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OVC FY 08 Enhancing Services and Public Awareness Outreach for Victims in Underserved Communities

Opportunity ID
OVC-2008-1836
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2008
Closing Date
Posting Date
Description
This program will grant 5 awards of up to $75,000 each to raise awareness among underserved populations regarding victims' rights and available resources for crime victims in the local community. Underserved victim populations may include, but are not limited to, victims who are immigrants with limited English proficiency, American Indian, have disabilities, are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing, or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) populations. A private nonprofit organization does not need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation. When developing a strategy, please note that OVC cannot fund prevention- or researched-focused initiatives.

Awards

Number of Awards: 4
Total Amount Awarded: $299,997

Date Created: March 28, 2008