Get Up To $2M to Improve Victim Services

Summary

Native American and Alaska Native organizations can receive up to $2,000,000 to create a comprehensive resource map. This funding aims to enhance access to vital services for crime victims and identify service gaps.

Eligibility

Victim Services Native American Alaska Native Grant Funding Non-profit

Full Description

OVC will make one award of up to $2,000,000 to improve access to services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) victims of crime by cataloguing existing comprehensive services. Through this project, OVC will support the creation of a user-friendly, state-of-the-art resource that empowers victims to seek comprehensive services; support victim service providers in their efforts to expand their outreach on behalf of victims to ensure services provided reflect the myriad needs of AI/AN crime victims; and provide a clear picture of service gaps for private, federal, and state funders. Those applying are urged to begin in advance of the July 2, 2015, deadline. Pre-Application Conference Calls OVC will conduct two pre-application conference calls.

Participation in the calls is optional. OVC staff will review the solicitation requirements and conduct a question and answer session. The conference calls are scheduled for the following dates: • Friday, June 5, 2015, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

eastern time • Thursday, June 11, 2015, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. eastern time Anyone who is interested in submitting an application for the Tribal Victim Services Resource Mapping Project may register to participate in the calls. The total number of participants for each call is limited to 80 individuals.

To register, please contact Bethany Case at Bethany.Case@usdoj.gov or 202–307–3336. Registrations must be received at least 2 hours prior to the start of the call. Please write “Tribal Victim Services Resource Mapping Project– Registration for Pre-Application Conference Call” in the subject line if you choose to e-mail. Frequently asked questions and questions raised during the conference calls will be posted at www.ovc.gov/news/tribalmappingprojectfaq.html.