Overview
To assist potential applicants in developing strong proposals in response to our current funding opportunities, OVC hosts educational webinars for interested stakeholders to learn more about the program objectives and submission requirements. A question-and-answer session is held before the conclusion of every webinar.
Application Mechanics Weekly Webinars
We encourage all potential applicants to register for the weekly “Application Mechanics: Submitting an Application Weekly Training Webinar,” held every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., eastern time. Visit the JustGrants Resources website to learn more and register. Participation in these webinars is optional.
Upcoming OVC Pre-Application Information Session Webinars
OVC FY 2024 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Pre-Application Webinar
OVC staff will review the solicitation requirements and conduct a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants. Participation in the webinar is optional, but strongly encouraged.
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m., eastern time
OVC encourages participants to review the solicitation and submit any questions they may have in advance and no later than 2 days prior to the webinar. Submit your questions to [email protected] with the subject as “Questions for OVC FY 2024 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Webinar.”
OVC FY24 Preventing Trafficking of Girls Pre-Application Webinar
OVC staff will review the solicitation requirements and conduct a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants. Participation in the webinar is optional, but strongly encouraged.
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 3:00–4:00 p.m., eastern time
OVC encourages participants to review the solicitation and submit any questions they may have in advance and no later than 2 days prior to the webinar. Submit your questions to [email protected] with the subject as “Questions for OVC FY24 Preventing Trafficking of Girls Webinar.”
Recorded OVC Pre-Application Webinars
OVC FY 2024 Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking Pre-Application Webinar
- Webinar held: March 5, 2024
- Webinar materials:
- Webinar recording (forthcoming)
- Webinar presentation (forthcoming)
- Webinar transcript (forthcoming)
- Solicitation
OVC FY 2024 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking Pre-Application Webinar
- Webinar held: March 13, 2024
- Webinar materials:
- Webinar recording (forthcoming)
- Webinar presentation (forthcoming)
- Webinar transcript (forthcoming)
- Solicitation
OVC FY24 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Pre-Application Information Session
OVC will post a recorded video during which OVC staff will provide high-level information about solicitation requirements. Participation is optional.
- Materials are forthcoming
- Solicitation
Planning Your OVC Application Webinar Series
OVC hosted a four-part Pre-Application Webinar Series: Planning Your OVC Application to provide potential applicants with information about OVC funding opportunities and guidance on how to apply.
Each webinar covers a unique topic to help your organization prepare for OVC Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 funding opportunities.
Part 1: Getting Ready to Apply
This session provided an overview of the two-part application process in Grants.gov and JustGrants, including actions potential applicants can take prior to a solicitation’s release.
Part 2: Considerations When Building Your OVC Budget
The discussion covered how to create a strong budget and budget narrative that effectively identifies the resources requested, is clearly connected to your grant application narrative, and complies with DOJ guidelines and requirements.
Part 3: Preparing Your Proposal and What to Expect Next
Receive practical guidance on how to prepare a strong grant application and what happens to applications after submission.
Part 4: Overview of Upcoming Funding Opportunities in FY 2022
Learn about the primary initiatives that OVC anticipates funding in FY 2022 and acquire key information about the grant application process.
Learn about JustGrants, DOJ’s grants management system.