OpportunityTitle: OVC FY 12 National Field-Generated Demonstration Projects
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants are limited to private nonprofit organizations (including tribal nonprofit organizations); faith- and community-based organizations; colleges or universities (including tribal institutions of higher education); and public agencies, tribal governments, or tribal organizations that can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of polyvictimization and the capacity to partner with other organizations and key stakeholders to deliver comprehensive victim services. Applicants must have the staff resources and capability to develop or enhance a model for delivery of these services. A private nonprofit organization does not need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation.
Description: Two discretionary grants of $750,000 each will be awarded to enhance the capacity of the crime victims field to provide trauma-informed, culturally competent, comprehensive services and support to both adult and child crime victims who experience polyvictimization (also known as multiple victimization or multi-victimization). Applicants must propose to provide enhanced or improved services for these victims through implementation or continuation of a demonstration project developed from a promising practice, model, or program. Eligible applicants must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of polyvictimization, the capacity to partner with other organizations and key stakeholders to deliver comprehensive victim services, and the staff resources and capability to develop or enhance a model for delivery of these services. Those applying are strongly advised to begin the application process well in advance of the May 15, 2012, deadline.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: For Programmatic Issues Only
GrantorContactText: For technical assistance with submitting the 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;For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, it is strongly encouraged you contact Sharron Chapman, Lead Victim Justice Program Specialist, at 202&#150;305&#150;2358.