Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2015 4228
Apply for OVC 2015 4228
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 15 Comprehensive Services for Victims of All Forms of Human Trafficking" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.320 Services for Trafficking Victims.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 23, 2015 and posted on Apr 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 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 $7,500,000.00 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).
- By statute, grants under this program may be awarded to states, federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), units of local government, and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (including tribal nonprofits). For the purposes of this program, a unit of local government is any city, county, township, town, borough, parish, village, or other general purpose political subdivision of a state, territory, or federally recognized Indian tribal government. Organizations with a demonstrated history of providing victim assistance, social services, legal services, shelter, or mental health services for victims of human trafficking are eligible to apply. 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.OVC welcomes applications that involve two or more entities however, one eligible entity must be the applicant and the others must be proposed as subrecipients. The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for administering the funding and managing the entire project. Only one application per lead applicant will be considered however, subrecipients may be part of multiple proposals.Current OVC trafficking victim services grantees who received funding from the OVC FY 2014 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking solicitation are not eligible to apply for funding under this solicitation, unless the new proposal outlines services or interventions that were not included within their FY 2014 grant.For additional eligibility information, see Section C. Eligibility Information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) FY 15 Comprehensive Services for Victims of All Forms of Human Trafficking grant (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2015 4228; CFDA 16.320) is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to expand and strengthen services for people who have experienced any form of human trafficking. OVC set out to make up to 10 awards, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $750,000 each, for an estimated total program investment of $7.5 million. The overall purpose is to increase both the quality and the availability of victim services so survivors can better pursue goals like greater autonomy and self-sufficiency, and a stronger sense of safety and well-being.
The program is focused on two major objectives. First, it aims to improve interagency collaboration and build a coordinated community response, recognizing that trafficking victims often need help from multiple systems at once (such as victim services, law enforcement, healthcare, housing, and immigration or other legal services). Second, it prioritizes delivering high-quality, survivor-centered services that are tailored to each victim's specific needs, rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. In practice, the opportunity is meant to support communities in developing or enhancing networks of providers who can respond quickly, consistently, and effectively to trafficking cases, while also ensuring that direct services are trauma-informed and responsive to individual circumstances.
Eligibility is broad but defined by statute. Eligible applicants include states, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, units of local government (for example, cities, counties, townships, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general-purpose political subdivisions), and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations, including tribal nonprofits. OVC specifically notes that organizations with a demonstrated history of providing victim assistance and related supports (such as social services, legal services, shelter, or mental health services for trafficking victims) are eligible. Applications that involve partnerships among two or more entities are welcomed, but one eligible organization must serve as the lead applicant, with other participating organizations structured as subrecipients. Only one application per lead applicant will be considered, although subrecipients are allowed to participate in multiple proposals led by different applicants.
There are a couple of important restrictions and program conditions highlighted in the announcement. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to document and meet the match obligation described in the full solicitation materials. In addition, current OVC trafficking victim services grantees funded under the OVC FY 2014 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking solicitation are not eligible to apply under this FY 15 solicitation unless they propose services or interventions that were not included in their FY 2014 award. OVC also indicates it may choose to fund highly rated applications in future fiscal years depending on application merit and the availability of appropriations, which signals that strong proposals could remain competitive beyond the immediate award cycle if funding allows.
Key dates associated with the opportunity include a posted date of April 16, 2015, a closing deadline of June 1, 2015 (the original and current closing date are the same), and an archive date of July 1, 2015. Applicants were encouraged to start early due to the complexity typical of cooperative agreement applications and the coordination required among multiple service partners. For technical or programmatic questions about the solicitation requirements, the contact listed is Olivia Grew, Victim Justice Program Specialist at OVC, reachable by phone at 202-616-8803.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) FY 15 Comprehensive Services for Victims of All Forms of Human Trafficking grant.
What are the identifying numbers for this grant opportunity?
Funding Opportunity Number (FON): OVC 2015 4228. CFDA: 16.320.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose is to expand and strengthen services for people who have experienced any form of human trafficking by increasing both the quality and availability of victim services, so survivors can better pursue goals such as greater autonomy and self-sufficiency, and a stronger sense of safety and well-being.
How many awards does OVC plan to make?
OVC planned to make up to 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) amount is $750,000 per award.
What is the estimated total program investment?
The estimated total investment is $7.5 million.
What are the two main objectives of this program?
The program focuses on (1) improving interagency collaboration and building a coordinated community response, and (2) delivering high-quality, survivor-centered services tailored to each victim's specific needs.
What does "coordinated community response" mean in this context?
It means creating or strengthening collaboration across multiple systems that trafficking victims may rely on, such as victim services, law enforcement, healthcare, housing, and immigration or other legal services, so support is more coordinated and consistent.
What kind of service approach does OVC prioritize?
OVC prioritizes high-quality, survivor-centered, trauma-informed services that are tailored to individual circumstances rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include states, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, units of local government (such as cities, counties, townships, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general-purpose political subdivisions), and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations, including tribal nonprofits.
Are nonprofits eligible even if they are not government entities?
Yes. Nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (including tribal nonprofits) are listed as eligible applicants.
Does OVC require applicants to have prior experience serving trafficking victims?
OVC notes that organizations with a demonstrated history of providing victim assistance and related supports (such as social services, legal services, shelter, or mental health services for trafficking victims) are eligible.
Are partnerships or collaborative applications allowed?
Yes. Applications that involve partnerships among two or more entities are welcomed.
If multiple organizations partner, who submits the application?
One eligible organization must serve as the lead applicant, and other participating organizations should be structured as subrecipients.
Can a lead applicant submit more than one application?
No. Only one application per lead applicant will be considered.
Can a subrecipient participate in more than one application?
Yes. Subrecipients are allowed to participate in multiple proposals led by different applicants.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, and applicants should be prepared to document and meet the match obligation described in the full solicitation materials.
Are any current grantees restricted from applying?
Yes. Current OVC trafficking victim services grantees funded under the OVC FY 2014 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking solicitation are not eligible to apply under this FY 15 solicitation unless they propose services or interventions that were not included in their FY 2014 award.
Does this opportunity support services for all forms of human trafficking?
Yes. The opportunity is intended to expand and strengthen services for people who have experienced any form of human trafficking.
What kinds of systems and partners are referenced as important for collaboration?
The announcement highlights the need for coordination across systems such as victim services, law enforcement, healthcare, housing, and immigration or other legal services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is April 16, 2015.
What is the application deadline?
The closing deadline is June 1, 2015 (the original and current closing date are the same).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 1, 2015.
Does OVC mention anything about possible funding in future years?
Yes. OVC indicates it may choose to fund highly rated applications in future fiscal years depending on application merit and the availability of appropriations.
Who should applicants contact with technical or programmatic questions?
The contact listed is Olivia Grew, Victim Justice Program Specialist at OVC.
What is the contact phone number for questions about the solicitation?
Olivia Grew can be reached at 202-616-8803.
Did OVC provide any advice about when to begin the application process?
Yes. Applicants were encouraged to start early due to the complexity typical of cooperative agreement applications and the coordination required among multiple service partners.
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