Complete and sign the Standard Form (SF 424), Application for Federal
Assistance.
See item 10 on the (SF 424). The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
number is 16.582 for the Victims of Crime Discretionary Grant
Program.
Complete the Budget Detail Work Sheet (including any necessary narrative).
Sign the Assurances.
Attach the Civil Rights Information sheets.
Complete and sign the Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,
Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace
Requirements. These forms must be included.
Include the list of Federal efforts, if applicable.
Include the program abstract.
Check to see that the program narrative addresses the items requested in "Instructions for Program Narrative."
If you are a nonprofit organization and have not received Federal
funds from the Office of Justice Programs in the past, fill out OJP
Form 7120, Accounting System and Financial Capability Questionnaire.
Print the Application on 8½ x 11-inch paper on one side of the paper.
Limit the program narrative section to 30 double-spaced pages in not less than 12-point type. The 30-page limit does not include the abstract, forms, and appendixes.
Include position descriptions, staff qualifications, and individual
resumes as appendixes or attachments to the program narrative.
Submit the completed grant application with original signatures
and two additional copies. Please do not bind, coil
bind, or staple the applications.
Applications sent via the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) must be postmarked
no later than the deadline date, Friday, June 28, 2002. If an application
is delayed in the mail and does not reach OVC in time for the peer review
process, it may not be considered for funding, regardless of the postmark date. Please note that OVC continues to experience delays in
delivery of U.S. mail. Those sending time-sensitive materials to OVC, in particular
proposals responding to OVC solicitations, should consider an alternative to
the USPS.
Hand-carried applications and applications sent via commercial carriers,
such as United Parcel Service (UPS) and Federal Express (FedEx), must be
received no later than 5:30 p.m. eastern time, Friday, June 28, 2002.