Funding Opportunity Number: O-OVC-2026-172620
Agency: U.S. Department of Justice | Office of Justice Programs | Office for Victims of Crime
Purpose of Funding: OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime – Funding Opportunity – The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) invites proposals to develop, expand, and strengthen victim service programs across the United States and its territories. This program supports direct services for victims of crime, including:
- Emergency assistance
- Case management
- Shelter and housing
- Medical and dental care
- Victim advocacy
- Transportation and childcare
- Legal services (non-criminal defense)
- Employment assistance
Note: Human trafficking projects are not eligible under this funding opportunity.
Funding Details
- Total Available Funding: $31,000,000
- Anticipated Number of Awards: 62
- Maximum Award Amount: Up to $500,000
- Award Period: 36 months (starting October 1, 2026)
- Assistance Listing Number: 16.582
- Statutory Authority: 34 U.S.C. § 20103(c)(1)(A)
🗓 Key Dates
- NOFO Release Date: May 28, 2026
- SAM.gov Registration Deadline: June 10, 2026
- Step 1 – Grants.gov Deadline: June 23, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
- Step 2 – JustGrants Deadline: June 29, 2026, 8:59 p.m. ET
- Anticipated Notification Date: By September 30, 2026
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
Government Entities
- State, county, city/township, special district governments
- Federally recognized and non‑federally recognized tribal governments
Educational Organizations
- Independent school districts
- Public/state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Housing Authorities
- Public housing authorities
- Indian housing authorities
Nonprofits
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding higher education institutions)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions)
Other Units of Local Government
- Towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, etc.
Eligibility Geography
his funding opportunity is only open to applicants based in the United States and its territories.
- International organizations are not eligible.
- Applicants must be legally recognized entities within the U.S. or its territories.
This version makes the U.S.-only eligibility crystal clear.
Contact Information
- OJP Response Center: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556
- Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
For full details read the official guidelines
for full details visit official website: https://www.ojp.gov/funding