Opportunity Information: Apply for O OVC 2021 34001
This funding opportunity, titled "OVC FY 2021 Invited to Apply - Specialized Training and Technical Assistance on Housing for Victims of Human Trafficking" (Funding Opportunity Number O-OVC-2021-34001), is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which usually means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in guiding or collaborating on the work as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The overall focus is on building stronger, more effective support systems for victims of crime, with this specific project targeting housing-related training and technical assistance for victims of human trafficking.
The opportunity sits within OVC's broader mission: strengthening the nation's capacity to assist crime victims while providing leadership that helps shift policies and practices toward justice, healing, and improved outcomes for people harmed by crime. OVC advances that mission partly by using discretionary funds from the Crime Victims Fund to support innovative training and technical assistance efforts and, in some programs, direct services that raise the quality and consistency of victim assistance nationwide. In this case, the emphasis is on specialized training and technical assistance (often shortened to TTA) tied to housing, reflecting the reality that safe and stable housing is often a key factor in a trafficking survivor's recovery, safety planning, and long-term independence.
From a program design standpoint, the main deliverable implied by the title and description is not a housing subsidy program itself, but rather a national or specialized capacity-building effort: developing and delivering guidance, tools, consultation, and possibly model practices that help victim service providers, housing partners, and allied systems better serve trafficking survivors who need safe, appropriate housing. Because it is framed as "specialized" TTA, the funded work would typically be expected to address common housing barriers that trafficking victims face (for example, safety and confidentiality concerns, eligibility challenges, documentation issues, criminal histories connected to trafficking, landlord screening barriers, and the need for trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches). It would also generally be expected to help communities and service networks improve coordination between victim service agencies and housing systems so survivors can access stable options more quickly and safely.
The award information provided indicates an expected single award with a maximum (ceiling) amount of $1,500,000. The posting shows it was created on June 4, 2021, with an original closing date of June 18, 2021, reflecting a relatively short application window and reinforcing the "invited to apply" nature of the solicitation. The assistance listing is associated with CFDA number 16.320, and the activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services, which aligns with the housing stability and supportive services theme.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note to consult the additional eligibility information in the full solicitation for clarification. That wording is often used when a competition is limited, targeted, or otherwise not open to every type of applicant, especially in an invited-to-apply context where OVC may have identified a specific organization or a narrow set of organizations with the specialized expertise and national reach needed for this kind of technical assistance work.
Finally, the statutory authority cited for this project is 22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(2), a provision connected to federal anti-trafficking efforts. In practical terms, that authority supports OVC's ability to fund work that strengthens services and systems for trafficking victims, including efforts that remove barriers to safety and recovery such as lack of stable housing.Apply for O OVC 2021 34001
- The Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2021 Invited to Apply - Specialized Training and Technical Assistance on Housing for 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 04, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 18, 2021. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "OVC FY 2021 Invited to Apply - Specialized Training and Technical Assistance on Housing for Victims of Human Trafficking."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is O-OVC-2021-34001.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning OVC typically expects substantial involvement in the project (for example, guidance or collaboration during implementation), rather than providing funds with minimal federal engagement.
What is the overall purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to support specialized training and technical assistance (TTA) focused on housing for victims of human trafficking, with the broader goal of building stronger, more effective support systems for victims of crime.
Is this funding intended to pay for housing subsidies or direct housing assistance?
Based on the description, the implied deliverable is a specialized capacity-building effort (training and technical assistance) related to housing, rather than a housing subsidy program itself.
What kinds of activities are implied by "specialized training and technical assistance" on housing?
The description suggests developing and delivering guidance, tools, consultation, and potentially model practices that help victim service providers, housing partners, and allied systems better serve trafficking survivors who need safe and appropriate housing.
What housing-related barriers for trafficking victims may this project address?
The description indicates the work would typically be expected to address common barriers such as safety and confidentiality concerns, eligibility challenges, documentation issues, criminal histories connected to trafficking, landlord screening barriers, and the need for trauma-informed and survivor-centered approaches.
How does this opportunity relate to OVC's broader mission?
This opportunity aligns with OVC's mission to strengthen the nation's capacity to assist crime victims and provide leadership that shifts policies and practices toward justice, healing, and improved outcomes for people harmed by crime.
What funding source does OVC use for efforts like this?
The description notes that OVC advances its mission in part by using discretionary funds from the Crime Victims Fund to support innovative training and technical assistance efforts.
How many awards does OVC expect to make under this opportunity?
The award information provided indicates OVC expects to make a single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) amount listed is $1,500,000.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting was created on June 4, 2021.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 18, 2021.
What does "Invited to Apply" suggest about the competition?
"Invited to Apply" generally indicates a limited or targeted solicitation, often reflecting that OVC identified a specific organization or a narrow set of organizations with the specialized expertise and national reach needed for the work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with a note to consult the additional eligibility information in the full solicitation for clarification. This wording often appears when eligibility is limited, targeted, or otherwise not open broadly.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is associated with CFDA number 16.320.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
Why is housing a focus area for trafficking victim services in this opportunity?
The description emphasizes that safe and stable housing is often a key factor in a trafficking survivor's recovery, safety planning, and long-term independence, which is why housing-related TTA is the focus.
Does the opportunity emphasize coordination between victim services and housing systems?
Yes. The description indicates the work would generally be expected to help communities and service networks improve coordination between victim service agencies and housing systems so survivors can access stable options more quickly and safely.
What legal authority is cited for this project?
The statutory authority cited is 22 U.S.C. 7105(b)(2), which is connected to federal anti-trafficking efforts and supports funding to strengthen services and systems for trafficking victims.
What does the cited statutory authority mean in practical terms for this project?
In practical terms, the authority supports OVC's ability to fund work that strengthens services and systems for trafficking victims, including efforts that remove barriers to safety and recovery such as lack of stable housing.
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