Opportunity Information: Apply for BJS 2017 11460
The National Survey of Victim Service Providers (NSVSP) is a Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) discretionary grant opportunity to carry out a national statistical data collection focused on organizations that serve victims of crime. It is designed as the second stage of a broader, two-stage initiative to improve national knowledge about the victim services field. Stage one was a nationwide census conducted in FY 2016 to identify and enumerate victim service providers and to build a reliable sampling frame. Stage two, the NSVSP itself, uses that sampling frame to survey a representative sample of providers and gather deeper, more detailed information that a simple census cannot capture.
The central purpose of the NSVSP is to collect comprehensive, standardized data about how victim service providers (VSPs) operate and how they meet victim needs. The survey is intended to document how these organizations are structured, including their staffing patterns and organizational capacity, what resources they rely on, what populations and categories of victims they serve, and what specific services they provide. In practice, this type of project typically involves designing and testing survey instruments, implementing a national survey with appropriate sampling methods, conducting follow-up to maximize response rates, processing and validating the resulting data, and delivering final datasets and documentation that can support national reporting and future research.
BJS frames the NSVSP as a gap-filling effort that will strengthen the evidence base around victim services in the United States. By moving beyond simple counts of providers and into operational detail, the survey aims to produce insights into the field's readiness and capability to respond to victims, where capacity may be strong or limited, and how services vary across provider types, communities, or victim populations. The results are meant to help policymakers, practitioners, and researchers better understand the service landscape and identify where additional support, coordination, or investment may be needed. Although the program is administered by BJS, the work is funded by the Office for Victims of Crime, reflecting a shared interest in improving the national picture of victim assistance infrastructure.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally signals substantial federal involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant. The funding opportunity number is BJS 2017 11460, and it falls under the "Information and Statistics" funding activity category, consistent with its emphasis on national data collection and statistical products rather than direct service delivery. The CFDA number listed for the program is 16.734. The posting indicates a single expected award, with an award ceiling of $1,250,000, suggesting that BJS intended to select one lead organization (often a research organization, statistical agency partner, university, or survey contractor team) to design and execute the national survey effort under BJS guidance and in alignment with federal statistical standards.
Key timing details included the creation date of March 24, 2017, and an original closing date of May 8, 2017. Eligibility is broadly described as "Others," with the note that applicants should consult the opportunity's additional eligibility text for specifics. Overall, the NSVSP grant opportunity is aimed at producing a high-quality national dataset and accompanying analysis-ready documentation that can improve understanding of victim service providers, the victims they serve, and the services and resources that shape the field's capacity to respond to crime victimization.Apply for BJS 2017 11460
- The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Survey of Victim Service Providers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.734.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 08, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: National Survey of Victim Service Providers (NSVSP) Grant Opportunity
What is the National Survey of Victim Service Providers (NSVSP)?
The NSVSP is a Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) discretionary grant opportunity to conduct a national statistical data collection focused on organizations that serve victims of crime. The effort is designed to produce comprehensive, standardized information about how victim service providers operate and how they meet victim needs.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) within the Department of Justice (DOJ).
How is the NSVSP funded?
Although BJS administers the program, the work is funded by the Office for Victims of Crime. This reflects a shared federal interest in improving the national understanding of victim assistance infrastructure.
What is the main purpose of the NSVSP project?
The central purpose is to collect comprehensive, standardized data on victim service providers (VSPs), including how they are structured, what resources they rely on, which victim populations they serve, what services they provide, and their staffing patterns and organizational capacity.
How does NSVSP fit into the broader initiative described by BJS?
BJS describes NSVSP as stage two of a broader, two-stage initiative to improve national knowledge about the victim services field. Stage one was a nationwide census conducted in FY 2016 to identify and enumerate victim service providers and to build a reliable sampling frame. Stage two uses that sampling frame to survey a representative sample of providers and collect more detailed information than a simple census can capture.
What happened in stage one (FY 2016) of the initiative?
Stage one was a nationwide census (FY 2016) designed to identify and enumerate victim service providers and to build a reliable sampling frame for later survey work.
What does stage two (the NSVSP) do differently than the census?
Instead of only counting providers, NSVSP uses the established sampling frame to survey a representative sample of providers and gather deeper operational detail (such as staffing, capacity, resources, populations served, and services delivered) that a basic census cannot capture.
What kinds of organizations are the focus of the survey?
The survey focuses on organizations that serve victims of crime, described as victim service providers (VSPs).
What types of information is the NSVSP intended to collect?
The NSVSP is intended to document how VSPs operate, including organizational structure, staffing patterns, organizational capacity, resources relied upon, populations and categories of victims served, and the specific services provided.
What types of activities are typically involved in a project like this?
Based on the description, this type of project typically includes designing and testing survey instruments, implementing a national survey using appropriate sampling methods, conducting follow-up to maximize response rates, processing and validating collected data, and delivering final datasets and documentation suitable for national reporting and future research.
Is this opportunity focused on direct services to victims?
No. The opportunity is categorized under the "Information and Statistics" funding activity category, emphasizing national data collection and statistical products rather than direct service delivery.
What is meant by BJS describing NSVSP as a "gap-filling" effort?
BJS frames the NSVSP as a gap-filling effort intended to strengthen the evidence base around victim services in the United States by moving beyond simple counts of providers to detailed operational information.
How are the results expected to be used?
The results are meant to help policymakers, practitioners, and researchers understand the victim services landscape, including readiness and capability to respond to victims, where capacity is strong or limited, and how services vary across provider types, communities, or victim populations.
What funding mechanism is used for this award?
The opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant.
What does "substantial federal involvement" imply for a cooperative agreement?
As described, a cooperative agreement generally signals that the federal agency will have substantial involvement during the project period when compared to a standard grant, typically through guidance and coordination consistent with federal statistical standards.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is BJS 2017 11460.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 16.734.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the "Information and Statistics" funding activity category.
How many awards does BJS expect to make?
The posting indicates a single expected award.
What is the maximum amount of funding available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,250,000.
Who is the likely intended applicant type for this opportunity?
Based on the description and the nature of the work, BJS appeared to intend selecting one lead organization to design and execute the national survey effort. The summary notes that this is often a research organization, a statistical agency partner, a university, or a survey contractor team working under BJS guidance.
What is listed for eligibility?
Eligibility is broadly described as "Others," with a note that applicants should consult the opportunity's additional eligibility text for specifics.
When was this opportunity created?
The creation date listed is March 24, 2017.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date listed is May 8, 2017.
What are the expected deliverables from the NSVSP project?
Based on the stated goals and typical project components, expected deliverables include a high-quality national dataset along with analysis-ready documentation and related materials that support national reporting and future research on victim service providers.
Why is a sampling frame mentioned, and how is it used?
The sampling frame was built during the FY 2016 census (stage one). NSVSP (stage two) uses that sampling frame to select and survey a representative sample of victim service providers for more detailed data collection.
What is the overall goal of conducting this survey at the national level?
The overall goal is to improve national understanding of victim service providers, the victims they serve, and the services and resources that shape the field's capacity to respond to crime victimization.
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