Customized Training, Technical Assistance, and Speaker Support

Who is eligible to request customized training and technical assistance and speaker support?

Victim service providers, criminal justice professionals, and allied professionals (e.g., mental health, medical, clergy) who work in community or state agencies, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and other institutions that serve victims of crime may apply for customized training and technical assistance support.

What are OVC's criteria for evaluating applications?

OVC reviews and makes funding decisions on all applications. Key criteria for evaluating applications include the following:

• The organization applying for assistance is an established public or private nonprofit organization with an existing track record of providing services to victims of crime.
• The assistance will expand the capacity of the organization to effectively address the needs of victims in the community or geographic region that it serves.
• The requested assistance is not provided by another federal organization, including via an ongoing or recent grant.
• The requested assistance falls within the mission and funding priorities identified by OVC.
• OVC has not provided customized training and technical assistance or speaker support to the applicant in the past 12 months.

Please Note—

• OVC TTAC must receive your complete and accurate application no less than 90 days prior to your desired start date — NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Requesters must provide all required information and supporting documentation within the allotted deadlines, or the application may be denied due to incompleteness.
• Event dates are subject to change based on the results of the needs assessment.
• Speaker/consultant fees are based on an OVC-established rate structure for training, technical assistance, and other approved work assignments through OVC TTAC. These fees may not be used to subsidize additional funding already anticipated or allocated for support of OVC-funded speakers/consultants.
• OVC TTAC is federally prohibited from providing technical assistance that may be used to participate in, support, or advocate for the legalization or practice of prostitution.