OVC FY 15 American Indian/Alaska Native Training and Technical Assistance Program Competitive Solicitation

Post Date

April 14th 2015

Application Due Date

June 1st 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

OVC-2015-4225

CFDA Number(s)

16.582

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Income Security and Social Services

Number of Awards

2

Eligibility Categories

Non-Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $3000000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $1500000

Grant Description

Two cooperative agreements of up to $1,500,000 each will be awarded to provide resources and coordination to increase the ability of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribal communities to provide comprehensive and culturally appropriate services to crime victims, their families, and the community. Using a victim-centered approach, the award recipient will assist OVC in supporting the training and technical assistance needs of AI/AN communities that receive grant funds under Purpose Area 6 (Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities) and Purpose Area 7 (Comprehensive Tribal Victim Assistance Program) of the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation, as well as Vision 21 Community Wellness Centers. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consortiums with demonstrated experience working with AI/AN communities. Those applying are urged to begin in advance of the June 1, 2015, deadline.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Justice

• Office:

  Office of Justice Programs

• Agency Contact:

  Barbara Robertson, Victim Justice Program Specialist, by telephone at 202-353-3775.

• Agency Mailing Address:

  OVC Program Specialist

• Agency Email Address:

  Barbara.Robertson2@usdoj.gov.

• Location:

  Office for Victims of Crime

• More Information:

  OVC Funding Opportunity