Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2020 17556
The OVC FY 2020 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), designed to help law enforcement agencies strengthen how they support victims of crime. The central aim is to assist state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in developing new victim specialist programs or enhancing existing ones so that victims and their families are more consistently connected to services they may urgently need. In practical terms, the program is focused on building law enforcement-based capacity to provide victim-centered assistance, improve referrals and follow-up, and ensure victims do not fall through the cracks after initial contact with police.
Funding under this opportunity is organized into four separate purpose areas based on the type and size of the law enforcement agency applying. The solicitation distinguishes among small, mid-size, large, and tribal law enforcement agencies, and awards are made within those categories. This structure is intended to better match funding to the realities of different agencies, since staffing models, call volume, geographic coverage, and service gaps can vary significantly depending on whether an agency is a small rural department, a larger urban or suburban department, or a tribal law enforcement organization serving distinct communities and jurisdictions.
The solicitation makes clear that OVC will give priority consideration to applications that align with specific policy priorities related to equity, access, and community need. Priority is emphasized for proposals that address the distinct challenges faced in rural communities, including distance to services, limited provider availability, transportation barriers, and the difficulty of sustaining specialized victim services with small staffs. Additional priority is directed toward applicants serving high-poverty areas or persistent-poverty counties, reflecting an intent to push resources toward communities where economic hardship can compound vulnerability and reduce access to supportive services. A third priority area highlights proposals that enhance public safety in economically distressed communities, specifically referencing Qualified Opportunity Zones, which are federally designated areas intended to encourage investment and revitalization. Applicants that can clearly demonstrate service need in these settings and explain how a victim specialist program would improve outcomes for victims are positioned to be more competitive.
Administratively, this opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2020 17556 and is tied to CFDA number 16.582. The grant mechanism is a standard grant award, and the funding activity categories include Income Security and Social Services as well as Law, Justice and Legal Services, underscoring that the program sits at the intersection of public safety and victim support. OVC anticipated making about 25 awards under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of up to $825,000 per award. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with applicants directed to consult the solicitation's additional eligibility information for the specific clarification on which agencies or entities qualify, though the description centers on state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies as the intended recipients.
Key dates were also provided for planning purposes. The opportunity was created on February 19, 2020, and the application deadline was April 20, 2020. OVC also scheduled a pre-application webinar for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with registration available through OVC's webinar page at www.ovc.gov/grants/webinars.html. Overall, the program is structured to expand and professionalize victim specialist functions embedded within law enforcement, with a strong emphasis on reaching underserved areas and communities facing economic disadvantage.Apply for OVC 2020 17556
- The Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services, law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2020 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Specialist Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.582.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 19, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $825,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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| OVC FY 2020 Enhancing Services for Older Victims of Abuse and Financial Exploitation Apply for OVC 2020 18114 Funding Number: OVC 2020 18114 Agency: Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime Category: Income Security and Social Services, Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $500,000 |
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| OVC FY 2020 Advancing the Use of Technology to Assist Victims of Crime Apply for OVC 2020 18094 Funding Number: OVC 2020 18094 Agency: Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime Category: Income Security and Social Services, Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
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| OJP FY 2020 Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Apply for OVC 2020 18392 Funding Number: OVC 2020 18392 Agency: Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime Category: Income Security and Social Services, Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
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| OVC FY 2020 Developing Future Victim Specialists to Serve American Indian/Alaska Native Victims of Crime Apply for OVC 2020 17932 Funding Number: OVC 2020 17932 Agency: Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime Category: Income Security and Social Services, Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $450,000 |
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