Deadline: 26-May-22
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) seeks applications for funding that demonstrate innovative strategies to create, expand, or enhance the use of technology to interact directly with crime victims or to provide information, referrals, crisis assistance, and long term help.
The goals of this program are to increase access to victim services and build the capacity of victim services providers to meet the needs of crime survivors through technological innovation.
Objectives
- Conduct strategic planning activities to identify gaps in technology that can be enhanced by building the organization’s technological capacity to ensure greater access to victim services that are sustainable, secure, and safe.
- Implement technological enhancements to strengthen the organization’s response to crime victims and that will ensure high-quality services that are centered in victim safety, confidentiality, and privacy.
- Prepare and support staff through training on the technology platform and the organization’s confidentiality and privacy guidelines, appropriate to the services provided and populations served.
- Collaborate with local, state, and community stakeholders to share information, resources, and lessons learned.
- Conduct training and public awareness activities for professionals and community members to ensure appropriate education and awareness of the program.
- Perform data collection and participate in evaluation activities to determine the effectiveness of the program and whether it is meeting stated goals and objectives.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $750,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 4
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Private institutions of higher education
- State governments
- County governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=339215