Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2015 4245
Apply for OVC 2015 4245
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the employment, labor and training information and statistics income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 15 Vision 21 Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship Program Translation and Dissemination of Statistical Data" 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 May 1, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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 practitioners or researchers in the victim service field with extensive knowledge and experience related to the provision of services (organizations are not eligible to apply). Applicants should have considerable expertise on the funding and administration of victim assistance and compensation programs and the major challenges, developments, and needs in the victim service field. Applicants must demonstrate substantial knowledge of data and research related to victimization and victim services and the skills to communicate orally and in writing with a broad audience of stakeholders. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in statistics or survey methodology. Applicants must be willing to commit a substantial portion of their time over a 24 month period to work with BJS and OVC on translating BJS statistical data for increased utility in the victim service field. The Fellow will be expected to work onsite in Washington, DC on a full time basis. 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 OVC FY 15 Vision 21 Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship Program: Translation and Dissemination of Statistical Data (Funding Opportunity Number OVC-2015-4245) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), offered as a cooperative agreement. The goal is to support a single, joint fellowship in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) that strengthens how statistical data and social science research are translated, synthesized, and communicated for practical use in the victim services field. In plain terms, this fellowship is meant to bridge the gap between complex national data and the day-to-day needs of victim service providers, administrators, and policymakers by turning research findings into clearer, more usable products that can guide decisions, improve programs, and inform policy.
OVC anticipated making one award with total funding up to $500,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and no minimum award floor stated. The estimated total funding for the solicitation is also $500,000, reflecting the expectation of one funded fellow. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means the fellow is not required to bring additional non-federal funds to receive the award. The program is categorized under areas including employment, labor and training; information and statistics; and income security and social services, consistent with its emphasis on workforce-style professional development combined with statistical translation and dissemination for social service systems.
A defining feature of this opportunity is that it is designed for an individual fellow rather than an organization. Eligible applicants must be practitioners or researchers in the victim service field with deep, demonstrated experience related to the provision of victim services. Organizations are explicitly not eligible to apply, which makes this more like a funded professional placement or embedded fellowship than a typical program grant to an agency. The ideal candidate is expected to bring substantial familiarity with how victim assistance and compensation programs are funded and administered, and to understand major challenges, trends, emerging issues, and unmet needs across the victim services landscape.
Because the fellowship centers on making statistical information more accessible and useful, applicants must also show strong knowledge of victimization and victim services data and research, along with the ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders. That includes both oral and written communication, suggesting the fellow will likely be producing briefings, summaries, guidance products, and other dissemination materials that translate BJS data into formats that victim service professionals can readily apply. Preference is given to candidates with a background in statistics or survey methodology, which aligns with the focus on BJS statistical products and the specialized skills needed to accurately interpret and explain survey-based findings.
The fellowship is structured as a substantial time commitment over a 24-month period, and it is not a part-time or remote engagement. The fellow must be willing to work on site in Washington, DC on a full-time basis, collaborating directly with both OVC and BJS. The cooperative agreement instrument type also signals an ongoing, collaborative federal role during the project period, meaning the fellow will not simply deliver products independently but will work closely with federal partners on priorities, messaging, dissemination strategy, and outputs intended to increase the utility of BJS data for the victim services field.
Key dates for the opportunity include a posted date of May 1, 2015, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of June 15, 2015, and an archive date of July 15, 2015. Applicants were encouraged to start early ahead of the deadline, which is typical for federal solicitations that require detailed narratives and supporting documentation. The solicitation also notes that OVC may choose to make awards from applications submitted under this announcement in future fiscal years, depending on application merit and the availability of appropriated funds, which indicates OVC wanted to preserve flexibility if strong candidates emerged and funding allowed.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement or who needed clarification on solicitation requirements, the listed contact for assistance was Susan Williams, Associate Director of Program Development, reachable by phone at 202-307-5290. General background information about OVC fellowships was directed to the Jobs and Fellowships section of the OVC website at www.ovc.gov/about/jobs.html.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity and what is the funding opportunity number?
The opportunity is titled "OVC FY 15 Vision 21 Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship Program: Translation and Dissemination of Statistical Data." The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC-2015-4245.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What type of award is this?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which indicates ongoing collaboration with federal partners during the project period.
What is the purpose of this fellowship in plain terms?
The fellowship is intended to bridge the gap between complex national statistical data and the day-to-day needs of victim service providers, administrators, and policymakers. The fellow will help translate, synthesize, and communicate research and statistical findings into clearer, usable products that can guide decisions, improve programs, and inform policy in the victim services field.
Is this a grant for an organization or for an individual?
This opportunity is designed for an individual fellow, not an organization. Organizations are explicitly not eligible to apply.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are practitioners or researchers in the victim service field with deep, demonstrated experience related to the provision of victim services.
Are organizations allowed to apply on behalf of a candidate?
No. The solicitation explicitly states that organizations are not eligible to apply, reflecting that this is an individual fellowship rather than a typical organizational program grant.
How many awards did OVC anticipate making?
OVC anticipated making one award to support a single, joint fellowship in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
What is the maximum funding available?
The total funding anticipated for the solicitation is up to $500,000. The award ceiling is $500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the fellow is not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to receive the award.
What is the expected project length?
The fellowship is structured as a 24-month commitment.
Is the fellowship part-time or full-time?
The fellowship is a substantial, full-time commitment.
Can the fellowship be completed remotely?
No. The fellow must be willing to work on site in Washington, DC on a full-time basis.
Where will the fellow be based?
The fellow is expected to work on site in Washington, DC, collaborating directly with OVC and BJS.
Which federal partners will the fellow work with?
The fellowship is a joint effort in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), and the fellow will collaborate with both OVC and BJS.
What kinds of activities or outputs are implied by the fellowship description?
Based on the description, the fellow is expected to translate and disseminate BJS statistical data and social science research into practical, usable products for the victim services field. This likely includes developing briefings, summaries, guidance products, and other dissemination materials that make findings easier to understand and apply.
What expertise is the fellowship looking for in a candidate?
The ideal candidate has substantial familiarity with how victim assistance and compensation programs are funded and administered, and understands major challenges, trends, emerging issues, and unmet needs in the victim services landscape.
What data-related knowledge is expected of applicants?
Applicants must show strong knowledge of victimization and victim services data and research, along with the ability to accurately interpret and clearly explain findings for practical use by the field.
What communication skills are important for this fellowship?
Strong oral and written communication skills are emphasized, reflecting the fellowship's focus on translating and communicating statistical information to a wide range of stakeholders.
Is any preference stated for specific technical backgrounds?
Yes. Preference is given to candidates with a background in statistics or survey methodology, consistent with the focus on BJS statistical products and survey-based findings.
What program areas does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under employment, labor and training; information and statistics; and income security and social services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is May 1, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was June 15, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 15, 2015.
Did the solicitation mention anything about making awards in future fiscal years?
Yes. The solicitation indicates OVC may choose to make awards from applications submitted under this announcement in future fiscal years, depending on application merit and the availability of appropriated funds.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for clarification on solicitation requirements?
For assistance, the listed contact is Susan Williams, Associate Director of Program Development, at 202-307-5290.
Where can someone find general background information about OVC fellowships?
General background information was directed to the Jobs and Fellowships section of the OVC website at www.ovc.gov/about/jobs.html.
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