VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program

 

OVC administers the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside to provide support to AI/AN communities to develop victim service projects and provide training and technical assistance services to eligible crime victims assistance programs. The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, provides for five percent of funds made available for obligation from the Crime Victims Fund to be used to support a broad set-aside program for Indian tribes to improve services for victims of crime. The objective of the Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside is to improve the capacity of services for victims of crime within AI/AN communities The performance measures for this assistance listing are: 1.Number of victims served through Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside grantees 2.Number of participants that attended or completed training through Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside grantees

Active 16.841 Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice B - Project Grants Not applicable. This project is authorized by the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, Public Law 116-6, sec. 510., Public Law - Indian tribes and tribal consortia (NOTE: eligible applicants may also include tribal organizations and organizations that directly serve Indian tribes). The following will receive the ultimate benefits of the funding: Federally-Recognized Indian Tribal Governments Native American Organizations American Indians/Alaska Natives The application must include: Application for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424); Program Abstract; Program Narrative; Budget and Budget Narrative. Preapplication coordination is required. OVC will use information from prior listening sessions and consultations, as well as expedited processes to consult with tribal governments, leaders, and representatives; experts in the field; and other governmental agencies, to expand current programming and work to create a fair, comprehensive, and responsive program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. In FY 2021, applications will be submitted to DOJ in a two-step process. Step 1: Applicants will submit an SF-424 and an SF-LLL in Grants.gov at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/register.html. To register in Grants.gov, applicants will need to obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and System for Award Management (SAM) registration or renewal. Step 2: Applicants will submit the full application, including attachments, in JustGrants at https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/. To be considered timely, an application must be submitted by the application deadline using Grants.gov, and the applicant must have received a validation message from Grants.gov that indicates successful and timely submission. OJP urges applicants to submit applications at least 72 hours prior to the application due date to allow time for the applicant to receive validation messages or rejection notifications from Grants.gov and to correct in a timely fashion any problems that may have caused a rejection notification. Upon approval by the Assistant Attorney General, successful applicants are notified via OJP's Justice Grants System (JustGrants). The grant award must be accepted electronically by the receiving organizations authorized official in JustGrants. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Not applicable. There are no appeal rights for rejection of a discretionary application, but for discretionary awards, please see section 28 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 18. In some cases, award periods may be extended if specific criteria are met. For details, please review the discussion of no-cost extensions in the Criteria for Award Extension section of the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide available at http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/chapter3.2d.htm. See the current fiscal years' program solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site at http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/CurrentFundingOpportunities.htm. Funding can be used for activities that help establish, improve, and expand victims’ services and build the capacity of tribes to respond to crime victims’ needs. Funding can be used for any activities that are consistent with the Victims of Crime Act. Performance Reports: To assist in fulfilling the Departments responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), Public Law 103-62, and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010, Public Law 111–352, recipients must provide data that measures the results of their work. Not applicable. In accordance with the requirement set forth in 2 CFR 200, Subpart F, grantees must maintain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to the award for at least 3 years following the close of the most recent audit. For additional guidance, please visit http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/chapter3.16a.htm Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Award periods for Office of Justice programs generally range from 12 to 36 months, but the VOCA 3% Tribal Victim Services Program award period may be expanded. For specifics pertaining to this program, please see the current fiscal year’s program solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site (http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/CurrentFundingOpportunities.htm). For additional information, see the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide section on “Period of Availability of Funds" at http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/chapter3.2a.htm. The VOCA 3% Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program will require applicants to both respond to a solicitation and submit a detailed budget and narrative in order to draw down approved funding. None/Not specified. Allison Turkel
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Office for Victims of Crime
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531 US
AskOVC@usdoj.gov
Phone: 202–307–5983 https://www.ovc.gov 15-5041-0-1-754 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 22$129,989,910.00; FY 23 est $95,000,000.00; FY 24 est $95,000,000.00; FY 21$117,071,357.00; FY 20$132,040,756.00; FY 19$160,212,980.00; FY 18$121,808,565.00; - In FY19: Tribal Set-Aside: Up to $720,000 per award. See the current fiscal years' program solicitation available at the Office of Justice Programs web site (http://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/CurrentFundingOpportunities.htm. For additional guidance, please reference the Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide (http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/index.htm) and Post award Instructions (http://ojp.gov/financialguide/DOJ/PostawardRequirements/index.htm). Applicable administrative requirements and Department of Justice regulations applicable to specific types of grantees can be found in title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 C.F.R.). Fiscal Year 2018 Project examples include but are not limited to: victim service program planning, development, implementation, or expansion of a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Program, Comprehensive Victim Assistance Program, Vulnerable Adults and Elder Abuse Program, or Child Advocacy Centers. Funds can be used to support a wide range of services to crime victims, including services for victims of elder abuse, child abuse, homicide, gang violence, youth violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, battery and assault, identity theft, hate crimes, driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, or victims of the opioid/drug crisis. Project examples include but are not limited to: victim service program planning, development, implementation, or expansion of a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Program, Comprehensive Victim Assistance Program, Vulnerable Adults and Elder Abuse Program, or Child Advocacy Centers.