Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2019 15647
The OVC FY 2019 Advancing the Use of Technology to Assist Victims of Crime grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2019 15647) was offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to push victim services further into modern, technology-enabled delivery. The core idea behind the program is to fund initiatives that make it easier for victims of crime to find, access, and use support services through digital tools, especially in ways that can reach people quickly, privately, and at scale. OVC emphasized both national projects and regional projects, as long as regional efforts are built in a way that could be replicated and expanded across the country.
The program was structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning awardees would likely work closely with OVC during the project period rather than operating with minimal federal involvement. The funding falls under the broader activity areas of Income Security and Social Services as well as Law, Justice, and Legal Services, and it is associated with CFDA number 16.582. While eligibility was listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full solicitation, the framing suggests OVC was open to applicants capable of delivering victim-service technology at meaningful scale, potentially including nonprofits, service providers, technology partners, coalitions, or other qualified entities depending on the specific eligibility language in the full notice.
OVC’s priority was to maximize the use of technology to improve and increase access to crime victim services. The solicitation described several representative project types. One major category was the development of new national mobile app(s) or other technology platforms designed specifically to serve victims of crime. These kinds of efforts could include tools that centralize resources, guide victims through options, provide safety planning features, connect users to service providers, or offer streamlined pathways to information and referrals. Another category focused on regionally targeted apps or platforms meant to address local needs or populations, with the expectation that the model could be reproduced in other regions. A third category focused on strengthening what already exists by expanding or enhancing current services and/or hotlines through digital channels such as online platforms, text-based services, or app-based interfaces. The emphasis here was on using technology to provide practical services, referrals, tools, and accurate information in formats victims are more likely to use in real time.
In terms of scale and funding, OVC anticipated making up to 8 awards, with an award ceiling of $2,250,000 per award. That ceiling suggests OVC expected substantial, production-level projects rather than small pilots, including potentially the design, build, testing, launch, and improvement of technology products, as well as user support, outreach, training for service providers, and evaluation components depending on the project’s scope. The opportunity was posted with a creation date of April 25, 2019, and the application deadline was June 25, 2019.
Overall, this opportunity was aimed at modernizing and extending victim support by meeting victims where they are: on phones, online, and through digital communication channels. It encouraged applicants to either create new technology platforms or significantly improve existing ones, with an explicit focus on real-world service delivery, accessibility, and the ability to scale or replicate successful approaches beyond a single community.Apply for OVC 2019 15647
- 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 Advancing the Use of Technology to Assist Victims of Crime" 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 25, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 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 $2,250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: OVC FY 2019 Advancing the Use of Technology to Assist Victims of Crime (OVC 2019 15647)
What is the purpose of the OVC FY 2019 Advancing the Use of Technology to Assist Victims of Crime opportunity?
The purpose of this funding opportunity was to modernize and expand crime victim services by supporting technology-enabled approaches that help victims find, access, and use services more easily. The focus was on digital tools that can reach people quickly, privately, and at scale.
Who offered this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was OVC 2019 15647.
What type of award was this?
This program was structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means the award recipient would work closely with OVC during the project period rather than operating with minimal federal involvement.
What kinds of projects were OVC trying to fund?
OVC prioritized projects that maximize the use of technology to improve and increase access to crime victim services. The solicitation highlighted several representative project types, including developing new platforms, building regional tools designed for replication, and enhancing existing services through digital channels.
Did OVC fund national projects, regional projects, or both?
Both. OVC emphasized national projects and also supported regional projects, as long as regional efforts were built in a way that could be replicated and expanded across the country.
What is an example of a national project under this program?
One example described was the development of new national mobile app(s) or other technology platforms designed specifically to serve victims of crime, such as tools that centralize resources, guide victims through options, provide safety planning features, connect users to service providers, or streamline access to information and referrals.
What is an example of a regional project under this program?
A representative regional project type was a locally targeted app or platform intended to address local needs or specific populations, with the expectation that the model could be reproduced in other regions.
Could an applicant use this grant to improve an existing hotline or service?
Yes. A major category described was strengthening what already exists by expanding or enhancing current services and/or hotlines through digital channels such as online platforms, text-based services, or app-based interfaces.
What kinds of technology channels were emphasized?
The opportunity emphasized digital tools and channels victims are likely to use in real time, including mobile apps, online platforms, text-based services, and app-based interfaces.
What kinds of victim-facing features were mentioned as examples?
Examples included centralizing resources, guiding victims through service options, offering safety planning features, connecting users to service providers, and providing streamlined pathways to accurate information and referrals.
Was the focus on pilots or on larger, production-level efforts?
The award ceiling suggests OVC expected substantial, production-level projects rather than small pilots, potentially including design, build, testing, launch, and continuous improvement of technology products.
How many awards did OVC anticipate making?
OVC anticipated making up to 8 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $2,250,000 per award.
What kinds of activities could be included in the project scope?
Based on the program description, projects could potentially include technology design and development, testing and launch activities, improvements over time, user support, outreach, training for service providers, and evaluation components depending on the project scope.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the application deadline?
The opportunity had a creation/posting date of April 25, 2019, and an application deadline of June 25, 2019.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 16.582.
What broader activity areas does this funding fall under?
The funding falls under the broader activity areas of Income Security and Social Services and Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere in the full solicitation. Based on the framing, OVC appeared open to applicants capable of delivering victim-service technology at meaningful scale, potentially including nonprofits, service providers, technology partners, coalitions, or other qualified entities depending on the specific eligibility language in the full notice.
What was the central goal behind using technology in this program?
The central goal was to make it easier for victims of crime to find, access, and use support services through digital tools, especially in ways that can reach people quickly, privately, and at scale.
Was scalability or replication an explicit requirement or expectation?
Yes. OVC explicitly emphasized that regional projects should be built in a way that could be replicated and expanded, and the overall framing encouraged approaches that could scale beyond a single community.
Did OVC emphasize information-only tools or service delivery tools?
The emphasis was on practical, real-world service delivery through technology, including services, referrals, tools, and accurate information delivered in accessible formats.
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