The grant could provide up to $500,000.
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. This cooperative agreement will enable an organization to provide financial and technical assistance to approximately 80 communities nationwide to conduct public education and awareness activities on crime victims' rights and services in their jurisdictions during the 2023 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW). All final decisions as to which communities will be funded by the intermediary will be made by the OVC Director. Statutory Authority: 34 USC § 20103(c)(1)(A)
