OVC FY 2022 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services Technical Assistance Program

Background
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) seeks applications for funding to support the FY 2022 Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services Technical Assistance Program. This program furthers the DOJ’s mission by assisting law enforcement to better support victims through the criminal justice process. OVC is committed to enhancing the Nation’s capacity to assist crime victims and provide leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime.

Grant Details
With this FY 2022 solicitation, OVC is taking steps to invest in the development and growth of law enforcement-based direct victim services at the state, tribal, and local levels nationwide. The program aims to issue one award of up to $3,750,000 for up to a 3-year performance period to an organization with the capacity to provide dedicated TA supports to law enforcement-based victim service programs across the country.
The TA supports offered should enhance trauma-informed, victim-centered services and assist LEV grantees with the development or enhancement of LEV Program protocols and guidelines.
The organization will also be tasked with developing a competitive subaward process to select a minimum of 7 new LEV sites in state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in small, mid-sized, and large jurisdictions.
The organization will be responsible for overall project management and oversight for the new LEV sites.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, and public law enforcement agencies (state, local, and tribal agencies).
Applicants must have staff resources and capability to develop or enhance a model for delivery of the technical assistance supports outlined by the solicitation.

Period of Performance
The period of performance start date is October 1, 2022, with a duration of 36 months.

Grant Value
$3,750,000.00

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed at state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in small, mid-sized, and large jurisdictions across the United States.