Office for Victims of Crime

Description

One cooperative agreement of $375,000 will be awarded to support the provision of financial and technical assistance to approximately 60 subgrant recipients of up to $5,000 each to conduct public education and awareness activities on crime victims' rights and services in their jurisdictions during 2014 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW). To learn more about this annual event, visit the NCVRW Web site (http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ncvrw/index.html). Depending on grantee performance and funding availability, additional funding may be provided for the planning and execution of the 2015 NCVRW Community Awareness Project. Those applying are strongly advised to begin the application process well in advance of the April 18, 2013 deadline.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

For technical assistance with submitting an application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1–800–518–4726 or 606–545–5035, or via e-mail to support@grants.gov. <br/>Note: The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays. <br/>For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact Olivia Grew, Victim Justice Program Specialist, by phone at 202-616-8803.
olivia.grew@usdoj.gov