In my job for The Improve Group I am always looking for interesting grant opportunities. I also write an article called “Upcoming Grants and Request for Proposals” for our quarterly newsletter The Improve Groove. During my research I come across many note-worthy grants and awards available to both individuals and organizations looking for funding, which I will be posting weekly on the Inside Groove. Our blog allows me an opportunity to share some of these unique discoveries with you.

Check our blog weekly to see what interesting announcement is highlighted. If the RFP or grant includes evaluation, planning or research, please contact the Improve Group to partner in your proposal efforts.

This Week’s Pick: The Office for Victims of Crime in Washington D.C. offers grants of up to $10,000 to organizations and coalitions operating for at least 1 year that have not received federal VOCA victim assistance grant funding and that have an annual operating budget of $50,000 or less. All applicants must also have a history of serving crime victims. Allowable items to include in a request funding are:

• Develop newsletters, brochures, program materials
• Purchase training materials
• Train advocates/volunteers
• Recruit volunteers
• Pay for local travel for advocates/volunteers to receive training
• Purchase computer equipment and/or office supplies
• Pay for membership with national/state crime victim organization
• Pay for public service announcements (newspaper, radio, or television) regarding available crime victim services
• Pay for telephone service
The application deadline is open. For more details on this opportunity please visit http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/fund/expandingoutreach/welcome.html