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Funding Webinars

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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

There are no upcoming webinars at this time. See below to access materials from recorded webinars.
 

Recorded FY 24 OJP Grant Application Resource Guide Q&A Session

Learn more about the FY 24 Office of Justice Programs (OJP) grant application process and the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide. 

Recorded OVC Pre-Application Webinars

OVC FY24 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Awareness Projects (2025–2027) Pre-Application Webinar

OVC FY24 Trauma Recovery Center Demonstration Project Pre-Application Webinar

OVC FY24 Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant Program Pre-Application Webinar 

OVC FY24 Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act State-Run Hate Crime Reporting Hotlines Pre-Application Webinar 

OVC FY24 Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations Pre-Application Webinar

OVC FY24 Field-Generated Solicitation: Increasing Options and Expanding Access for Victims of Crime Pre-Application Webinar

OVC FY24 Meeting the Basic Needs of Crime Victims in Underserved Communities Pre-Application Webinars

 Solicitation

Webinar 1

OVC staff reviewed the solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants. 

  •  Webinar held: June 18, 2024
  •  Webinar materials:
    • Webinar recording (forthcoming)
    • Webinar presentation (forthcoming)
    • Webinar transcript (forthcoming)

Webinar 2

OVC staff reviewed how to apply for this funding opportunity and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants. 

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.

Date Modified: June 28, 2024
Date Created: November 12, 2020
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