Action Required: Annual W-9 Form Submission and Optional EFT Enrollment

August 28, 2024 Dear Subgrantees, I hope you are doing well.  As we move forward into the new fiscal year, I have to reach out with a couple of important updates. As required by the IRS, UOVC is obligated to obtain an updated W-9 (FI-171) form from each of our subgrantees annually. Please take a moment to fill out the …

Funding Opportunity for Sexual Assault Services in Underserved Communities

August 12, 2024 The Utah Office for Victims of Crime is excited to announce a funding opportunity that may align with your organization’s goals. We are now accepting applications for State of Utah allocated funding, specifically aimed at enhancing sexual assault services within underserved communities. Funding Opportunity Details: How to Apply: Virtual Question & Answer Sessions: To assist with the …

Year 1 Closeout and Year 2 Revisions for VOCA, VAWA and SASP Subrecipients

May 15, 2024 Greetings VOCA, VAWA and SASP Subgrantees, The purpose of this email is to provide you with important information regarding Year 1 Closeout and Year 2 Revisions.  For purposes of keeping this email concise, you will find enclosed a checklist for each process, as a way for you to track if all requirements are met.  Please see below …

iMPRoVE Webinar and Pilot Program

May 10, 2024 Greetings, UOVC is requesting your attendance at the Measuring Outcomes in Utah: Introduction to iMPRoVE Tool Webinar Tuesday, June 25th at 12 pm and your consideration to join the iMPRoVE Utah Pilot Program. This free webinar for Utah Victim Service Providers will introduce a free new tool, iMPRoVE (Measuring Provider Responses to Victimization Experiences), made available through …

*Important Information Regarding STOP VAWA Annual Reporting*

May 7, 2024 Hello VAWA subrecipients,  As we have mentioned previously, OVW and VAWA MEI have developed a new reporting tool for the VAWA annual report. This report was previously known as the “Muskie Report”.  Moving forward the annual report will be completed through a web based program. Follow this link for the Blank STOP VAWA Annual Reporting Form, which will create a unique …

Changes at UOVC

April 30, 2024 Esteemed Colleagues: I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to share some news about recent changes at the Utah Office for Victims of Crime. Effective immediately, there has been a change in leadership within our organization. Gary Scheller, who previously held the position of UOVC Director, is no longer at our agency. Gary has …

VAWA Performance Reporting Information

April 16, 2024 Hello all,I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing to provide you with some information related to the changes for the STOP VAWA Annual Progress Report and the upcoming release of the online reporting tool. Attached you will find a form with detailed instructions for the report. Please note that this form serves only as a …

FFY24 VOCA and Letter from Gary Scheller

April 15, 2024 Dear VOCA Subrecipients, I hope this email finds you well. I am pleased to inform you that the Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC) has received its FFY24 VOCA award from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). In light of continued decreases in VOCA funding, I want to draw your attention to a letter from …

FY25 VAWA SA Notice of Funding Opportunity

March 29, 2024 Hello all, please see the following VAWA RFP announcement specific to sexual assault services: The Utah Office for Victims of Crime is seeking applications, under the STOP VAWA program, to meaningfully address sexual assault services in Utah. The attached Notice of Funding Opportunity letter contains information on the application, deadlines, and requirements for applicants. Sincerely,Bri TalbotVAWA Program …

Important VOCA Information

February 22, 2024 Dear VOCA Subgrantees, For those of you that do not know me, I’d like to briefly introduce myself.  My name is Moriah Pease.  I have been with UOVC for the past seven years and I have been overseeing the STOP VAWA Program.  I am excited for the opportunity to now dive into VOCA as well.  I look …