Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2017 11579
The OVC FY 17 Specialized Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance for Service Providers grant opportunity was a discretionary Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2017 11579; CFDA 16.320) designed to strengthen the day-to-day capacity of human trafficking service providers by improving how they address two of the most persistent and survivor-identified priorities: safe, stable housing and meaningful employment. The core idea behind the program is that even when communities have some resources available, providers often struggle with practical implementation because they may not be up to date on victim-centered housing models, shelter options, workforce development strategies, job placement and retention approaches, or effective methods for serving youth and other populations with specialized needs. OVC framed this opportunity as a way to close those knowledge and practice gaps through targeted, intensive training and hands-on technical assistance rather than simply adding more direct service dollars.
The solicitation funded cooperative agreements, meaning awardees would be expected to work closely with OVC and coordinate with the OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) rather than operate entirely independently. Applicants were asked to focus on one of two purpose areas: housing-related training and technical assistance or employment-related training and technical assistance. OVC anticipated making two awards total, one in each focus area, with an award ceiling of $850,000. The project approach emphasized proactive engagement: the selected providers would not wait for requests to come in, but would actively connect with all OVC Services to Victims of Trafficking grantees to assess needs, provide tailored support, and help those grantees build stronger systems and partnerships that victims can actually access.
In practical terms, the housing-focused award was intended to help trafficking service organizations and their partners adopt and expand best practices for victim-centered housing and shelter, including understanding different models and options and how to align housing approaches with safety, confidentiality, and trauma-informed care. It also implicitly addressed the reality that housing solutions for trafficking survivors often require coordination across emergency shelter, transitional housing, longer-term rental assistance, and mainstream housing systems, each with different eligibility rules, safety considerations, and local availability. The employment-focused award, by contrast, was aimed at helping programs improve tools and strategies for employment and workforce development, including pathways to job readiness, placement, and job retention for survivors who may face barriers such as criminal records tied to exploitation, disrupted education histories, trauma impacts, limited work experience, safety concerns, or unstable housing and transportation.
Eligibility was intentionally broad and included both for-profit organizations and non-governmental organizations, as long as they could demonstrate deep expertise and a strong track record in one of the two domains: housing for victims of crime or employment services for marginalized populations. That eligibility structure reflects OVCs intention to bring in specialized, high-capacity technical assistance providers who could translate field-tested methods into usable guidance for trafficking victim service programs. The solicitation also highlighted the importance of connecting grantees to resources beyond their immediate networks by fostering stronger ties to federal, state, and local systems, which can include housing authorities, workforce agencies, victim compensation and assistance programs, and other community-based supports.
Key administrative details include the creation date of January 17, 2017, and an original application closing date of March 16, 2017. Overall, the grant opportunity was structured to improve survivor outcomes by helping service providers move from ad hoc problem-solving toward consistent, evidence-informed practice in housing and employment, while also strengthening coordination among OVC-funded trafficking programs and the larger public and nonprofit systems survivors must navigate to rebuild stability.Apply for OVC 2017 11579
- 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 17 Specialized Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance for Service Providers" 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 Jan 17, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 2017. (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 $850,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: OVC FY 17 Specialized Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance for Service Providers
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was a U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) discretionary solicitation titled "OVC FY 17 Specialized Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance for Service Providers." Its purpose was to strengthen the day-to-day capacity of human trafficking service providers by improving how programs address two persistent, survivor-identified priorities: safe, stable housing and meaningful employment.
2) What problem was OVC trying to solve with this solicitation?
OVC identified that even when communities have some resources available, service providers can struggle with practical implementation. The solicitation was designed to close knowledge and practice gaps in areas like victim-centered housing models, shelter options, workforce development strategies, job placement and retention, and approaches for serving youth and other populations with specialized needs.
3) What is the "core idea" behind the program?
The program focused on targeted, intensive training and hands-on technical assistance to improve practice, rather than simply adding more direct service dollars. The aim was to help trafficking service providers apply up-to-date, survivor-centered approaches in housing and employment.
4) What type of award was funded?
The solicitation funded cooperative agreements. That means awardees would be expected to work closely with OVC and coordinate with the OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC), rather than operating fully independently.
5) What were the purpose areas applicants could choose from?
Applicants were asked to focus on one of two purpose areas:
- Housing-related training and technical assistance
- Employment-related training and technical assistance
6) How many awards did OVC anticipate making?
OVC anticipated making two awards total: one award in the housing focus area and one award in the employment focus area.
7) What was the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling was $850,000.
8) Who were the intended beneficiaries of the training and technical assistance?
The training and technical assistance were intended to support OVC Services to Victims of Trafficking grantees by improving their capacity and systems so victims can access housing and employment supports more effectively.
9) How were awardees expected to deliver training and technical assistance?
The approach emphasized proactive engagement. Selected providers were not expected to wait for requests; instead, they would actively connect with all OVC Services to Victims of Trafficking grantees to assess needs, provide tailored support, and help build stronger systems and partnerships.
10) What would the housing-focused award concentrate on?
The housing-focused award was intended to help trafficking service organizations and their partners adopt and expand best practices for victim-centered housing and shelter. This included understanding different housing models and options and aligning housing approaches with safety, confidentiality, and trauma-informed care.
11) Why did the housing focus emphasize coordination across multiple housing systems?
The solicitation recognized that housing solutions for trafficking survivors often require coordination across emergency shelter, transitional housing, longer-term rental assistance, and mainstream housing systems. These systems can have different eligibility rules, safety considerations, and local availability.
12) What would the employment-focused award concentrate on?
The employment-focused award was aimed at improving tools and strategies for employment and workforce development, including job readiness pathways, job placement approaches, and job retention strategies tailored to survivors.
13) What survivor barriers to employment did OVC highlight?
The solicitation noted that survivors may face barriers such as criminal records tied to exploitation, disrupted education histories, trauma impacts, limited work experience, safety concerns, or unstable housing and transportation.
14) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included for-profit organizations and non-governmental organizations, as long as they could demonstrate deep expertise and a strong track record in one of the two domains: housing for victims of crime or employment services for marginalized populations.
15) Why did OVC allow both for-profit and non-governmental applicants?
This structure reflected OVC's intention to bring in specialized, high-capacity technical assistance providers that could translate field-tested methods into usable guidance for trafficking victim service programs.
16) What partnerships and systems connections did OVC encourage?
The solicitation highlighted connecting grantees to resources beyond their immediate networks by fostering stronger ties to federal, state, and local systems. Examples mentioned include housing authorities, workforce agencies, victim compensation and assistance programs, and other community-based supports.
17) What were the administrative identifiers for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number was OVC 2017 11579, and the CFDA number was 16.320.
18) When was the solicitation created and when did it close?
The creation date was January 17, 2017, and the original application closing date was March 16, 2017.
19) What outcomes was OVC trying to improve through this program?
The overall structure was intended to improve survivor outcomes by helping service providers move from ad hoc problem-solving toward consistent, evidence-informed practice in housing and employment, while strengthening coordination among OVC-funded trafficking programs and the larger public and nonprofit systems survivors navigate to rebuild stability.
20) Was this opportunity primarily for direct services funding?
No. Based on how OVC framed the solicitation, the emphasis was on training and hands-on technical assistance to close implementation gaps, rather than on adding more direct service dollars.
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