Office for Victims of Crime

Description

This grant opportunity offers up to six first-year awards of $35,000 for the development of State Victim Assistance Academies (SVAA) that will provide comprehensive, academically based, fundamental education and training for victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice personnel, and allied professionals who routinely work with victims of crime. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment from the state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance and compensation program offices to help develop the Academy. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the May 13, 2013, deadline.

Who can apply

• State governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of 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 the programmatic requirements of this solicitation, contact Sharron Chapman, Lead Victim Justice Specialist, at 202-305-2358.
Sharron.Chapman@usdoj.gov