DOJ Grant Programs to Support Victim Services & Public Safety in Tribal Communities The webinar will begin shortly
Overview of OVC FY 2019 Tribal Victim Services Set Aside Program
~ Presenter Federal, International, and Tribal Division Office for Victims of Crime U.S. Department of Justice · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME ..J.S. I IC -= .. : c1R VIC I l~./IS ..J U::::; I IC E::. f- c:.H: A. L _ .ec
Agenda 1) OVC Mission 2) Overview of the Solicitation and How to Apply . 'S G ,- 3) Questions and Answers =- I STARTED · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME JUSTICE F<..::>R VICTIMS •-~· J USTICE FOR A L L
~ OVC Mission Statement OVC is committed to enhancing the Nation’s capacity to assist crime victims and to providing leadership in changing policies and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime. · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME ..J.S. I IC -= .. : c1R VIC I l~./IS ..J U::::; I IC E::. f- c:.H: A. L _ .ec
Section 2: Taking a Closer Look at the FY 2019 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside (VSSA) Solicitation
Where to find the Solicitation Three Great Places to Look: 1.Grants.Gov at: vc F:}'2 01 . https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search- grants.html 2.OVC Website: https://www.ovc.gov/grants/pdftxt/FY19-Tribal- VSSA-Solicitation.pdf 3.Office of Justice Programs Website: https://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/CurrentFunding Opportunities.htm · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME JUSTICE F<..::>R VICTIMS •-~· J USTICE FOR A L L
Eligibility (who may apply) The following applicants are eligible to apply: 1. Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments 2. An organization acting as an Authorized Designee of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe 3. Tribal Consortia consisting of two or more Federally Recognized Indian Tribes All applicants must submit a tribal resolution or other satisfactory evidence of legal authority from the Tribe to apply . · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME JUSTICE F<..::>R VICTIMS •-~· J USTICE FOR A L L
Eligibility (Cont.) Each tribe may submit only one application. Important Please Note: a tribe may submit their own Information application and ALSO be among the members of a consortium submitting a DIFFERENT application for a DIFFERENT proposal! · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME JUSTICE F<..::>R VICTIMS · JUSTICE FOR ALL
~ Eligibility (Cont.) All Federally Recognized Tribes Including Applicants who: • Received funding under the FY 2018 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program or CTAS FY 2016-2018 (PA 5, 6, and/or 7) ; ARE ELIGIBLE to apply for funding or • Applied for FY 2019 CTAS funding (PA 5, 6, or 7) ARE ELIGIBLE to apply for funding The request for funding must be different and distinct from the activities and expenses currently being funded. · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME ..J.S. I IC -= .. : c1R VIC I l~./IS ..J U::::; I IC E::. f- c:.H: A. L _ .ec
Eligibility Summary Eligible applicants must be one of Additional Eligibility Requirements: the following: 1. Each tribe may submit only one application and can also be a member of a Tribal Consortium submitting an application. 1.Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments 2. The request for funding must be different and distinct from the activities and expenses currently being funded. 2.Authorized Designee of a 3. Proposals must supplement existing victim services (if any), Federally Recognized Indian and may not include costs that supplant (or replace) Tribe existing funding for victim services. No Duplication or Supplanting. 3.Tribal Consortia 4. All APPLICANTS must submit a current tribal authorizing resolution or other satisfactory evidence of legal authority from the Tribe to apply for funding. · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME JUSTICE F<..::>R VICTIMS •-~· J USTICE FOR A L L
~ Deadline Details Solicitation Opened: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Solicitation Closes: Friday August 16, 2019 at 11:59 pm ET · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME ..J.S. I IC -= .. : c1R VIC I l~./IS ..J U::::; I IC E::. f- c:.H: A. L _ .ec
Program Description This solicitation is intended to support the ability of a tribal community to address the comprehensive needs of all crime victims and can support a comprehensive range of activities including— • needs assessment; • strategic planning; • program development and implementation; • program expansion; and • other activities needed to address the needs of a wide variety of crime victims in tribal communities. · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME JUSTICE F<..::>R VICTIMS •-~· J USTICE FOR A L L
Program Description Apply under one of the following purpose areas: Purpose Area 2: Purpose Area 1: Coordination and Establishment of a New Expansion of Existing Victim Service Program Victim Service Program (OVC-2019-16610) (OVC-2019-16611) Applicants should select ONE Purpose Area, not both! · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME JUSTICE F<..::>R VICTIMS •-~· J USTICE FOR A L L
~ Purpose Area 1: Establishment of a New Victim Service Program) Who Should Apply under Purpose Area 1? 1.Applicants that have no existing victim services program should apply under this purpose area; and 2.New applicants for OVC funding are strongly encouraged to apply under this purpose area. · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME ..J.S. I IC -= .. : c1R VIC I l~./IS ..J U::::; I IC E::. f- c:.H: A. L _ .ec
~ Purpose Area 2: Coordination and Expansion of Existing Victim Service Program Who Should Apply under Purpose Area 2? Applicants wanting to enhance or expand their Victim Service Program – including: expanding types of services provided to victims expanding populations served and/or expanding the types of crime addressed MUST BE SPECIFIC · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME ..J.S. I IC -= .. : c1R VIC I l~./IS ..J U::::; I IC E::. f- c:.H: A. L _ .ec
~ Purpose Area 2: Coordination and Expansion of Existing Victim Service Program The goal of Purpose Area 2 is for existing victim service programs to expand and enhance their victim services to: – Become more victim-centered and culturally competent; – Provide more services, better services, serve more victims; – Enhance professionalism and support and training of staff; – Improve coordination with partners; and – Provide services to crime victims for whom there were no or limited services previously available. – Must be specific · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME ..J.S. I IC -= .. : c1R VIC I l~./IS ..J U::::; I IC E::. f- c:.H: A. L _ .ec
F ocus Areas under the VSSA Program OVC funds must be used to support victims of crime. Examples of allowable focus areas to serve victims of crime include (but are not limited to): Assisting Victims of Financial Domestic Violence Program Sexual Assault Program Abuse and Exploitation Child Abuse Programs Vulnerable Adults and Serving Male Survivors including Child Advocacy Elder Abuse Program of Crime Center Comprehensive Victim Law Enforcement Based Civil Legal Assistance for Assistance Program Victim Advocacy Crime Victims · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME JUSTICE F<..::>R VICTIMS •-~· J USTICE FOR A L L
~ Examples of Allowable and Unallowable Activities OVC has created a chart (Appendix A page 20-33 of the solicitation) that highlights what is allowable and unallowable under this solicitation. When thinking about what is allowable, use these two questions as a guide: 1. Is this cost related to supporting or assisting crime victims? 2. How does this expense directly help crime victims? If you can answer those two questions in support of victims, it is most likely allowable. · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME ..J.S. I IC -= .. : c1R VIC I l~./IS ..J U::::; I IC E::. f- c:.H: A. L _ .ec
Unallowable Costs and Activities While these funds can be used to provide a wide range of services for victims of crime, there are some statutory STOP limitations on how the funds can be used. and know the These funds cannot be used to pay for costs funding limitations! associated with: Services for criminal offenders; Primary crime prevention activities; Costs associated with law enforcement or prosecution personnel or activities; and Construction. · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME JUSTICE F<..::>R VICTIMS •-~· J USTICE FOR A L L
~ Federal Award Information Estimated Total Program Funding: $90 million…plus Award Amount Guidelines*: $500,000 or less up to- $720,000: Applicants can request MORE THAN $720,000 with a STRONG JUSTIFICATION that includes details of any exceptional need, large population, significant emergent victimization, other unique factors. Number of Awards to be Made: As many as possible Award Period: Starts on January 1, 2020 and ends on December 31, 2022 Applicants can only apply to ONE Purpose Area, not both * All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. · OFFICE FOR V1cT1Ms OF CR i lME ..J.S. I IC -= .. : c1R VIC I l~./IS ..J U::::; I IC E::. f- c:.H: A. L _ .ec
Section 3: Now, let’s look at the Required Documents JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS .,.,, JUSTICE FOR ALL
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