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OVC FY 15 Language Access Training and Technical Assistance Program

Opportunity ID
OVC-2015-4269
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2015
Closing Date
Posting Date
Description
OVC will make one award of up to $1,000,000 to a national-scope organization to enhance training, technical assistance, public awareness, and capacity building resources on language access for victim service providers and allied professionals. The objectives of this program are to improve access to services for victims who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, or who have limited English proficiency; increase victim service providers' and allied professionals' understanding of their legal and ethical obligations related to language access; and produce high-quality training and technical assistance and products to improve language access. Those applying are urged to begin in advance of the June 24, 2015, deadline.

Awards

Number of Awards: 1
Total Amount Awarded: $999,749

Date Created: May 8, 2015