OVC FY 15 Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship Program: Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation
OVC will make up to one award of up to $150,000 for a fellowship that will focus on the issues of victims of elder abuse and elder financial exploitation. The fellowship recipient will work in the Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) of the Department of Justice Civil Division, in Washington, D.C. EJI provides resources to victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation and their families; practitioners who serve those victims; law enforcement agencies and prosecutors who respond to victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation; and researchers seeking to understand and address elder abuse and financial exploitation. Visit the Jobs & Fellowships (http://www.ovc.gov/about/jobs.html) section of the OVC Web site for general information about OVC's fellowship program. Those applying are urged to begin in advance of the July 2, 2015, deadline.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/01/2015 (Archived.)
Program Number
OVC-2015-4273
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Office of Justice Programs
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
1
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are individuals (organizations are not eligible to apply) with expertise in elder abuse and financial exploitation who demonstrate the financial and administrative capacity to manage the cooperative agreement, along with the desire, knowledge, and ability to successfully execute the development of training, technical assistance, public awareness, and other informational resources to meet the needs of victim service providers and allied practitioners who serve crime victims. The applicant agrees to abstain from any outside employment, either compensated or uncompensated, for the duration of the fellowship, unless approved in writing by the OVC Director. Applicants should read the OVC Fellowship Guidelines that are available at http://ojp.gov/ovc/pdftxt/OVC_Fellowship_Guidelines.pdf. For additional eligibility information, see Section C. Eligibility Information.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
07/02/2015
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, contact Kathrina Peterson, Attorney Advisor, by telephone at 202â₏“305â₏“1508.
Website Address
http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/Solicitation.aspx
E-mail Address
kathrina.peterson@ojp.usdoj.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$150,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $150,000.00
