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The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) offers funding to aid communities
in conducting public awareness initiatives during National
Crime Victims' Rights Week 2006 (April 23–29, 2006). The
theme of this year's celebration is "Victims' Rights:
Strength in Unity."
Background
Each April since 1981, when President Ronald Reagan proclaimed
the first National Crime Victims' Rights Week, communities across the nation
have held public rallies, candlelight observances, and commemorative activities
to promote awareness of victims' rights and needs.
2006 Community
Awareness Project Funding
OVC will reimburse approximately 60 communities up to $5,000
to aid them in conducting public awareness initiatives.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated and competitively selected based
on the strength of the application in several areas.
Eligibility
Public agencies, nonprofit organizations, community-based victim
service organizations, faith-based organizations, tribal organizations,
and community coalitions committed to advocating for the rights and services
of crime victims are among those encouraged to apply.
Allowable and Unallowable Activities
Before applying, interested applicants should ensure that the
activities they propose are allowable.
Application Process
and Deadline (November 18, 2005)
Interested organizations should download and complete the NCVRW Community Awareness Project Application Form provided on this page.
Timeline
By late January 2006, all applicants will receive notification
of the status of their applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about this funding opportunity, first
visit the NCVRW FAQs
page. If you cannot
find the information you need after visiting the page, contact http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/askovc and
reference the 2006 Community Awareness Project Application for NCVRW.
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