Opportunity Information: Apply for O OVC 2026 172585
This grant opportunity is a special, invitation-only funding notice from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), for Pennsylvania under the Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP). It is designed to provide added, short-term-to-intermediate support when a community experiences an incident of mass criminal violence or domestic terrorism that is so significant the jurisdiction cannot meet victim needs quickly and fully with its existing resources while still serving victims of other crimes. The purpose is to strengthen and expand access to services and assistance for victims, including compensation-related support, with the broader aim of improving victim outcomes after large-scale, high-impact events.
AEAP funding comes from the Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve, a set-aside intended for extraordinary circumstances rather than routine violence trends. OVC emphasizes that AEAP is generally reserved for incidents that are unusually large for the location and often involve unpredictable, indiscriminate, or broadly targeted victimization, or otherwise have unique features that overwhelm local capacity. In contrast, OVC notes that more predictable or ongoing forms of violence such as gang-related violence, domestic violence, or broader community gun violence are typically expected to be addressed using existing Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) resources and standard state and local planning.
The opportunity allows support across four main grant purpose areas, which can be requested together in a single application or potentially awarded separately depending on what OVC determines is needed for the response. Those four areas are: crisis response (immediate, urgent interventions and stabilization), consequence management (longer-tail services and coordination that help communities and victims manage the aftermath), criminal justice support (assistance connected to investigative and prosecutorial processes that affect victims and witnesses), and crime victim compensation (supplemental help tied to eligible compensation needs arising from the incident). In addition to grant dollars, OVC also references non-grant training and consultation services that may be made available to help jurisdictions and providers implement an effective victim-centered response.
This is a discretionary grant (CFDA 16.321) with an expected single award for Pennsylvania. The listed award ceiling is $3,516,209, and the posted application closing date is April 21, 2026. Eligibility is limited to the invited applicant only, and the notice is explicitly not competitive. OVC will directly contact the potential applicant entity, meaning organizations or agencies that were not contacted by OVC should not expect to apply through an open competition. The funding opportunity number associated with this notice is O-OVC-2026-172585.Apply for O OVC 2026 172585
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY26 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance - Pennsylvania" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.321.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-04-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-04-21. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,516,209.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a special, invitation-only funding notice from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), under the Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) for Pennsylvania. It is intended to provide added, short-term-to-intermediate support when a community experiences an incident of mass criminal violence or domestic terrorism that overwhelms local capacity to meet victim needs.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What program is this funding under?
The opportunity is under the Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP).
Which state is this opportunity for?
This notice is specifically for Pennsylvania.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly not competitive and is invitation-only. OVC will directly contact the potential applicant entity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the invited applicant only. Organizations or agencies that were not contacted by OVC should not expect to apply through an open competition.
What is the purpose of AEAP funding in this notice?
The purpose is to strengthen and expand access to services and assistance for victims, including compensation-related support, with the broader aim of improving victim outcomes after large-scale, high-impact events.
What types of incidents is AEAP generally intended to address?
OVC indicates AEAP is generally reserved for incidents that are unusually large for the location and often involve unpredictable, indiscriminate, or broadly targeted victimization, or otherwise have unique features that overwhelm local capacity.
What types of violence are typically not the focus of AEAP, according to OVC?
OVC notes that more predictable or ongoing forms of violence (such as gang-related violence, domestic violence, or broader community gun violence) are typically expected to be addressed using existing Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) resources and standard state and local planning, rather than AEAP.
Where does AEAP funding come from?
AEAP funding comes from the Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve, which is described as a set-aside intended for extraordinary circumstances rather than routine violence trends.
What are the main grant purpose areas supported by this opportunity?
The opportunity allows support across four main grant purpose areas: (1) crisis response, (2) consequence management, (3) criminal justice support, and (4) crime victim compensation.
What does "crisis response" mean in this notice?
Crisis response refers to immediate, urgent interventions and stabilization for victims and impacted communities following the incident.
What does "consequence management" mean in this notice?
Consequence management refers to longer-tail services and coordination that help communities and victims manage the aftermath of the incident.
What does "criminal justice support" mean in this notice?
Criminal justice support refers to assistance connected to investigative and prosecutorial processes that affect victims and witnesses.
What does "crime victim compensation" cover in this notice?
Crime victim compensation refers to supplemental help tied to eligible compensation needs arising from the incident.
Can an applicant request support for more than one purpose area?
Yes. The four purpose areas can be requested together in a single application. The notice also states they could potentially be awarded separately depending on what OVC determines is needed for the response.
Does OVC offer anything besides grant dollars under this opportunity?
Yes. In addition to grant dollars, OVC references non-grant training and consultation services that may be made available to help jurisdictions and providers implement an effective victim-centered response.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this program is 16.321.
How many awards are expected?
The notice lists an expected single award for Pennsylvania.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this notice?
The listed award ceiling is $3,516,209.
When is the application due?
The posted application closing date is April 21, 2026.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number associated with this notice is O-OVC-2026-172585.
Why is this funding described as short-term-to-intermediate support?
The notice explains that the funding is meant to provide added support when an incident is so significant that the jurisdiction cannot meet victim needs quickly and fully with existing resources while still serving victims of other crimes.
What is the broader goal of this AEAP support?
The broader goal described in the notice is improving victim outcomes after large-scale, high-impact events by strengthening and expanding access to victim services and assistance.
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