The Underserved Grantee Orientation for Underserved Grantees funded in the FY 2024 cycle will be held in-person in Baltimore, MD from December 10 – 12, 2024.
Registration Deadline
The deadline for registration is Friday, November 1st, 2024. Attention to this deadline is appreciated as it impacts event planning and our ability to meet accessibility needs. Registration is free. However, all travel expenses will be pulled from the grant funds obligated to the mandated OVW training portion of your grant award.
Please note: Once your registration is completed, the ALSO Underserved TA Team will review your registration and contact you regarding confirmation and travel information. Please allow up to 3-4 business days to be confirmed.
Who should attend?
New and Continuation FY24 Grantees: Attendance is mandatory for all FY24 Underserved Grantees, including continuation Grantees. When thinking about who should attend, consider the following:
At least two (2) and no more than three (3) representatives from each Underserved-funded project must attend (including the lead grantee organization staff and project partner organization staff).
If your organization is unsure who will attend orientation, please complete a placeholder registration(s). Once representatives have been selected, contact the ALSO Underserved TA team with their information and we’ll make the necessary changes. This will ensure that your organization has reserved spots to meet the attendance requirement.
Grantees from Previous Year Cohorts: New key staff at grantee organizations awarded in a previous year or staff who did not participate in a previous orientation or would benefit from doing so are also welcome to register, with their attendance pending availability as space is limited.
Travel
Please do not book travel until the Underserved TA Team has confirmed your attendance. Please allow up to 3-4 business days to be confirmed.
Hotel
We have secured a rooming block. Once your attendance is confirmed, we will send you a link to book your hotel room by November 8th.
Questions?
If you have any questions about your Underserved Grantee Orientation attendance or other grant administration issues, please contact your OVW Program Specialist, which is either Betty McEntire at Betty.McEntire@usdoj.gov, Chasten Bugge at Chasten.Bugge@usdoj.gov, or Daisy Jones-Brown at Daisy.Jones-Brown@usdoj.gov
If you have questions or need assistance completing the registration form, you can contact the Underserved TA Project email at underservedtaproject@also-
We look forward to your participation at orientation!