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OVC FY 17 Vision 21: Advancing the Use of Technology to Assist Victims of Crime

Opportunity ID
OVC-2017-12281
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2017
Closing Date
Posting Date
Description
Through this solicitation OVC seeks to support organizations which demonstrate innovative strategies to create, expand, or enhance use of technology initiatives on a national scale to improve response, services, and access for victims of crime. OVC seeks to address three areas, which may intersect depending on the applicant’s proposed activities and project strategy. These are: 1) Coalition building; 2) Development of new national apps or creation of other technology platforms designed to serve victims of crime, including updates and maintenance for the length of the award; and 3) Expanding or enhancing (including updates and maintenance) existing service and hotline digital, online, text platforms and apps that use technology to provide services, referrals, tools, and information to victims of crime. OVC expects to make up to 5 awards between $500,000–$1.4 million each. Apply by June 23, 2017.

Awards

Number of Awards: 6
Total Amount Awarded: $7,152,623

Date Created: May 25, 2017