FY09 SART Conference 2011 (PDF 223 kb)—A competitive program that will award $500,000 to a private nonprofit organization or public agency to plan and implement the provision of state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary training to approximately 1,000 SART professional, including expert trainers and scholarship recipients, at the 2011 National SART Training Conference. OVC has provided funding in the amount of $235,000 under this grant to support scholarships for SART and law enforcement that covers conference fees, travel, and lodging expenses. These scholarship opportunities successfully encouraged and supported the attendance of core disciplines at past SART Conferences. The applicant awarded funding under this cooperative agreement will work in close coordination and consultation with OVC in all aspects of the development of this conference. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the May 14, 2009 deadline.

FY 2009 Tribal Victim Assistance Discretionary Grant Program (PDF 203 kb)—This grant makes up to $3 million available to plan, implement, and/or enhance the ability of tribal victim assistance programs to support American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities to improve their ability to identify the needs of crime victims and the types of victimization on which to focus; provide direct services to victims of crime; and address the needs of unserved and underserved victims, particularly those victimized by crimes such as child abuse, homicide, elder abuse, driving while intoxicated (DWI), and gang violence. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of May 5, 2009.

FY 2009 Tribal Victim Assistance Training and Technical Assistance (PDF 198 kb)—This grant makes $500,000 available to one applicant to provide comprehensive, skills-building training and technical assistance to grantees that have received funding under the FY 2009 Tribal Victim Assistance Discretionary Grant Program. Eligible applicants must have experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including tribal commercial and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortiums. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the May 5, 2009, deadline.

FY 2009 Identity Theft Victim Assistance Networks Program (PDF 167 kb)—The purpose of this program is to help expand the outreach and capacity of victim service programs across the nation to better address the rights and needs of victims of identity theft. This cooperative agreement makes $500,000 available to a national victim-serving organization that would in turn make up to 15 sub-grants (of up to $20,000 each) to establish collaborative regional, statewide, and community coalitions dedicated to improving the response to victims of identity theft. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the April 30, 2009, deadline.

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS -- Announced March 23, 2009: Recovery Act–Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program has funds available to improve the criminal justice system, provide assistance to crime victims, and help communities prevent drug abuse and crime. Apply by April 27, 2009.

April 27, 2009

(Recovery Act funds)

Children’s Justice Act (CJA) Partnerships for Indian Communities Grant Program (PDF 242 kb)—A total of up to $2.5 million is available to federally recognized Indian tribes and nonprofit tribal organizations to help American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities develop, establish, and operate specialized services and procedures to improve the investigation, prosecution, and overall handling of cases of child abuse, and to address the needs of AI/AN child abuse victims in a manner that lessens the trauma to the victims and increases culturally appropriate service provision. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the April 6, 2009 deadline.

Training and Technical Assistance for Children’s Justice Act (CJA) Partnerships for Indian Communities Grant Program (PDF 230 kb)—This grant makes available $500,000 to a nonprofit organization—including faith-based and community organizations—that can provide hands-on, culturally relevant training and technical assistance to American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) grantees who have received funding through the FY09 CJA Partnerships for Indian Communities Discretionary Grant Program. Training should focus on multidisciplinary approaches to investigating, prosecuting, treating, and advocating for victims of child abuse and child sexual abuse and should include strategies for minimizing trauma to child victims and maximizing needed services to victims. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the April 6, 2009, deadline.

FY 2009 State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative (PDF 303 kb)
This grant opportunity offers up to six first-year awards of $35,000 for the development and provision of comprehensive, academically based, fundamental education and training for victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice personal, and allied professionals who routinely work with victims of crime. Grants could total $195,000 for this 3-year project. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment from the state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance and compensation program offices to help develop the Academy. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the April 1, 2009, deadline.

FY 2009 Recovery Act–National Field-Generated Training, Technical Assistance, and Demonstration Projects (PDF 230 kb)

Update Alert: Errata Sheet (PDF 75 kb)

This grant opportunity offers awards of $50,000 to $500,000 to private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations, colleges or universities, public agencies, and tribal governments and organizations to support the development of national-scope training, technical assistance, and demonstration project initiatives. All initiatives must focus on improving the capacity of victim service providers and allied practitioners to advance rights and services to crime victims in a variety of areas, including child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, and stalking. The core requirements for the Recovery Act solicitation remain the same as the core requirements for the version posted to Grants.gov in December 2008. This Recovery Act solicitation includes additional goals, objectives, and certifications; quarterly progress reports; and revised performance measures. Additionally, applicants for multi-year projects must apply for all proposed funding in their applications and a single award will be made during FY09. For more details, see Frequently Asked Questions. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the deadline.

Funding Alert: This solicitation has been revised to reflect the requirements of the 2009 Recovery Act. If you have completed an application for the NFG solicitation posted to Grants.gov in December 2008, please do not submit it without the changes that must be made as a result of the change in funding source. Continue to check the OVC Recovery Act web page frequently for updates on reporting, certifications, and other information to assist you in applying for and administering your grant.

DEADLINE EXTENDED:
March 26, 2009

Enhancing Public Awareness and Outreach for Victims in Underserved Communities (PDF 85 kb)—This program will grant 5 awards of up to $75,000 each to raise awareness among underserved populations regarding victims’ rights and available resources for crime victims in the local community. Underserved victim populations may include, but are not limited to, victims who are immigrants with limited English proficiency, American Indian, have disabilities, are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing, or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) populations. A private nonprofit organization does not need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation. When developing a strategy, please note that OVC cannot fund prevention- or researched-focused initiatives. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the January 22, 2009 deadline.

Action Partnerships for National Membership, Professional and Community Service Organizations (PDF, 84 kb)—A competitive program that will award up to five cooperative agreements of $100,000 each for a national nonprofit professional and community service organization that has the capacity to conduct a national scope project to promote awareness and advocacy for the rights and needs of crime victims. The project should expand the members’ knowledge and understanding of issues related to serving crime victims, and encourage members who work with crime victims to integrate this information into their daily practices. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the January 21, 2009, deadline.

Intensive Case Management for Family Members of Homicide Victims in Rural Areas (PDF 90 kb)—A competitive program that will award up to $200,000 to a private nonprofit organization or public agency to identify, institutionalize, and replicate promising practices related to the provision of a comprehensive array of services to family members of homicide victims in rural areas. In the first 12-month phase of this project, funding will be used to develop or enhance a comprehensive service strategy for services to family members after a homicide. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the January 20, 2009 deadline.

2010 NCVRW Resource Guide (PDF 230 kb)—
A competitive program that will award one cooperative agreement of $225,000 for either a private nonprofit organization or a public agency to produce a comprehensive resource kit. The kit will serve as a resource for the victims' field to use in supporting efforts to heighten the public's awareness of crime victim issues during National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) in April 2010 and throughout the year. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the January 12, 2009, deadline.

OVC FY09 National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims (PDF 172 kb)—OVC will make one award of $150,000 to fund the development of a national public awareness and educational forum focusing on the rights of and issues faced by survivors of homicide victims. The forum, which will coincide with the 2009 National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims on September 25, 2009, should involve a broad base of victim constituency groups and focus on sharing knowledge and resources so that victims and survivors may be better served. Applicants are limited to private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations, and public agencies. Submit applications at least 72 hours prior to the due date to allow time to correct any unforeseen problems.

Postsecondary Education: Integrating Crime Victims’ Issues Into University and College Curricula (PDF 122 kb)—OVC will make one award of $300,000 to support the integration of broad crime victims' issues into university and college curricula. Applicants are limited to private, faith-based, tribal, or state consortiums of accredited universities and colleges or associations of institutions of higher education that can demonstrate (1) knowledge and understanding of victimization issues to be integrated into university or college curricula; (2) experience in augmenting university or college curricula by incorporating emerging education issues; and (3) staff resources and capability to carry out all activities required by the funded project. The lead applicant must be an accredited university or college or institution of higher education, and must partner, at a minimum, with another university or college or state association affiliated with higher education to be eligible to apply for funding. If the applicant does not demonstrate a partnership with another university or college, the applicant will be deemed ineligible to submit an application for purposes of this solicitation. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of December 18, 2008.

February 21, 2008
and
May 29, 2008

Postsecondary Education: Integrating Crime Victims' Issues Into University and College Curricula (PDF 126 kb)—A competitive program that will award one grant of $300,000 to develop innovative, interdisciplinary education models (i.e., classroom, online, clinical) that address victimization issues and responses to crime victims and that can be integrated into university or college curricula and faculty development. Applicants must display knowledge and understanding of victimization, experience in augmenting university or college curricula by incorporating emerging education issues, and staff resources and capabilities to carry out all activities required by the funded project. Twenty-five percent in-kind or cash match to support sustainability and investment in the project for the planning year is required. A private nonprofit organization does not require 501(c)(3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation. Please note that applications that focus on prevention or research will not be considered for funding. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the May 1, 2008 deadline.

OVC 2008 Enhancing Public Awareness and Outreach for Victims in Underserved Communities (PDF 139 kb)
This program will grant 5 awards of up to $75,000 each to raise awareness among underserved populations regarding victims' rights and available resources for crime victims in the local community. Underserved victim populations may include, but are not limited to, victims who are immigrants with limited English proficiency, American Indian, have disabilities, are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing, or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) populations. A private nonprofit organization does not need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation. When developing a strategy, please note that OVC cannot fund prevention- or researched-focused initiatives. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the April 28, 2008 deadline.

April 17, 2008

April 28, 2008
(Deadline Extended)

Intensive Case Management for Family Members of Homicide Victims (PDF 122 kb)-A competitive program that will grant two awards of up to $200,000 each to private nonprofit organizations or public agencies to identify and replicate promising practices related to the provision of a comprehensive array of services to family members of homicide victims. In the first 18-month phase of this project, funding will be used to enhance, evaluate, and institutionalize existing promising service interventions in partnership with other community agencies. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the April 24, 2008 deadline.

FY 08 Counseling and Faith-Based Services for Crime Victims in Indian Country (PDF 139 kb)
This grant provides up to $750,000 to enhance the ability of victim services organizations to collaborate with and support tribal, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities to provide counseling services to victims of crime, and to determine best practices for facilitating counseling services by faith-based organizations. Applicants must have knowledge and understanding of AI/AN victimization issues and a credible capacity to work with faith-based and tribal organizations. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of April 14, 2008.

FY 08 Training & Technical Assistance for Counseling & Faith-Based Services for Crime Victims in Indian Country (PDF 99 kb)
A competitive program that will award one grant of $500,000 to support tribal, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations that have received funding under the FY 2008 Counseling and Faith-Based Services for Crime Victims in Indian Country grant program by providing comprehensive, culturally appropriate training and technical assistance to enhance the development and expansion of organizations' capabilities to provide counseling services to crime victims. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of April 14, 2008.

January 22, 2008
8 p.m. eastern time

2008 NCVRW Community Awareness Project-Through a grant from OVC, the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) will support states and local communities with funds to conduct public awareness initiatives during National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 13-19, 2008.

Apply through NAVAA only.

October 15, 2007

FY 2007 National Program to Directly Assist Victims of Identity Theft and Financial Fraud (PDF 72 kb)-This grant opportunity offers up to four or more awards totaling $2,000,000 to provide support to or develop programs that provide assistance to victims of identity theft and financial fraud nationwide, to encourage expansion of existing services to reach this often underserved population, and to strengthen the ability of local law enforcement agencies and victim service providers to assist these victims. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the September 11, 2007 deadline.

FY 07 Multi-Disciplinary Responses to Crime Victims with Disabilities (PDF 73 kb)-One cooperative agreement of up to $700,000 will be awarded to adapt and replicate an innovative multi-disciplinary response model to crime victims with disabilities in four state-wide or community-based pilot sites across the Nation that increases reporting of victimization and ensures that crime victims with disabilities receive comprehensive, quality services and are afforded fundamental rights, including access to the criminal justice system in the aftermath of criminal victimization. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the September 11, 2007 deadline.

FY2007 National Training Conference on Responding to Crime Victims with Disabilities (PDF 80 kb)-A competitive program that will award up to $550,000 to private nonprofit organization, college or university, or public agency whose mission focuses on crime victimization and/or disability issues, to develop and administer state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary training at a national conference to enhance practitioner responses to victims with disabilities to and further strategic partnerships at the local, state, and national level to enhance victims' access to the criminal justice system and needed services and support. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the September 11, 2007 deadline.

Crime Victims' Rights Enforcement Project (PDF 53 kb)-A competitive program that will grant ten awards of up to $200,000 each to clinics that provide legal counsel and support services for victims in criminal cases for the enforcement of crime victims' rights in federal, state, and tribal jurisdictions; or organizations that provide training and technical assistance to such clinics. Funding may be used to provide legal representation to victims of crime; technical assistance, training, and support to legal clinics that provide victim services; and education and training on the Crime Victims' Rights Act. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the July 30, 2007 deadline.

National Crime Victim Assistance Programs (PDF 77 kb)-OVC will award two grants of up to $600,000 each to provide support to programs that have developed a national capacity  to deliver assistance to victims of crime nationwide and to strengthen the ability of local victim service providers, law enforcement agencies, and allied professional to serve victims. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the July 30, 2007 deadline.

Helping Outreach Programs to Expand (HOPE) II, 2007-2008-A cooperative agreement between OVC and the Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc., (MCVRC) will help faith- and community-based organizations establish or expand victim services in high-crime urban areas.

FY 2007 State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative (PDF 612 kb)
This grant opportunity offers four first-year awards of $35,000 for the development and provision of comprehensive, academically based, fundamental education and training for victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice personal, and allied professionals who routinely work with victims of crime. Grants could total $195,000 for this 3-year project. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment from the state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance and compensation program offices to help develop the Academy.

Helping Outreach Programs to Expand (HOPE) II, 2005-2006—A cooperative agreement between the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. (MCVRC) #2005–VF–GX–K032, will help faith- and community-based organizations establish or expand victim services in high-crime urban areas.

MCVRC will subaward each of the 48 selected sites up to $50,000 in HOPE II funds. Visit the MD Crime Victims’ Resource Center for more details and to apply for HOPE II funds.

Call for Concept Papers on National Scope Training, Technical Assistance, and Demonstration Projects—OVC is now accepting concept papers on innovative and replicable initiatives that improve the delivery of crime victim services and support the implementation of victims' rights. This call for papers is a preliminary step to apply for FY 2006 discretionary funding that supports national scope training, technical assistance, and demonstration projects. Eligible applicants include national and state nonprofit victim organizations, faith- and community-based organizations, public agencies (including federal, state, and local governments) with victim responsibilities, and tribal and nongovernmental organizations. Examples of previously supported initiatives are showcased in the OVC Focus On Series.
Welcome Letter (PDF 43 kb) and Solicitation (PDF 87 kb)
GMS registration is NOT required.

10th National Indian Nations: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference Cooperative Agreement—OVC is offering one 24-month grant of $500,000 to an applicant who will assist OVC in planning and implementing the 10th National Indian Nations: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference. The goal of the event is to provide training and best practices resources to victim service providers, criminal justice professionals, and other allied professionals who provide services and address the needs and rights of American Indian and Alaskan Native crime victims. Applicants from public agencies, including tribal colleges, and universities, and private, nonprofit tribal organizations are invited to apply.
PDF (245 kb)
GMS registration deadline: June 16, 2005, 8:00 p.m. EST

Standardized Victim Impact Curriculum for Corrections Application Kit—OVC is offering one 18-month, $200,000 cooperative agreement to an eligible applicant to develop a standardized victim impact curriculum for institutional- and community-based corrections victim service providers and allied professionals. The curriculum, which will consist of an instructor's manual and participant materials, will be pilot tested in at least four sites, and will allow victim service providers and allied professionals to develop their own localized victim impact program.
PDF (282 kb)
GMS registration deadline: June 16, 2005, 8:00 p.m. EST

Action Partnerships With Membership and Professional Organizations Cooperative Agreement—OVC offers up to $50,000, for a 12-18 month project, to national professional and membership organizations to advance victims' rights and services through national-scope training, public awareness, and education. OVC welcomes applications from organizations with faith-based and/or community-organization affiliations. Note: Eligibility applies to any membership or professional affiliation group capable of enhancing national-scope outreach efforts to victims of crime. Local chapters may apply, but must document a close partnership with their national office to achieve a project national in scope.
PDF (177 kb)
GMS registration deadline: April 13, 2005

Call for Concept Papers on Human Trafficking—OVC and the Bureau of Justice Assistance are now accepting concept papers on Human Trafficking Task Force and Victim Services from state and local law enforcement agencies and victim service agencies.

This call for papers is a preliminary step to apply for Federal funds to form collaborative human trafficking task forces or to supplement current trafficking victim service provider funding in areas where a BJA-trafficking task force already exists.
PDF (144 kb)
GMS submission deadline: Deadline: May 12, 2005, 8 p.m. EST

Action Partnerships With Membership and Professional Organizations Cooperative Agreement—offers grants of up to $50,000 to national professional and membership organizations for staff training and education that will develop or improve their capacity to advance victims' rights and improve services. OVC welcomes applications from organizations with media and/or faith-based affiliations. Note: The scope of eligibility is broader than direct victim service providers and extends to any membership or professional affiliation group that has the capacity to enhance outreach efforts to all victims of crime.
PDF (318 kb) or ASCII (45 kb)
GMS registration deadline: June 1, 2004

FY 2004 State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative—OVC grants of $35,000 will help establish four State Victim Assistance Academies (SVAAs) to provide academic education and training for victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice personnel, and allied professionals who routinely deal with crime victims. Grants are intended to help in year 1 planning and may be continued for 2 more years, for a total of $195,000 in federal grant funds. Note: Only one application per state will be considered.
PDF (335 kb) and ASCII (46 kb)
GMS registration deadline: April 8, 2004

FY 2003 Riverside Indian Boarding School Demonstration Project Application Kit
Note: OVC will only accept an application from the Riverside Indian Boarding School.
PDF (72 kb) or ASCII (27 kb)
GMS registration deadline: July 23, 2003

Grants for Crime Victim Legal Clinics
Note: Applications must go through the National Crime Victims Law Institute only.

FY 2003 Competitive Discretionary Grant Program Solicitations—Provides application guidelines and instructions for the following grant programs:

• Indicators of Elder Abuse: Training Curriculum for Probation and Parole Officers
• Database of Federal, State, and Tribal Crime Victims' Rights Laws
• Judicial Training
• State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative
• Basic Victim Advocacy Web-Based Training Course
• International Conference on Victim Issues (Canceled June 20, 2003)
• National Youth Education Project

PDF (192 kb) or ASCII (99 kb)
GMS registration deadline: July 1, 2003

Grant Applications for American Indian Tribes and
Tribal Nonprofit Organizations