Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2014 3944
Apply for OVC 2014 3944
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2014 VOCA Victim Compensation Formula" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.576 Crime Victim Compensation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 9, 2014 and posted on Jun 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 53 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to state victim compensation programs that are eligible to administer VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grants. (See Eligibility, page 3 of the solicitation.)
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Opportunity Summary:
The OVC FY 2014 VOCA Victim Compensation Formula grant is a federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), designed to support state and territorial crime victim compensation programs. It operates as a formula grant rather than a competitive program, meaning eligible applicants do not compete against one another for a limited number of awards based on narrative scoring. Instead, each eligible program receives an allocation calculated using a set formula tied to the program's prior benefit spending. The goal is to help states and territories pay compensation benefits to eligible victims of crime, strengthening the availability and stability of victim compensation nationwide.
Funding is awarded based on what the state previously paid out of state funds for victim compensation benefits. Specifically, OVC will provide each eligible state victim compensation program an annual grant equal to 60 percent of the state-funded benefits it paid two years earlier, with one key exclusion: amounts paid for property damage are not counted in the spending base used to calculate the award. In practical terms, the grant amount for FY 2014 depends on the state's qualifying victim compensation benefit expenditures from two years before the award year, ensuring that the award reflects actual benefit activity and prior investment by the state.
The funds must primarily be used to pay compensation awards to crime victims. The solicitation allows a limited exception for administrative and training costs: states may retain up to 5 percent of their total grant amount for administration and training purposes. This carve-out is intended to help programs cover essential operational needs, such as staff development and administrative functions that support timely, accurate benefit determinations, while keeping the focus of the funding on direct financial assistance to victims.
Eligibility is restricted to state victim compensation programs that are authorized and eligible to administer VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grants. The opportunity lists an expected 53 awards, which aligns with the number of eligible state and territorial programs typically participating in VOCA compensation funding. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so recipients are not required to provide a financial match as a condition of receiving these federal funds.
Applications must be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Grants Management System (GMS), not through Grants.gov. Applicants are instructed to review the solicitation's "How to Apply" section (referenced as page 8) for the specific submission steps and system requirements. Because registration and submission through GMS can take time, applicants are encouraged to begin the process well in advance of the deadline.
Key dates and identifiers included in the announcement are: posting and creation date of June 9, 2014; application deadline of July 23, 2014; and archive date of August 22, 2014. The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2014 3944, and the CFDA number is 16.576 (Crime Victim Compensation). For help accessing the full announcement or resolving application issues, applicants are directed to contact their designated OVC victim justice program specialist at 202-307-5983 or by email to their OVC specialist.
OVC FY 2014 VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grant (OVC 2014 3944) - FAQs
What is the OVC FY 2014 VOCA Victim Compensation Formula grant?
It is a federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), intended to support state and territorial crime victim compensation programs by helping them pay compensation benefits to eligible victims of crime.
Is this a competitive grant program?
No. This is a formula grant, not a competitive program. Eligible applicants do not compete against one another based on narrative scoring. Each eligible program receives an allocation calculated using a defined formula.
How is the grant amount calculated?
OVC will provide each eligible state victim compensation program an annual grant equal to 60 percent of the state-funded victim compensation benefits it paid two years earlier, excluding amounts paid for property damage from the spending base used to calculate the award.
Why does the formula use benefit spending from two years earlier?
The award amount for FY 2014 is tied to qualifying benefit expenditures from two years prior, so the grant reflects actual benefit activity and prior state investment in victim compensation.
Are property damage payments included in the calculation?
No. Amounts paid for property damage are not counted in the spending base used to calculate the award.
What can the funds be used for?
The funds must primarily be used to pay compensation awards to crime victims.
Can any of the funds be used for administrative or training costs?
Yes. States may retain up to 5 percent of their total grant amount for administration and training purposes.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to state victim compensation programs that are authorized and eligible to administer VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grants.
How many awards does OVC expect to make?
The opportunity lists an expected 53 awards, consistent with the typical number of eligible state and territorial programs participating in VOCA compensation funding.
Where must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Grants Management System (GMS), not through Grants.gov.
Where can applicants find the application instructions?
Applicants are instructed to review the solicitation's "How to Apply" section (referenced as page 8) for specific submission steps and system requirements.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date is June 9, 2014.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is July 23, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is August 22, 2014.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2014 3944.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 16.576 (Crime Victim Compensation).
Who should applicants contact for help with the announcement or application issues?
Applicants are directed to contact their designated OVC victim justice program specialist at 202-307-5983 or by email to their OVC specialist.
Why are applicants encouraged to start early?
Registration and submission through GMS can take time, so applicants are encouraged to begin the process well in advance of the deadline.
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