The Office of Victim Services And Justice Grants is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for funding to maintain the comprehensive network of trauma-informed services available to victims of crime; to address the issues of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault in a manner that promotes victim safety and offender accountability; to improve the treatment of victims of crime by providing them with the assistance and services necessary to aid their restoration after a criminal act, and to support and aid victims as they move through the criminal and civil justice processes.
Donor Name: Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG)
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/17/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The mission of the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG) is to develop, fund, and coordinate programs that improve public safety; enhance the administration of justice; and create systems of care for crime victims, youth, and their families in the District. OVSJG provides federal and District funding to local initiatives that address the issues of violent crime, public safety, and criminal justice. OVSJG is also responsible for monitoring grantees for compliance with federal and District regulations and working to build a comprehensive network of crime victim services for the residents of the District of Columbia and its visitors. This Crime Victim Service RFA is supported by the following funding sources:
- Locally Appropriated Funds (LOCAL)
- The purpose of Locally Appropriated Funds is to meet the needs of crime victims, to engage the community regarding the social problems related to crime, and to prevent crime. These services support victims through their recovery process, as well as assist them with all stages of the criminal justice process. Victim assistance includes services such as, but not limited to, crisis intervention, case management, counseling, emergency and transitional housing, criminal justice support, and advocacy. Prevention and outreach activities may include such programs as community engagement activities, media campaigns, use of technology, focus groups, or culturally and linguistically appropriate training and engagement.
- Stop Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (VAWA)
- The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a component of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Created in 1995, OVW implements the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and subsequent legislation. The Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecution (STOP) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (VAWA) is designed to promote a coordinated, multidisciplinary community response to combating violence against women and to encourage collaborative efforts between members of law enforcement, prosecution, nonprofit victim service providers and the courts to address the issues of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault in a manner that promotes victim safety and offender accountability
- Crime Victim Assistance Grant Program (VOCA)
- The general purpose of VOCA is to assist public and private non-profit organizations in providing services to victims of crime. VOCA victim assistance funding is also utilized to develop new programs in underserved victim populations and geographic areas and to enhance successful programs. Victim assistance includes services such as crisis intervention, counseling, emergency transportation to court, temporary housing, and criminal justice support and advocacy.
- Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP)
- The Sexual Assault Service Program (SASP) was created by the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 and is the first federal funding stream solely dedicated to the provision of direct intervention and related assistance for victims of sexual assault.
Grant Period
The funding period is October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Locally Appropriated Funds (LOCAL) Eligible applicants are established coalitions, community-based organizations, and/or District agencies that provide direct services, training, or education to support and maintain the comprehensive network of services available to victims of violent crime. Eligible services are defined as those efforts that:
- Respond to the psychological and physical needs of crime victims;
- Assist primary and secondary victims of crime to stabilize their lives after a victimization;
- Assist victims in understanding and participating in the criminal justice system;
- Provide training and technical assistance to allied service providers on the needs of crime victims;
- Provide education or outreach to the larger community regarding crime and victimization, how to reach the continuum of crime victim services, or how to participate in the criminal justice system; and
- Support the comprehensive network of services.
- Stop Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (VAWA) the following entities in the District of Columbia are eligible to apply for STOP Formula Grant Funding:
- Local government agencies;
- Local courts;
- Non-profit, non-governmental victim service organizations;
- Domestic violence & sexual assault coalitions; and
- Faith-based and community-based victim service organizations.
- Crime Victim Assistance Grant Program (VOCA) to be eligible to receive VOCA funds, organizations must be operated by public or nonprofit entities, or a combination of both, and provide services to crime victims.
- Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP) the following entities in the District of Columbia are eligible to apply for SASP Formula Grant Funding:
- Rape crisis centers.
- Nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations that provide direct intervention and related assistance to individuals who have been victimized by sexual assault, without regard to the age of the individual.
For more information, visit OVSJG.
