OVC FY 17 Fellowship Program

In May 2013, OVC released the Vision 21: Transforming Victim Services Final Report. The Vision 21 initiative was the first comprehensive assessment of the field in nearly 15 years. This solicitation seeks fellowship proposals that further the goals of Vision 21 by supporting OVC's efforts to provide training, technical assistance, capacity building, assessment, or strategic planning. Through these cooperative agreements, OVC will make grants to individuals to work with OVC in the below purpose areas to enhance and transform services for victims of crime, reach and serve more crime victims and address gaps in the crime victims' field. OVC fellows will address one of the purpose areas identified below: Human Trafficking Task Forces Fellowship Human Trafficking Survivor-Informed Services Fellowship Mass Violence and Terrorism Fellowship Underserved Victims of Sexual Assault Fellowship Services for Male Victims Child Sexual Exploitation