OVC FY24 Field-Generated Solicitation: Increasing Options and Expanding Access for Victims of Crime
ID: 354809Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office for Victims of Crime (USDOJ-OJP-OVC)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Jun 7, 2024 12:00 AM
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    Due Jul 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is offering a field-generated solicitation called "Increasing Options and Expanding Access for Victims of Crime." This opportunity falls under the category of Income Security and Social Services and is a discretionary grant. The purpose of this grant is to encourage innovative proposals that will enhance victim services and provide more options for crime victims, particularly in underserved communities. OVC is looking for partnerships with nontraditional organizations that may not typically be associated with victim services.

The grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds and will be awarded through cooperative agreements. The estimated total program funding is $2,500,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and no minimum award floor. OVC expects to make five awards in total.

Small businesses are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. The closing date for applications is July 15, 2024. For further assistance or inquiries, interested applicants can contact the OJP Response Center by phone at 800-851-3420 or 301-240-6310 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) or by email at grants@ncjrs.gov. The OJP Response Center operates from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday–Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on the solicitation close date.

For more information and to access the funding opportunity, please visit the following link: OVC FY24 Field-Generated Solicitation.

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