What are the criteria for evaluating TTA applications?
OVC reviews and makes funding decisions on TTA applications. Key criteria for evaluating TTA applications include the following: • The organization applying for assistance is a public organization or established private nonprofit providing services to crime victims. • The TTA will expand the capacity of the organization, or build interorganization capacity, to serve crime victims. • The requested assistance is not provided by another federal organization serving crime victims. • The requested assistance must fall within the priorities identified by OVC. • OVC has not supported the applicant in the past 12 months. • The organization applying for assistance will contribute resources or funds toward the development or delivery of the requested assistance. • OVC TTAC must receive your complete and accurate application at least 60 days prior to the date TTA is needed – NO EXCEPTIONS. • Speaker/consultant fees are based on an OVC-established rate structure for training, technical assistance,