Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2019 15589
The OVC FY 2019 Direct Services to Support Victims of Human Trafficking grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), designed to expand and strengthen direct, victim-centered services for people harmed by both sex trafficking and labor trafficking. The core goal is twofold: first, to fund hands-on services that address victims immediate and longer-term needs, and second, to help communities build stronger local systems for identifying trafficking, responding effectively, and coordinating across agencies. Alongside service delivery, the solicitation emphasizes practical capacity-building work such as forming or deepening interagency partnerships, delivering professional training, and conducting public awareness activities that improve recognition of trafficking and access to help.
Applicants are allowed to apply under one or more program tracks, called purpose areas, and in some cases specific focus areas within those purpose areas. Purpose Area 1 centers on comprehensive services for victims of all forms of human trafficking and is organized into three focus areas. Focus Area 1 targets organizations that need to build capacity to provide comprehensive services, which generally means setting up or significantly expanding coordinated victim services and the infrastructure needed to deliver them reliably. Focus Area 2 is for sustaining capacity, meaning maintaining and strengthening established comprehensive service programs so victims continue to receive stable support over time. Focus Area 3 connects comprehensive services with partnership expectations tied to Enhanced Collaborative Model Human Trafficking Task Forces, highlighting a coordinated approach where service providers work closely with multidisciplinary task forces to improve collaboration, referrals, and overall community response. Purpose Area 2 supports specialized services, which is aimed at programs that deliver targeted assistance addressing specific victim needs or service gaps, complementing broader comprehensive service models.
This opportunity falls under the funding activity categories of Income Security and Social Services and Law, Justice, and Legal Services, and it is associated with CFDA number 16.320. The funding instrument is a grant. The solicitation anticipates making around 70 awards, with an award ceiling of $925,000 per award. Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full solicitation under the eligibility section, which typically means prospective applicants need to consult the detailed eligibility language to confirm whether their organization type and proposed activities qualify.
Key dates and logistics are straightforward. The solicitation was created on June 5, 2019, and the application deadline is July 19, 2019. OVC scheduled a pre-application webinar for June 14 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, intended to help applicants understand program expectations and submission requirements; registration is available at www.ovc.gov/grants/webinars.html. The official opportunity identifiers are Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2019 15589 and the title OVC FY 2019 Direct Services to Support Victims of Human Trafficking, which applicants would use when locating the announcement and preparing submission materials.Apply for OVC 2019 15589
- The Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services, law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2019 Direct Services to Support Victims of Human Trafficking" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.320.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 05, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $925,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 70 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: OVC FY 2019 Direct Services to Support Victims of Human Trafficking (OVC 2019 15589)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
The OVC FY 2019 Direct Services to Support Victims of Human Trafficking grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). It is designed to expand and strengthen direct, victim-centered services for people harmed by both sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
2) What is the main goal of the program?
The core goal is twofold: (1) fund hands-on services that address victims immediate and longer-term needs, and (2) help communities build stronger local systems to identify trafficking, respond effectively, and coordinate across agencies.
3) What kinds of activities does the solicitation emphasize besides direct services?
Alongside service delivery, the solicitation emphasizes practical capacity-building work such as forming or deepening interagency partnerships, delivering professional training, and conducting public awareness activities that improve recognition of trafficking and access to help.
4) Who is the funder for this opportunity?
The funder is the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
5) What types of trafficking victims are intended to be served?
The opportunity is intended to support services for victims of both sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
6) What are the program tracks (purpose areas) applicants can choose from?
Applicants are allowed to apply under one or more program tracks called purpose areas. The solicitation describes Purpose Area 1 (comprehensive services) and Purpose Area 2 (specialized services).
7) What is Purpose Area 1?
Purpose Area 1 centers on comprehensive services for victims of all forms of human trafficking and is organized into three focus areas.
8) What is Purpose Area 1, Focus Area 1?
Focus Area 1 targets organizations that need to build capacity to provide comprehensive services. This generally means setting up or significantly expanding coordinated victim services and the infrastructure needed to deliver them reliably.
9) What is Purpose Area 1, Focus Area 2?
Focus Area 2 is for sustaining capacity, meaning maintaining and strengthening established comprehensive service programs so victims continue to receive stable support over time.
10) What is Purpose Area 1, Focus Area 3?
Focus Area 3 connects comprehensive services with partnership expectations tied to Enhanced Collaborative Model Human Trafficking Task Forces. It highlights a coordinated approach where service providers work closely with multidisciplinary task forces to improve collaboration, referrals, and overall community response.
11) What is Purpose Area 2?
Purpose Area 2 supports specialized services. This is aimed at programs that deliver targeted assistance addressing specific victim needs or service gaps, complementing broader comprehensive service models.
12) Can an applicant apply to more than one purpose area?
Yes. The information provided states that applicants are allowed to apply under one or more purpose areas (program tracks).
13) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
14) Approximately how many awards does OVC expect to make?
The solicitation anticipates making around 70 awards.
15) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $925,000 per award.
16) What are the funding activity categories associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under the funding activity categories of Income Security and Social Services and Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
17) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 16.320.
18) What is the eligibility category listed for applicants?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full solicitation under the eligibility section.
19) Do applicants need to consult the full solicitation to confirm eligibility?
Yes. Because eligibility is listed as "Others" and additional clarification is referenced in the full solicitation, prospective applicants should consult the detailed eligibility language to confirm whether their organization type and proposed activities qualify.
20) What is the funding opportunity number and official title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2019 15589, and the title is OVC FY 2019 Direct Services to Support Victims of Human Trafficking.
21) When was the solicitation created?
The solicitation was created on June 5, 2019.
22) What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is July 19, 2019.
23) Is there a pre-application webinar?
Yes. OVC scheduled a pre-application webinar for June 14 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
24) What is the purpose of the pre-application webinar?
The webinar is intended to help applicants understand program expectations and submission requirements.
25) Where can applicants register for the pre-application webinar?
Registration is available at www.ovc.gov/grants/webinars.html.
26) What local or community-level outcomes is this program trying to strengthen?
Beyond individual services, the program aims to strengthen local systems for identifying trafficking, improving response effectiveness, and increasing coordination across agencies, including through partnerships, training, and public awareness activities.
27) How does the solicitation describe the relationship between comprehensive services and task forces?
Under Purpose Area 1, Focus Area 3, comprehensive services are linked to partnership expectations tied to Enhanced Collaborative Model Human Trafficking Task Forces, emphasizing collaboration, referrals, and an improved community response through multidisciplinary coordination.
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