Kelberg, Victim Justice Program Specialist, at (202) 305-2903, with the agency identified as the Office for Victims of Crime.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Funding Opportunity Number OVC-2015-4238, to support community-based public education and awareness efforts tied to the 2016 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) observance.
What is the main goal of the project?
The central goal is to fund one lead organization to serve as a national coordinator and support hub for NCVRW community awareness efforts, helping local jurisdictions run effective activities that highlight crime victims' rights and available services.
How many awards did OVC plan to make under this solicitation?
OVC planned to make a single award.
What type of award is being offered?
The solicitation is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient is expected to work closely with OVC during planning and implementation rather than operating entirely independently.
How much funding is available?
The total funding available is up to $375,000, which is also the award ceiling. No award floor is stated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The funding does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit organizations), faith- and community-based organizations, and public agencies.
Do nonprofit applicants need 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
Not necessarily. The solicitation notes that a nonprofit organization serving crime victims does not need to have formal 501(c)(3) status to apply.
Is this opportunity intended to fund many separate community awards directly?
No. The solicitation emphasizes funding one lead organization rather than directly funding dozens of separate awards.
What is the expected role of the funded organization?
The funded organization would act as a national coordinator and support hub. This includes supporting roughly 60 communities and victim assistance organizations across the country by providing technical assistance and managing the financial, programmatic, and administrative elements needed to deliver community awareness projects at scale.
About how many communities or local organizations are expected to be supported?
The solicitation describes supporting roughly 60 communities and victim assistance organizations nationwide.
What kinds of activities are expected to be supported at the local level?
The focus is on public education and awareness in local jurisdictions during the 2016 NCVRW observance. The solicitation frames the work as public-facing activities that increase visibility, strengthen messaging, and encourage community engagement around victims' rights and services.
Is the focus on long-term direct victim services?
No. The emphasis described is on public education and awareness for the 2016 observance, rather than long-term direct service expansion.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The solicitation is classified under CFDA 16.582 (Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants).
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
It was posted on April 30, 2015. The closing deadline was June 15, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 15, 2015.
Did OVC indicate anything about making awards from this solicitation in future years?
Yes. OVC noted it may choose to make awards from applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, depending on application merit and the availability of appropriations.
Why were applicants encouraged to start early?
Applicants were encouraged to begin preparing well ahead of the deadline, consistent with the workload involved in developing a competitive proposal for a national coordination role that includes providing structured support to multiple communities and handling related administrative management.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the solicitation?
The listed point of contact is Kim Kelberg, Victim Justice Program Specialist, at (202) 305-2903, with the agency identified as the Office for Victims of Crime.
Which federal office is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
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