Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
The Office for Victims of Crime is inviting applications to support the development and expansion of victim service programs across the United States and its territories. The objective of the funding is to enhance both the quality and availability of victim-centered services for individuals impacted by crime.
The grant supports a broad range of services, including client intake, case management, safety planning, victim compensation assistance, and service documentation. It also funds shelter and housing, food, medical and dental care, mental health treatment, substance use treatment, and advocacy services. Other supported services include education and job training, life skills coaching, employment support, transportation, childcare, and 24-hour emergency response. Legal services and coordination through task forces or multidisciplinary teams, as well as complex case reviews and other direct services, are also eligible.
There are three funding categories. Category 1 focuses on services for child and youth victims of crime, defined as individuals aged 17 or younger at the time of victimization. Category 2 supports services for victims aged 55 or older who experienced elder abuse, fraud, or exploitation. Category 3 covers services for other crime victims, excluding human trafficking cases.
A total of $15.9 million is available, with up to 45 awards expected. Each category may receive up to 15 awards, each with a ceiling of $500,000. The anticipated performance period for each grant is 36 months.
Certain activities are not eligible for funding. These include any program that violates or impedes the enforcement of federal immigration laws or federal civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. Activities that unlawfully favor individuals based on race or protected status are also ineligible.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and special district governments, as well as federally and non-federally recognized tribal governments. Educational institutions, both public and private, public housing authorities, and nonprofits—both with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status—may also apply. Other local government units are eligible as well.
OVC funds cannot be used for criminal defense, general prevention or education programs (unless provided to victims), or direct cash payments to crime victims.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
