Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2016 9290
Apply for OVC 2016 9290
- The USDOJ-OJP-OVC in the income security and social services, law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 16 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 28, 2016 and posted on Mar 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 16 Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2016 9290) is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (USDOJ-OJP-OVC). It uses a cooperative agreement model, which generally means awardees should expect a more collaborative relationship with the federal funder than in a typical grant, including ongoing coordination, reporting, and potential involvement from OVC in shaping or monitoring project activities. The program aligns with service and justice-oriented funding areas, including Income Security and Social Services as well as Law, Justice, and Legal Services, and it is associated with CFDA 16.320.
The central purpose of the solicitation is to improve both the availability and the quality of services for victims of human trafficking as defined under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended. The program emphasizes two connected strategies: first, strengthening interagency collaboration and a coordinated community response so victims are identified and supported more effectively across systems; and second, delivering high-quality, victim-centered services that respond to the specific, individual needs of people who have experienced trafficking. The overall framing is practical and service-driven: the goal is not only to provide direct help to survivors, but to make local and regional systems work better together so victims do not fall through gaps between agencies and service providers.
Funding is intended for victim service organizations that can demonstrate an established track record of serving victims of human trafficking. Rather than supporting broad, general operations, the solicitation is oriented toward specialized service delivery. It is designed to fund projects that focus on a particular service or intervention (for example, a distinct type of victim support), services delivered in specialized settings (meaning services tailored to the realities of a particular context), or services aimed at specific subgroups of trafficking victims. The focus on specialization signals that OVC is looking for applicants to fill clearly defined needs in the service continuum, especially where tailored expertise, targeted outreach, or a particular service model is required to meet survivor needs effectively.
In addition to direct services, the program also supports capacity-building work that helps communities respond more effectively to trafficking. This includes developing and strengthening interagency partnerships, delivering professional training to improve identification and response practices among frontline professionals, and conducting public awareness activities to increase community understanding and improve pathways to assistance. In other words, the solicitation supports a combined approach: immediate assistance for survivors alongside longer-term improvements in how local systems coordinate, refer, and respond.
Key administrative details include an award ceiling of $600,000 per award, with an anticipated 13 awards. The opportunity was posted and created on March 28, 2016, with an application closing date of May 12, 2016. Eligibility is listed as “Others” with clarification expected in the solicitation’s additional eligibility information, indicating applicants would need to consult the full document to confirm precise organizational requirements. Overall, this opportunity is structured to expand specialized, high-quality victim services and to reinforce coordinated community responses so trafficking victims can access comprehensive, effective support.
FAQs: OVC FY 16 Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking (OVC 2016 9290)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "OVC FY 16 Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking." The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2016 9290.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (USDOJ-OJP-OVC).
What type of award mechanism is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The solicitation uses a cooperative agreement model, which generally involves a more collaborative relationship with OVC than a typical grant.
What does a "cooperative agreement" mean for an awardee?
Based on the description provided, awardees should expect ongoing coordination and reporting, and there may be involvement from OVC in shaping or monitoring project activities as the project is implemented.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to improve both the availability and the quality of services for victims of human trafficking as defined under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended.
How does the solicitation define the target population?
The target population is victims of human trafficking as defined under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended.
What are the core strategies emphasized by this program?
The program emphasizes two connected strategies: (1) strengthening interagency collaboration and a coordinated community response so victims are identified and supported more effectively across systems, and (2) delivering high-quality, victim-centered services that respond to the specific, individual needs of trafficking victims.
Is this funding focused on direct services, systems work, or both?
Both. The opportunity supports direct, victim-centered services for survivors and also supports capacity-building and coordination work that improves how local and regional systems identify, refer, and respond to trafficking.
Who is this funding intended for?
Funding is intended for victim service organizations that can demonstrate an established track record of serving victims of human trafficking.
Is the program meant to support general operations for an organization?
No. The solicitation is oriented toward specialized service delivery rather than broad, general operations.
What does "specialized services" mean in this opportunity?
As described, projects should focus on a particular service or intervention, services delivered in specialized settings, or services aimed at specific subgroups of trafficking victims. The overall intent is to fill clearly defined needs in the service continuum using tailored expertise, targeted outreach, or a specific service model.
Can projects focus on a specific type of victim support rather than offering everything?
Yes. The opportunity is designed to fund projects that focus on a particular service or intervention (for example, a distinct type of victim support) rather than attempting to cover all services broadly.
Can projects focus on services in specialized settings?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly includes services delivered in specialized settings, described as services tailored to the realities of a particular context.
Can projects focus on specific subgroups of trafficking victims?
Yes. One of the specialization approaches described is focusing services on specific subgroups of trafficking victims.
Does the program support interagency partnerships and coordinated community responses?
Yes. Strengthening interagency collaboration and building a coordinated community response is a central emphasis of the solicitation.
What kinds of capacity-building activities are supported?
The program supports capacity-building such as developing and strengthening interagency partnerships, delivering professional training to improve identification and response practices among frontline professionals, and conducting public awareness activities to improve community understanding and pathways to assistance.
Does the opportunity support training for professionals?
Yes. Professional training to improve identification and response practices among frontline professionals is specifically mentioned as a supported activity.
Does the opportunity support public awareness activities?
Yes. Public awareness activities are included as an example of supported capacity-building work to increase community understanding and improve pathways to assistance.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $600,000 per award.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates 13 awards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on March 28, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 12, 2016.
What policy or legal framework is referenced for trafficking victim definitions?
The solicitation references the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended, for the definition of victims of human trafficking.
What funding areas does this opportunity align with?
The opportunity aligns with service and justice-oriented funding areas, including Income Security and Social Services as well as Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.320.
What does the eligibility category "Others" mean here?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with clarification expected in the solicitation's additional eligibility information. Based on the information provided, applicants would need to consult the full solicitation to confirm precise organizational requirements.
What kind of applicants appear to be prioritized?
Based on the description, priority is aligned with victim service organizations that have an established track record of serving trafficking victims and can deliver specialized services or interventions that fill defined needs in the service continuum.
Is the program more focused on service delivery outcomes or broader research/policy work?
The overall framing is practical and service-driven, emphasizing direct help to survivors and improvements in system coordination so victims are identified, referred, and supported more effectively across agencies and providers.
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