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OVC FY 11 State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative (New)

Opportunity ID
OVC-2011-2837
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2011
Closing Date
Posting Date
Description
This grant opportunity offers up to six first-year awards of $35,000 for the development of State Victim Assistance Academies (SVAA) that will provide comprehensive, academically based, fundamental education and training for victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice personal, and allied professionals who routinely work with victims of crime. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment from the state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance and compensation program offices to help develop the Academy. Those applying are urged to begin the application process well in advance of the December 21, 2010, deadline.

Awards

Number of Awards: 4
Total Amount Awarded: $138,521

Date Created: November 4, 2010