Opportunity Information: Apply for O OVC 2022 171435
The OVC FY 2022 Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act State-Run Hate Crime Reporting Hotlines opportunity is a U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) competitive discretionary funding program aimed at helping states create or strengthen state-run hotlines for reporting hate crimes. The core purpose is to make it easier and safer for victims and community members to report incidents motivated by bias, especially in situations where victims may be hesitant to go directly to law enforcement because of fear, language barriers, immigration concerns, distrust of government systems, disability-related accessibility issues, or worries about retaliation or not being believed. By funding dedicated reporting hotlines, the program seeks to reduce underreporting, improve victim access to assistance, and create clearer pathways from initial reporting to support services and, where appropriate, criminal justice follow-up.
The program is grounded in broader Office of Justice Programs (OJP) priorities that emphasize civil rights and racial equity, expanded access to justice, stronger support for crime victims and justice-impacted individuals, improved community safety, and increased trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. In practical terms, the grant is meant to support state-level capacity to receive reports of hate crimes and connect victims to resources in a way that feels accessible, culturally responsive, and victim-centered. The legal authority cited for the program is 34 U.S.C. 30507(e), which specifically addresses grants for state-run hate crime reporting hotlines under the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically means DOJ/OVC expects a more hands-on partnership than a standard grant, including federal involvement in areas such as monitoring, reporting, and program implementation expectations. The eligible applicants are limited to state governments, reflecting the program design that the hotline be state-run and positioned to coordinate across jurisdictions and statewide victim service networks. The opportunity falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 16.048.
For FY 2022, the opportunity anticipated making 2 awards, with an award ceiling of $1,125,000 per award. The funding opportunity (number O-OVC-2022-171435) was posted on September 2, 2022, with an original application deadline of November 1, 2022. Overall, the grant is intended to help states establish or enhance a statewide hotline function that encourages reporting, lowers barriers for victims, and strengthens the link between reporting mechanisms and meaningful victim support, while also advancing OJP goals around equity, access, and community trust.Apply for O OVC 2022 171435
- The Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2022 Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act State-Run Hate Crime Reporting Hotlines" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.048.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 02, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 01, 2022. (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 $1,125,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OVC FY 2022 Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act State-Run Hate Crime Reporting Hotlines program?
This is a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) competitive discretionary funding opportunity designed to help states create or strengthen state-run hotlines for reporting hate crimes. The aim is to make reporting easier and safer for victims and community members and to improve connections from reporting to victim support services and, when appropriate, criminal justice follow-up.
What is the main purpose of funding state-run hate crime reporting hotlines?
The core purpose is to reduce underreporting of hate crimes by lowering common barriers to reporting and by providing a dedicated, accessible pathway for victims and community members to share information about bias-motivated incidents. The program also focuses on improving victim access to assistance and creating clearer pathways from initial reporting to supportive services.
Why might victims or community members prefer a hotline instead of reporting directly to law enforcement?
The opportunity highlights that some victims may hesitate to go directly to law enforcement due to fear, language barriers, immigration concerns, distrust of government systems, disability-related accessibility issues, or worries about retaliation or not being believed. A state-run hotline is intended to offer an alternative reporting route that feels safer and more accessible.
What types of barriers to reporting does the program specifically aim to address?
The program is intended to help address barriers such as fear, limited English proficiency or other language barriers, immigration-related concerns, distrust of government systems, accessibility challenges related to disability, and concerns about retaliation or not being believed.
How does the program define the role of the hotline in helping victims?
The program is meant to support state-level capacity to receive reports of hate crimes and connect victims to resources in a way that is accessible, culturally responsive, and victim-centered, strengthening the link between reporting mechanisms and meaningful victim support.
Is this funding intended to create a new hotline, improve an existing hotline, or both?
Both. The stated purpose is to help states create or strengthen state-run hotlines for reporting hate crimes, which includes establishing new statewide hotline functions or enhancing existing ones.
Who is the federal awarding agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What is the legal authority for this grant program?
The legal authority cited is 34 U.S.C. 30507(e), which addresses grants for state-run hate crime reporting hotlines under the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act.
What does it mean that the funding is provided through a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates a more hands-on partnership than a standard grant. For this opportunity, it means DOJ/OVC typically expects federal involvement in areas such as monitoring, reporting, and program implementation expectations.
What are the broader OJP priorities connected to this opportunity?
The program is grounded in Office of Justice Programs (OJP) priorities that emphasize civil rights and racial equity, expanded access to justice, stronger support for crime victims and justice-impacted individuals, improved community safety, and increased trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments. The program is designed for state-run hotlines positioned to coordinate across jurisdictions and statewide victim service networks.
Are local governments, nonprofits, or private organizations eligible applicants under this opportunity?
Based on the provided information, eligibility is limited to state governments. No other applicant types are listed as eligible.
How many awards were anticipated under this FY 2022 opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated making 2 awards for FY 2022.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) per award?
The award ceiling is $1,125,000 per award.
Is this a competitive or non-competitive funding opportunity?
It is described as a competitive discretionary funding program.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number is O-OVC-2022-171435.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the original application deadline?
It was posted on September 2, 2022, with an original application deadline of November 1, 2022.
What is the program trying to improve besides the reporting rate?
In addition to encouraging reporting and reducing underreporting, the program seeks to improve victim access to assistance, strengthen community trust, support equity and access to justice, and create clearer pathways from reporting to support services and appropriate criminal justice follow-up.
What is the funding activity category associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 16.048.
What does "victim-centered" and "culturally responsive" mean in the context of this program?
The provided description indicates the hotline and related response should be designed to feel accessible and supportive to victims, including people who may face barriers such as fear, language issues, immigration concerns, distrust of government systems, disability-related accessibility needs, or concerns about retaliation or not being believed.
Does the program require that the hotline be statewide and state-run?
Yes. The purpose and eligibility structure are built around developing or strengthening state-run hotlines and state-level capacity to receive reports, with state governments as the eligible applicants.
How does this program relate to building trust between law enforcement and communities?
The opportunity is tied to OJP priorities that include increasing trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, and it supports reporting pathways that may feel safer for people who are hesitant to engage directly with law enforcement.
Is the program focused only on reporting, or also on connecting people to services?
The program is intended to do both: support mechanisms to receive hate crime reports and strengthen the connection from initial reporting to meaningful victim support services and, where appropriate, criminal justice follow-up.
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