OVC FY26 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance Winder, GA Assistance

The Office for Victims of Crime, within the U.S. Department of Justice, administers funding programs designed to support victims of crime and strengthen national victim assistance infrastructure. Established in 1983 and formalized through federal legislation, the Office for Victims of Crime manages the Crime Victims Fund and related resources, including the Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve. This reserve provides supplemental funding in response to acts of terrorism and mass violence when local, state, or tribal resources are insufficient to meet victim needs. The program reflects a broader federal mandate to ensure timely, coordinated, and comprehensive services for individuals affected by severe criminal incidents. This funding opportunity supports a specific incident response under the Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program. The program is designed to provide emergency and ongoing assistance to victims of mass violence or domestic terrorism events that overwhelm a jurisdiction’s existing resources. Funding is made available to improve access to services, including crisis counseling, victim compensation, criminal justice participation support, and longer-term recovery assistance. The program recognizes that large-scale incidents often create complex and prolonged needs that require coordinated intervention beyond standard victim assistance frameworks. The scope of funding includes four primary categories of assistance: crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, and crime victim compensation. These may be combined into a single application or awarded separately depending on the needs of the affected jurisdiction. Allowable uses include mental health services, emergency housing, outreach and awareness, legal support for victims, travel and transportation assistance, and reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs such as medical expenses and lost wages. Funding must supplement existing resources and cannot replace other available funding streams. Eligibility for this opportunity is restricted to an invited applicant. This is not a competitive funding opportunity; instead, the Office for Victims of Crime directly identifies and contacts eligible entities based on the specific incident and jurisdictional needs. Eligible entities generally include state victim compensation programs, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations involved in victim services, but only the designated invitee may submit an application for this particular funding notice. The application process is streamlined due to the emergency nature of the funding. Applicants are expected to submit a request outlining the nature of the incident, estimated number of victims, services required, funding amount requested, and coordination efforts with other agencies. Required components typically include a formal application form, budget narrative, and supporting documentation. The Office for Victims of Crime reviews submissions rapidly and may provide funding determinations within a short timeframe to ensure timely support for affected communities. The timeline for this opportunity is immediate and urgent. The funding notice was posted on April 29, 2026, with a closing date of May 1, 2026. This short application window reflects the emergency response context of the program. There is no indication of recurring cycles for this specific opportunity, as funding is issued on a case-by-case basis in response to qualifying incidents. Applicants must act quickly to meet submission deadlines and coordinate with federal officials as needed.

Emphasize unmet needs beyond existing resources; demonstrate strong coordination with local and federal partners; clearly justify funding request based on victim impact