OpportunityTitle: OVC FY 12 Identifying Culturally Responsive Victim-Centered Restorative Justice Strategies
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicants are limited to private nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education), public agencies, tribal governments, or tribal organizations that can demonstrate knowledge and experience with restorative justice practices, and that have the staff resources and capability to conduct a national-scope assessment as described in this solicitation. A private nonprofit organization does not have to have 501(c) (3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation.
Description: One cooperative agreement of up to $250,000 will be awarded to identify, examine, and document the characteristics of existing programs that exhibit culturally responsive victim-centered restorative justice practices, with an emphasis on practices implemented in tribal communities and urban inner city communities, and practices involving youth. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and experience with restorative justice practices; experience assessing system-based and non-system-based victim services programs; the ability to assess programs involving youth; and the staff resources and capability to conduct a national-scope assessment. Those applying are strongly advised to begin the application process well in advance of the May 8, 2012, deadline.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Programmatic Issues Only
GrantorContactText: For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1&#150;800&#150;518&#150;4726 (606&#150;545&#150;5035 for applicants residing outside the U.S.), or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. &lt;br/&gt;Note: The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays. &lt;br/&gt;For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact Kathleen Gless, Victim Justice Program Specialist, at 202&#150;307&#150;6049.