Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2015 4229
Apply for OVC 2015 4229
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 15 Specialized Services for Victims 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 16, 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 $5,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 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, units of local government (including federally recognized Indian tribal governments, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), 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. Tribal governments, tribal non profits, and organizations that specialize in serving American Indian/American Native victims of human trafficking are also 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. FY 2014 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Specialized Services applicants are not eligible to apply for funding under this solicitation, unless the new proposal outlines new services and cost items that were not included in the FY 2014 application. For additional eligibility information, see Section C. Eligibility Information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 15 Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking" (Funding Opportunity Number OVC-2015-4229) is a discretionary grant program offered as a cooperative agreement to strengthen and expand specialized, victim-centered services for people who have experienced human trafficking. The core purpose is to increase both the quality and the availability of direct services, with a clear emphasis on reaching victims who are often underserved or overlooked, including American Indian and Alaska Native victims and people who identify as LGBTQ or questioning. In addition to direct services, the program is designed to help communities respond more effectively to trafficking by building coordinated local systems, improving professional knowledge through training, and increasing public awareness so victims are more likely to be identified and connected to help.
OVC anticipated making up to nine awards under this solicitation, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $600,000 per award and an estimated total funding amount of $5.4 million. The award floor is listed as $0, meaning proposals could request varying amounts up to the ceiling depending on the scope and design. The program falls under CFDA 16.320, "Services for Trafficking Victims," and is categorized under Income Security and Social Services. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants needed to plan for meeting match obligations as part of their overall project budget and documentation.
Eligible applicants, as defined by statute and the solicitation language, include states, units of local government (which can include federally recognized tribal governments), and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations, including tribal nonprofits. The opportunity is especially relevant for organizations with a demonstrated track record providing victim assistance and related supports such as social services, legal services, emergency and longer-term shelter, and mental health services for trafficking victims. Tribal governments, tribal nonprofits, and organizations specializing in serving American Indian/Alaska Native trafficking victims are explicitly included among eligible applicants, reflecting OVC's priority of strengthening services in communities that may face unique barriers to access, geography, jurisdiction, or culturally specific needs.
The solicitation also supports collaborative approaches. OVC welcomes applications that involve two or more entities, but it requires that one eligible organization serve as the lead applicant and take primary responsibility for administering the award and managing the full project. Partner organizations can participate as subrecipients. Only one application per lead applicant would be considered, although subrecipients are allowed to participate in multiple proposals led by different applicants. An important restriction applies to prior recipients: FY 2014 "Services for Victims of Human Trafficking - Specialized Services" applicants are not eligible to apply unless the new proposal clearly offers new services and new cost items not included in the FY 2014 application.
The timeline for this opportunity was straightforward but tight. It was posted on April 16, 2015, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of June 1, 2015, and an archive date of July 1, 2015. Applicants were urged to start early due to the complexity of developing a strong proposal, assembling partnerships, meeting documentation requirements, and addressing the match requirement. OVC also noted that, depending on the merit of applications and the availability of future appropriations, it may choose to make awards from applications submitted under this solicitation in later fiscal years.
For prospective applicants seeking guidance or clarification on solicitation requirements, the listed program contact was Ivette Estrada, Victim Justice Program Specialist at OVC, reachable by telephone at 202-307-0932.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): OVC FY 15 Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking (OVC-2015-4229)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant program from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) titled "OVC FY 15 Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking" (Funding Opportunity Number OVC-2015-4229). The awards are made as cooperative agreements to strengthen and expand specialized, victim-centered services for people who have experienced human trafficking.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to increase both the quality and the availability of direct services for trafficking victims. The program also aims to help communities respond more effectively to human trafficking by building coordinated local systems, improving professional knowledge through training, and increasing public awareness so victims are more likely to be identified and connected to services.
Who is the program trying to reach, especially among underserved populations?
The solicitation emphasizes reaching victims who are often underserved or overlooked, including American Indian and Alaska Native victims and people who identify as LGBTQ or questioning.
What types of activities does the solicitation support?
Based on the description provided, the solicitation supports (1) specialized, victim-centered direct services and (2) community capacity and coordination activities, including coordinated local systems, training to improve professional knowledge, and public awareness efforts to improve identification and referrals.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement (a form of discretionary federal award).
How many awards did OVC expect to make?
OVC anticipated making up to nine awards under this solicitation.
What is the maximum amount that can be requested per award?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $600,000 per award.
What is the total estimated funding available across all awards?
The estimated total funding amount is $5.4 million.
Is there a minimum amount that must be requested?
The award floor is listed as $0, meaning proposals could request varying amounts up to the $600,000 ceiling depending on the project scope and design.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, and applicants needed to plan for meeting match obligations as part of the project budget and documentation.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program falls under CFDA 16.320, "Services for Trafficking Victims."
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include states, units of local government (which can include federally recognized tribal governments), and nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations, including tribal nonprofits.
Are tribal governments and tribal nonprofits eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are included under units of local government, and tribal nonprofit organizations are also explicitly included among eligible applicants.
Does OVC prioritize services for American Indian and Alaska Native communities?
The solicitation explicitly includes tribal governments, tribal nonprofits, and organizations specializing in serving American Indian/Alaska Native trafficking victims, reflecting OVC's priority of strengthening services in communities that may face barriers related to access, geography, jurisdiction, or culturally specific needs.
Does an applicant need prior experience serving trafficking victims?
The opportunity is described as especially relevant for organizations with a demonstrated track record providing victim assistance and related supports such as social services, legal services, emergency and longer-term shelter, and mental health services for trafficking victims.
Can multiple organizations apply together as a partnership?
Yes. OVC welcomes applications that involve two or more entities, but one eligible organization must serve as the lead applicant and take primary responsibility for administering the award and managing the full project.
What is the role of partner organizations in a collaborative application?
Partner organizations can participate as subrecipients, while the lead applicant is responsible for administering the award and managing the full project.
Can a lead applicant submit more than one application?
No. Only one application per lead applicant would be considered.
Can a subrecipient participate in more than one application?
Yes. Subrecipients are allowed to participate in multiple proposals led by different applicants.
Are there restrictions for prior recipients or prior applicants?
Yes. FY 2014 "Services for Victims of Human Trafficking - Specialized Services" applicants are not eligible to apply unless the new proposal clearly offers new services and new cost items that were not included in the FY 2014 application.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was June 1, 2015.
When was the solicitation archived?
The archive date was July 1, 2015.
Did OVC encourage applicants to start early?
Yes. Applicants were urged to start early due to the complexity of developing a strong proposal, assembling partnerships, meeting documentation requirements, and addressing the match requirement.
Could awards be made from these applications in later fiscal years?
Yes. OVC noted that, depending on the merit of applications and the availability of future appropriations, it may choose to make awards from applications submitted under this solicitation in later fiscal years.
Who can be contacted for questions about the solicitation?
The listed program contact was Ivette Estrada, Victim Justice Program Specialist at OVC.
What is the phone number for the program contact?
Ivette Estrada could be reached by telephone at 202-307-0932.
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