Office for Victims of Crime

Description

OVC will provide, in total, approximately $8.15 million in funding for legal services for three distinct projects that will enhance legal access for crime victims, foster technological innovation, and provide training and technical assistance to those involved in the initiatives. OVC anticipates that it will make awards under three distinct purpose areas. •Purpose Area 1 – Increase Capacity and Access to Civil Legal Help for Crime Victims Through Legal Fellows Program (Legal Fellows Program) - one award, up to $4,000,000, for a 2-year performance period. •Purpose Area 2 – Using Technology/Other Innovations to Increase Legal Access in Rural Areas - one award, up to $3,150,000, for a 3-year performance period. •Purpose Area 3 – Training and Technical Assistance – Legal Partnerships Increasing Medical Care Advocacy to Crime Victims - one award, up to $1,000,000, for a 2-year performance period.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact Silvia P. Torres, Program Management Specialist, by telephone at 202-616-1796.<br/>silvia.torres@usdoj.gov<br/>
silvia.torres@usdoj.gov