Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2019 15654
The OVC FY 2019 Enhancing Language and Other Access to Services opportunity is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), designed to reduce language-related and similar access barriers that keep many crime victims from reporting offenses or getting help afterward. The core idea is to make victim services more reachable and usable for people who face communication obstacles, especially individuals in linguistically specific communities who may struggle to navigate systems that primarily operate in English or in formats that are not accessible to them.
Funding under this solicitation supports practical, on-the-ground improvements in how victim service providers communicate with and serve survivors. That includes delivering direct services that are language accessible, creating or strengthening formal language access plans, and building the long-term capacity of community-based organizations that are rooted in specific language communities. The aim is not limited to one crime category; the program is intended to help victims of all types of crime, recognizing that language barriers can affect access to services across the full range of victimization experiences.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a closer working relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, often involving more coordination, guidance, or collaboration during the project period. The program is listed under CFDA number 16.582 and aligns with both social services and justice-related funding activity areas, reflecting its focus on victim assistance delivered through systems connected to law, justice, and community support networks.
In terms of scale and competition, OVC anticipated making about 10 awards, with an award ceiling of $200,000 per recipient. While the eligibility category is broadly listed as "Others," applicants are directed to consult the additional eligibility details in the solicitation materials for the precise rules and any restrictions or preferences, which is common for DOJ/OVC opportunities that may target certain types of nonprofit, community-based, tribal, or specialized service providers.
Key dates and logistics are straightforward: the opportunity was posted April 26, 2019, and applications were due June 26, 2019. OVC also scheduled a pre-application webinar for May 14, 2019, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with registration provided through the OVC webinars page (www.ovc.gov/grants/webinars.html). Overall, the solicitation is centered on improving real-world access to victim services by strengthening language access infrastructure and expanding the ability of trusted community organizations to meet victims where they are, in the language and communication modes they understand.Apply for OVC 2019 15654
- 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 2019 Enhancing Language and Other Access to Services" 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 Apr 26, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2019. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: OVC FY 2019 Enhancing Language and Other Access to Services
What is the OVC FY 2019 Enhancing Language and Other Access to Services opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). It is designed to reduce language-related and similar access barriers that can prevent crime victims from reporting offenses or getting help after a crime.
What problem is this program trying to solve?
The program focuses on barriers that come from communication obstacles, especially when victim service systems primarily operate in English or use formats that are not accessible to everyone. These barriers can keep victims from seeking services or understanding how to navigate support systems.
Who is the program intended to help?
The solicitation is intended to improve access for crime victims who face language or other communication-related barriers. A particular emphasis is placed on individuals in linguistically specific communities who may have difficulty accessing services that are not offered in the language and communication modes they understand.
Is the funding limited to victims of certain types of crimes?
No. The opportunity is not limited to one crime category. It is intended to support access to services for victims of all types of crime, recognizing that language barriers can affect access across many victimization experiences.
What kinds of activities or projects does this funding support?
Funding supports practical, on-the-ground improvements in how victim service providers communicate with and serve survivors. Examples described in the opportunity include delivering direct services that are language accessible, creating or strengthening formal language access plans, and building long-term capacity for community-based organizations rooted in specific language communities.
Does the program support direct victim services?
Yes. The solicitation specifically notes support for delivering direct services that are language accessible, as part of broader efforts to reduce access barriers.
Does the program support language access planning?
Yes. The opportunity includes creating or strengthening formal language access plans so organizations can improve and institutionalize how they provide language-accessible services over time.
What does it mean that the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the federal agency will have a closer working relationship with the recipient than with a standard grant. This often involves more coordination, guidance, or collaboration with OVC during the project period.
Which federal office is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary funding program.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 16.582.
What funding activity areas does this program align with?
The solicitation aligns with social services and justice-related funding activity areas, reflecting its focus on victim assistance delivered through systems connected to law, justice, and community support networks.
How many awards did OVC expect to make?
OVC anticipated making about 10 awards under this solicitation.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $200,000 per recipient.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is broadly listed as "Others." Applicants are directed to consult the solicitation for additional eligibility details, including precise rules and any restrictions or preferences.
Where should applicants look for the exact eligibility rules?
The opportunity indicates that applicants should consult the additional eligibility details in the solicitation materials for the precise requirements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2019.
When were applications due?
Applications were due on June 26, 2019.
Was there a pre-application webinar?
Yes. OVC scheduled a pre-application webinar for May 14, 2019, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Where could applicants register for the pre-application webinar?
Registration was provided through the OVC webinars page at www.ovc.gov/grants/webinars.html.
What is the overall goal of the solicitation?
The overall goal is to improve real-world access to victim services by strengthening language access infrastructure and expanding the ability of trusted community organizations to meet victims where they are, using the language and communication modes they understand.
How does this program approach improving access?
It emphasizes practical improvements such as making direct services language accessible, formalizing language access planning, and building long-term organizational capacity, particularly among community-based organizations rooted in specific language communities.
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