Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC) Funding and Resources

Open Funding Opportunities

Funding to address substance use disorders (SUDs) and related issues. List may include programs with a primary purpose other than addressing SUDs.

Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities (CJA) Program: Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Purpose Area #6

Funds to help tribal communities development and operation of programs to improve the investigation, prosecution, and handling of cases of criminal child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse cases, in a manner which lessens trauma for child victims. Part of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS).

Application Deadline: Mar 18, 2025
Sponsor: Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC)
Tribal Justice Systems Strategic Planning Program: Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Purpose Area #2

Funds to support strategic planning and development to improve tribal justice systems, public safety, and community wellness. Supports strategies to address violent crime, murder of Indigenous people, domestic violence, substance misuse, substance use disorder (SUD), overdose, drug-related crime, and human trafficking. Offers training, technical assistance, and other supports to assist communities and law enforcement with planning and processes to proactively address conditions and issues that lead to crime, social disorder, and fear of crime. Part of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS).

Application Deadline: Mar 18, 2025
Sponsors: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC), Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

Inactive Funding Opportunities

Many inactive programs are likely to be offered again. Grant deadlines are often short, and viewing inactive programs can give you a head start in applying next time.

Anti-Trafficking Housing Assistance Program Inactive

Offers funding to organizations with the capacity to develop, expand, and enhance housing and support services to victims of human trafficking. Supports collaboration with federal, state, and local partners to implement coordinated, comprehensive housing models, including emergency shelters, transitional and short-term housing assistance, to provide safe, stable housing for the target population. Includes the provision of trauma-informed, victim-centered support services, such as case management, education, employment, and mental health and substance use disorder services.

Application Deadline: May 6, 2024
Sponsor: Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC)
Preventing Trafficking of Girls Inactive

Provides grant funding for prevention and early intervention services for girls and young women up to age 25 who are at risk or are victims of sex and/or labor trafficking, including those at risk due to substance use disorders (SUD). Promotes services that are comprehensive, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive, which may include street outreach and collaboration with juvenile justice, child welfare systems, and other youth-serving organizations and community stakeholders.

Application Deadline: Apr 24, 2024
Sponsor: Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC)
Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking Inactive

Awards funding to support programs that enhance the quality and quantity of services available to minor victims of human trafficking, as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), as amended. Aims to implement trauma-informed, culturally/gender responsive, and developmentally appropriate victim services, utilizing evidence-based practices widely accepted in other child- and youth-serving systems.

Application Deadline: Apr 8, 2024
Sponsor: Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC)
Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Inactive

Awards grant funds to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs for adult or a combination of adult and youth victims of human trafficking. Promotes victim-centered and trauma-informed programs, policies, and resources to enhance justice, access, and empowerment for victims. Includes the direct delivery of behavioral and physical healthcare services for the target population under Purpose Area 5.

Application Deadline: Apr 8, 2024
Sponsor: Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC)
Enhancing Community Responses to America's Addiction Crisis: Serving Our Youngest Crime Victims Inactive

Provides funding, technical assistance, and training to support direct services for children and youth who are crime victims and have been impacted the current crisis of addiction and substance use, including the use of opioids, methamphetamines, other substance misuse, and polysubstance use. Supports services for children and youth ages 0-18 and includes direct service activities such as information about and referral to trauma-informed victim services, personal advocacy, medical services, on-scene emotional support at drug/crime related incidents, and follow-up care, including counseling, support groups, and other types of mental health treatment.

Application Deadline: May 4, 2020
Sponsor: Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC)

Resources

Freedom Network Training Institute: Housing Project Training and Technical Assistance

Offers training and resources to OVC Human Trafficking grantees on trauma-informed, survivor-centered housing practices for survivors of human trafficking. Aims to build the capacity, skills, and knowledge base of providers on accessing emergency, transitional, or long-term housing options for survivors of human trafficking.

Resource Type: Training
Sponsor: Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC)
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Training and Technical Assistance Center

Provides training and technical assistance to organizations and professionals who serve victims of crime. Aims to build the capacity of providers to enhance victim services and identify and reach underserved crime victims. Offers assistance in several focus areas, including human trafficking, mass violence and terrorism, culturally responsive services, vicarious trauma and resiliency, elder fraud, trauma-informed organizations, and more.

Resource Type: Training
Sponsor: Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC)
Youth Collaboratory: Specialized Services for Youth Impacted by Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Provides training and technical assistance to community-based organizations working with youth who have experienced or are at risk for violence, exploitation, and trafficking. Aims to help programs develop or strengthen services for the target population. Promotes community collaboratives and partnerships to address local needs using local resources.

Resource Type: Technical Assistance
Sponsor: Office for Victims of Crimes (OVC)