OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime
Office for Victims of Crime
About This Grant
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime. This opportunity supports the development, expansion, and strengthening of victim service programs for all victims of crime throughout the United States and its territories. OVC invites proposals for projects to provide direct services to all victims of crime, including child and youth victims; victims of elder abuse, fraud, and exploitation; and other types of crime victims. Victim services may include, but are not limited to, emergency assistance, case management, shelter and housing, medical and dental care, victim advocacy, transportation, childcare, legal services, and employment assistance. All services proposed under this program must directly address the needs of crime victims. OVC has dedicated funding streams and grant opportunities for services for victims of human trafficking. As such, human trafficking projects are not eligible for this funding opportunity.
Grant Summary
OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime is a Office for Victims of Crime grant providing up to $500K for municipality, tribal government, school district. Applications are due 2026-06-23 (closing in 5 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Other units of local government. Other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state.
How to Apply
Up to $500K
2026-06-23
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime from Office for Victims of Crime, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office for Victims of Crime before the deadline.
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OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime?
OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime is offered by Office for Victims of Crime and is generally open to municipality, tribal government, school district, nonprofit, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime provide?
OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime provides up to $500K per award from Office for Victims of Crime. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime deadline?
Applications for OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime are due 2026-06-23 (closing in 5 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Office for Victims of Crime, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime?
To apply for OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Office for Victims of Crime.