OVC FY 08 Post - Secondary Education: Integrating Crime Victims Issues Into University and College Curricula

A competitive program that will award one grant of $300,000 to develop innovative, interdisciplinary education models (i.e., classroom, online, clinical) that address victimization issues and responses to crime victims and that can be integrated into university or college curricula and faculty development. Applicants must display knowledge and understanding of victimization, experience in augmenting university or college curricula by incorporating emerging education issues, and staff resources and capabilities to carry out all activities required by the funded project. Twenty-five percent in-kind or cash match to support sustainability and investment in the project for the planning year is required. A private nonprofit organization does not require 501(c)(3) status to apply for grant funding under this solicitation. Please note that applications that focus on prevention or research will not be considered for funding.