Opportunity Information: Apply for O OVC 2021 85001
The OVC FY 2021 Invited to Apply - Training and Technical Assistance for Addressing Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting Programs opportunity is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). Its main purpose is to strengthen how communities and victim service systems respond to female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) by helping victim services providers build, improve, or expand coordinated local responses. Rather than focusing on direct service delivery alone, the grant emphasizes training and targeted technical assistance designed to improve how frontline professionals recognize FGM/C, respond appropriately when it is disclosed or suspected, and connect victims and individuals at risk with safe, culturally informed, and trauma-informed support.
At the core of the program is a capacity-building approach: the funded effort is meant to inform and equip providers who may be the first point of contact for someone affected by FGM/C. This includes helping practitioners better identify warning signs and risk factors, understand the needs and barriers faced by victims and survivors, and apply best practices for victim-centered responses. The technical assistance supported under this award is intended to help communities develop or enhance a broader, collaborative response across relevant systems, which may involve aligning victim services with healthcare, social services, education, and other local partners commonly engaged when at-risk individuals seek help.
The opportunity was posted on March 30, 2021, with an original closing date of May 11, 2021. OVC anticipated making a single award under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of $700,000. The funding instrument is a grant, and the funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services under CFDA number 16.582. Eligibility is noted as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the solicitation, indicating that the eligible applicant pool is specialized and defined by the program materials rather than a broad standard category.
This project is authorized under federal statute 34 U.S.C. 20103(c)(1)(A), which provides OVC authority to support services and assistance for victims of crime, including initiatives that build provider knowledge and system capacity. Overall, the grant is designed to improve real-world outcomes for people impacted by FGM/C by making sure victim service organizations and frontline professionals have the practical guidance, tools, and coordinated community relationships needed to identify victims and at-risk individuals and respond in a way that is safe, effective, and supportive.Apply for O OVC 2021 85001
- The Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2021 Invited to Apply - Training and Technical Assistance for Addressing Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting Programs" 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 Mar 30, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2021. (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 $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "OVC FY 2021 Invited to Apply - Training and Technical Assistance for Addressing Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting Programs."
Which agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What is the primary purpose of the grant?
The main purpose is to strengthen how communities and victim service systems respond to female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) by helping victim service providers build, improve, or expand coordinated local responses through training and targeted technical assistance.
Is this funding mainly for direct victim services?
The emphasis is not on direct service delivery alone. The solicitation centers on training and targeted technical assistance intended to improve how frontline professionals recognize FGM/C, respond appropriately when it is disclosed or suspected, and connect victims and individuals at risk with safe, culturally informed, and trauma-informed support.
What does the grant mean by a "capacity-building approach"?
The funded effort is designed to inform and equip providers who may be the first point of contact for someone affected by FGM/C. It focuses on strengthening provider knowledge and practical ability to identify warning signs and risk factors, understand victim and survivor needs and barriers, and apply best practices for victim-centered responses.
Who are considered "frontline professionals" under this opportunity?
The description indicates a focus on practitioners who may be the first point of contact for someone affected by FGM/C. The opportunity also references coordinated responses that can align victim services with healthcare, social services, education, and other local partners commonly engaged when at-risk individuals seek help.
What kinds of activities are supported through training and technical assistance?
Supported activities include improving the ability of professionals to recognize FGM/C, respond appropriately when FGM/C is disclosed or suspected, identify warning signs and risk factors, understand survivor needs and barriers, and implement victim-centered approaches that are culturally informed and trauma-informed. The technical assistance is also intended to help communities develop or enhance collaborative, coordinated responses across relevant systems.
What is meant by a "coordinated local response"?
The opportunity describes coordinated local responses as broader, collaborative responses across relevant systems. This can include aligning victim services with healthcare, social services, education, and other local partners involved when individuals at risk seek help.
How does this grant aim to improve outcomes for people impacted by FGM/C?
The grant is intended to improve real-world outcomes by ensuring victim service organizations and frontline professionals have practical guidance, tools, and coordinated community relationships needed to identify victims and at-risk individuals and respond in a safe, effective, and supportive way.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 30, 2021.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was May 11, 2021.
How many awards did OVC anticipate making?
OVC anticipated making a single award under this solicitation.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $700,000.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 16.582.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is noted as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the solicitation. This indicates the eligible applicant pool is specialized and defined by the program materials rather than a broad standard category.
What federal statute authorizes this project?
This project is authorized under 34 U.S.C. 20103(c)(1)(A), which provides OVC authority to support services and assistance for victims of crime, including initiatives that build provider knowledge and system capacity.
What specific issue area does this opportunity address?
This opportunity focuses on improving responses to female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C), including how professionals identify and respond to disclosures or suspected cases and how systems connect victims and at-risk individuals to appropriate support.
What core principles are emphasized for responding to victims and at-risk individuals?
The opportunity emphasizes responses that are safe, culturally informed, and trauma-informed, along with victim-centered best practices.
Does the opportunity emphasize community partnerships?
Yes. The technical assistance described is intended to help communities develop or enhance collaborative responses across relevant systems and local partners, including areas such as healthcare, social services, and education.
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