Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2018 14041
The OVC FY 2018 Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OVC-2018-14041) is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). It is designed to strengthen and expand specialized, victim-centered services for people who have experienced human trafficking, using the definition established in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (as amended). In practical terms, the program is meant to increase both the availability (more services in more places) and the effectiveness (higher-quality, more appropriate services) of support provided to trafficking survivors.
OVC is specifically seeking applications that focus on one or more priority service areas that tend to be critical gaps for trafficking victims. The first is housing services, which can include emergency shelter, transitional housing, or other survivor-specific housing supports that promote safety and stability. The second priority area is economic and leadership empowerment and/or education services, which can cover job readiness, workforce training, financial literacy, educational support, and opportunities that help survivors rebuild independence and long-term security. The third area is mental health services, recognizing that many trafficking survivors need trauma-informed counseling and therapeutic care. The fourth is substance abuse services, reflecting the reality that some survivors may have substance use needs tied to coercion, coping, or exploitation and may benefit from treatment and recovery supports. The fifth area is legal services, which can be essential for addressing issues like immigration relief, criminal record concerns, protective orders, family law matters, housing or employment legal barriers, and other legal needs connected to exploitation and recovery.
The award structure reflects a moderately large service-delivery investment. OVC anticipated making up to 20 cooperative agreement awards, with each award capped at $700,000, and an estimated total program funding level of up to $14 million. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant), recipients should generally expect a more collaborative relationship with OVC during the project period, often including closer federal involvement in areas such as program planning, reporting, coordination, and implementation milestones.
The planned period of performance is 36 months, with projects expected to start on October 1, 2018. This three-year window is intended to give funded organizations enough time to establish or expand specialized service capacity, strengthen partnerships, and demonstrate meaningful improvements in survivor access and outcomes.
Key dates were clearly outlined. The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2018, and applications were due by June 27, 2018. OVC also scheduled a single pre-application webinar for May 31, 2018, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with registration available through the OVC webinars page (www.ovc.gov/grants/webinars.html). The webinar was intended to help prospective applicants understand expectations, priorities, and submission requirements before the deadline.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 16.320 and falls under activity categories tied to Income Security and Social Services as well as Law, Justice, and Legal Services, reflecting the program's combined emphasis on direct victim services and the legal and systems-related barriers trafficking survivors often face. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the specific eligible applicant types referenced as being further clarified in the solicitation's additional eligibility information section.Apply for OVC 2018 14041
- The Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services, law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2018 Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.320.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2018. (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 20 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 OVC FY 2018 Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), titled "OVC FY 2018 Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking" (Funding Opportunity Number OVC-2018-14041). The program is designed to strengthen and expand specialized, victim-centered services for people who have experienced human trafficking.
What is the main goal of this program?
The program aims to increase both (1) the availability of specialized services (more services in more places) and (2) the effectiveness of services (higher-quality, more appropriate support) for victims/survivors of human trafficking.
How does the program define "human trafficking" for purposes of this funding?
The program uses the definition established in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended.
Which federal agency is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What type of funding instrument is this award?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements (not standard grants). This generally means recipients should expect a more collaborative relationship with OVC during the project period, with closer federal involvement in areas such as program planning, reporting, coordination, and implementation milestones.
What are the priority service areas OVC is seeking to fund?
OVC is specifically seeking applications focused on one or more of these priority service areas:
- Housing services
- Economic and leadership empowerment and/or education services
- Mental health services
- Substance abuse services
- Legal services
What kinds of services count under the housing priority area?
Housing services can include emergency shelter, transitional housing, or other survivor-specific housing supports that promote safety and stability.
What kinds of services are included under economic and leadership empowerment and/or education?
This area can include job readiness, workforce training, financial literacy, educational support, and opportunities intended to help survivors rebuild independence and long-term security.
What does OVC mean by mental health services in this solicitation?
Mental health services are described as trauma-informed counseling and therapeutic care, recognizing that many trafficking survivors may need specialized behavioral health support.
What does the substance abuse services priority area cover?
This priority area reflects that some survivors may have substance use needs tied to coercion, coping, or exploitation and may benefit from treatment and recovery supports.
What types of legal services are contemplated under this program?
Legal services can be essential for issues such as immigration relief, criminal record concerns, protective orders, family law matters, housing or employment legal barriers, and other legal needs connected to exploitation and recovery.
Does an application have to address all five priority areas?
No. OVC is seeking applications that focus on one or more priority service areas.
How many awards did OVC anticipate making?
OVC anticipated making up to 20 cooperative agreement awards under this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
Each award was capped at $700,000.
What was the estimated total funding available under the program?
The estimated total program funding level was up to $14 million.
How long is the period of performance?
The planned period of performance is 36 months (three years).
What was the expected project start date?
Projects were expected to start on October 1, 2018.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2018.
When were applications due?
Applications were due by June 27, 2018.
Was there a pre-application webinar?
Yes. OVC scheduled a single pre-application webinar for May 31, 2018, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Where could applicants register for the pre-application webinar?
Registration was available through the OVC webinars page at www.ovc.gov/grants/webinars.html.
What was the purpose of the pre-application webinar?
The webinar was intended to help prospective applicants understand expectations, priorities, and submission requirements before the application deadline.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC-2018-14041.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 16.320.
What activity categories does this funding align with?
The opportunity falls under activity categories tied to Income Security and Social Services as well as Law, Justice, and Legal Services, reflecting its combined emphasis on direct victim services and legal/systems-related barriers trafficking survivors often face.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with specific eligible applicant types referenced as being further clarified in the solicitation's additional eligibility information section.
What does "victim-centered" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, the program is oriented toward specialized services that prioritize survivor safety, stability, and appropriate supports (for example, survivor-specific housing, trauma-informed mental health care, recovery supports, and legal assistance connected to exploitation and recovery).
What kinds of improvements is OVC hoping to see from funded projects?
OVC is looking for meaningful improvements in survivor access and outcomes, supported by efforts to establish or expand specialized service capacity and strengthen partnerships over the 36-month project period.
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