National Resource Center on Cybercrimes Against Individuals

 

The establishment and maintenance of a National Resource Center on Cybercrimes Against Individuals

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
16.061
Federal Agency/Office
Boards and Divisions Offices, Office On Violence Against Women, Department of Justice
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
34 U.S.C. 30108
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
A nonprofit private organization that-- (A)focuses on cybercrimes against individuals; (B)provides documentation to the Attorney General demonstrating experience working directly on issues of cybercrimes against individuals; and (C)includes on the organization's advisory board representatives who-- (i)have a documented history of working directly on issues of cybercrimes against individuals; (ii)have a history of working directly with victims of cybercrimes against individuals; and (iii)are geographically and culturally diverse.
Beneficiary Eligibility
individuals, organizations, governmental entities, and communities
Credentials/Documentation
Specific criteria for the program are provided in an annual solicitation available at www.justice.gov/OVW. Eligible applicants must meet the certification and assurance requirements at 34 U.S.C. 30108(c)(2). The annual solicitation contains information on how and what to certify/assure.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants must apply through the on-line Grants.gov portal and the Department of Justice's JustGrants System.
Award Procedure
Upon approval by the Office on Violence Against Women, online notification is sent to the applicant agency. The Authorized Representative must accept the award online.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Applicants will be notified by the end of the fiscal year.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
A grant under this section may be renewed for additional 5-year periods if the Attorney General determines that the funds made available to the recipient were used in a manner described in subsection (d), and if the recipient resubmits an application described in subsection (c) in such form, and at such time, as the Attorney General may reasonably require.
How are proposals selected?
Criteria for award selection is specified in the program solicitation.
How may assistance be used?
The eligible entity awarded a grant under this section shall use such amounts for the establishment and maintenance of a National Resource Center on Cybercrimes Against Individuals, which shall— (1)offer a comprehensive array of technical assistance and training resources to Federal, State, and local governmental agencies, community-based organizations, and other professionals and interested parties related to cybercrimes against individuals, including programs and research related to victims; (2)maintain a resource library which shall collect, prepare, analyze, and disseminate information and statistics related to— (A)the incidence of cybercrimes against individuals; (B)the enforcement and prosecution of laws relating to cybercrimes against individuals; and (C)the provision of supportive services and resources for victims, including victims from underserved populations, of cybercrimes against individuals; and (3)conduct research related to— (A)the causes of cybercrimes against individuals; (B)the effect of cybercrimes against individuals on victims of such crimes; and (C)model solutions to prevent or deter cybercrimes against individuals or to enforce the laws relating to cybercrimes against individuals.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Semi-annual performance reports shall explain the activities carried out and include an assessment of the effectiveness of those activities in achieving the purposes of the program, including number of persons served and numbers of persons seeking services who could not be served.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to an award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the three year period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims or audit findings involving the records have been resolved and final action taken.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
A grant under this program will be awarded for a period of 5 years. Funds are released on an as-needed basis to the grantee. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Periodic drawdowns should be based upon immediate disbursement/reimbursement needs and project progress.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Ayesha Gaston
145 N. St. NE, 10W
Washington, DC 20530 USA
Ayesha.gaston@usdoj.gov
Phone: 2023076026
Website Address
https://www.justice.gov/ovw
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0409-0-1-754
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $0.00; FY 24 est $2,000,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Program solicitations can be found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/how-to-apply-for-ovw-funding. Recipients must comply with the current version of the DOJ Financial Grants Management Guide found at https://www.justice.gov/ovw/grant-management.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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