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.
Upcoming Pre-Application Webinars
There are no upcoming pre-application funding webinars scheduled at this time. Sign up for News From OVC to stay up-to-date on webinars as they are scheduled.
Recorded Pre-Application Webinars
FY 2023 Solicitation-Specific Webinars
OVC FY 2023 Culturally Responsive Victim Services Fellowship Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on April 12, 2023, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
OVC FY 2023 Field-Generated Solicitation: Increasing Options and Expanding Access for Victims of Crime Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on April 26, 2023, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
OVC FY 2023 Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act State-Run Hate Crime Reporting Hotlines Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on April 27, 2023, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
OVC FY 2023 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on May 2, 2023, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
OVC FY 2023 VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grant Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on May 2, 2023, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
OVC FY 2023 National Resource Centers for Victim Research, Evaluation, and Reaching Underserved Victims Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on May 3, 2023, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
OVC FY 2023 Action Partnerships for National Membership and/or Professional Affiliation Agencies Assisting Victims in the Aftermath of Crime Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on May 4, 2023, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
OVC FY 2023 Supporting Children, Youth, and Families Affected by the Drug Crisis: Recruiting and Developing Peer Recovery Coaches Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on May 4, 2023, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
OVC FY 2023 Developing Future Victim Specialists to Serve American Indian/Alaska Native Victims of Crime Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on May 18, 2023, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
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OVC FY 2023 Targeted Training and Technical Assistance for VOCA Victim Assistance and Compensation Administrators Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on May 24, 2023, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
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OVC FY 2023 Invited to Apply Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Pre-Application Webinars
OVC conducted of series of pre-application webinars for the OVC FY 2023 Invited to Apply Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula solicitation during which OVC staff reviewed the solicitation requirements, provided step-by-step expectations on developing the application and considerations for developing the budget, capture guidance on how to apply, and answer questions.
Application Preparation & Submission Webinar
This session, held on April 11, 2023, is intended to help applicants understand the application process.
Developing a Budget Webinar
This session, held on April 18, 2023, is intended to help applicants develop their budget.
Considerations for a Construction Project Webinar
This session, held on May 12, 2023, is intended to help applicants with construction project planning.
Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities Webinar Series
Note: the OVC FY 2023 Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities Webinar scheduled for March 1, 2023, was cancelled.
OVC FY 2023 Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities Webinar 1
OVC is the largest Federal funder responding to the needs of human trafficking victims. This includes supporting an array of victim services, including case management, housing, legal, employment, and mental health services.
OVC’s Human Trafficking Division hosted this webinar on February 9, 2023, to provide an overview of our office and planned FY 2023 anti-trafficking funding opportunities offering direct services, multidisciplinary task forces, youth-focused initiatives, a fellowship, and training and technical assistance.
During the webinar, OVC provides high-level information about nine planned anti-trafficking funding opportunities and eligibility. Learn about resources and tools to help successfully prepare in advance of the release of this year’s anti-trafficking grant solicitations.
OVC FY 2023 Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities Webinar 2
OVC is the largest Federal funder responding to the needs of human trafficking victims. This includes supporting an array of victim services, including case management, housing, legal, employment, and mental health services.
OVC’s Human Trafficking Division hosted this webinar on March 29, 2023, to provide information about all planned OVC FY 2023 anti-trafficking funding opportunities, provided information about solicitation requirements, and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
OVC FY 2023 Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities Webinar 3
OVC is the largest Federal funder responding to the needs of human trafficking victims. This includes supporting an array of victim services, including case management, housing, legal, employment, and mental health services.
OVC’s Human Trafficking Division hosted this webinar on April 20, 2023, to provide information about open OVC FY 2023 anti-trafficking funding opportunities, provided information about solicitation requirements, 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.
Learn about JustGrants, DOJ’s grants management system.