OpportunityTitle: OVC FY 13 Crime Victim Compensation Program Initiative
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicants are limited to states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and any other possession or territory of the United States that has an established, eligible crime victim compensation program and that meets the eligibility requirements specified in VOCA, 42 U.S.C. 10602 (b).
Description: Two first-year awards totaling $350,000 will be awarded to develop promising practices, models, or programs designed to enhance the administration of crime victim compensation programs at the state level; and to increase program responsiveness, efficiency, and accessibility for all crime victims throughout the state or territory, especially underserved victims. This is a 3-year project with award amounts in the first year ranging from $25,000-$250,000. Continuation awards for 2 additional years may be made, depending on grantee performance and funding availability. Applicants are limited to states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and any other possession or territory of the U.S. that has an established, eligible crime victim compensation program and that meets the eligibility requirements specified in the Victims of Crime Act, 42 U.S.C. 10602 (b). Those applying are urged to begin well in advance of the June 3, 2013, deadline.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Programmatic Questions
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 that reside outside the United States), 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 DeLano Foster, Team Lead, by telephone at 202&#150;307&#150;5983 or by e-mail at delano.foster@usdoj.gov. &lt;br/&gt;