OpportunityTitle: OVC FY 2011 National Joint Training Conference for VOCA Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation Administrators
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicants are limited to national associations, private nonprofit organizations, including faith- and community-based organizations, colleges or universities, public agencies, or tribal organizations and governments that can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of VOCA assistance administration programs, and possess the staff, resources, and capability to plan and implement a 2 1/2 day national training conference in 2012 for approximately 300 VOCA assistance and compensation administrators, staff, and board members.
Description: One discretionary grant of $150,000 will be awarded to plan and implement the VOCA National Joint Training Conference, a 2 1/2 day training conference for approximately 300 VOCA victim assistance and compensation administrators and staff that will be held in 2012. The conference will employ lectures, panels, workshops, and forums to explore ways to improve the delivery of crime victim services; provide an opportunity for VOCA administrators to exchange information, views, and best practices; and provide training and technical assistance on effective program operations.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants.gov Customer Support
GrantorContactText: For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1-800-518-4726.  &lt;br/&gt;For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact Deserea Jackson, Victim Justice Program Specialist, at 202-307-6187 or by e-mail to deserea.jackson@usdoj.gov.