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Bridging Inequities – Legal Services and Victims’ Rights Enforcement for Underserved Communities

Federal Funding Agency:

Office for Victims of Crime

Applicant Eligibility:

For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline: June 16, 2022 11:59 PM

Application JustGrants Deadline: June 23, 2022 8:59 PM

Funding Amount:

Up to $5,000,000

Agency Solicitation:

OVC seeks applications for funding to increase access to legal assistance for victims of crime in underserved communities. This project will support a coordinating lead organization to competitively select approximately 20 legal fellows to be hosted by organizations across the Nation and located in underserved communities to provide civil legal services to victims of crime. Intensive training and technical assistance will be provided to the legal fellows to expand their knowledge on legal issues and victims’ rights enforcement, and create opportunities for peer learning.

Solicitation

Additional Notes:

OVC expects to make up to one award.