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Questions can be directed to the OVC Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program by email to [email protected] or you can call the main OVC number (800–363–0441 or 202–307–5983) and ask to be directed to someone who can assist you. You can also send questions to the following address:
Office for Victims of Crime
Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program
810 Seventh Street, NW.
Washington, DC 20531
The Office for Victims of Crime uses AEAP to help jurisdictions respond to victims’ immediate and ongoing needs in the aftermath of mass violence or domestic terrorism. This funding can compensate and assist victims of terrorism and mass violence that occur within the United States.
OVC will conduct a thorough review of each AEAP application; however, due to the unique nature of each incident and the complex nature of the application and the application review process, OVC cannot provide a specific timeframe.
OVC is aware of the critical role AEAP funding can provide to communities and will work as quickly and efficiently as possible in its review of every application. Applicants will be notified as soon as possible after the review process has been completed.
The amount of Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) funding awarded is decided on a case-by-case basis considering factors such as the availability of other resources (including Victims of Crime Act formula grant dollars); the severity of the impact; and the number of people suffering from physical, emotional, and psychological injury. Requests for funding must identify all other federal and nonfederal contributions (cash or in-kind).
If amounts awarded are not expended by the end of the grant period, they must be returned to OVC for deobligation.
Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program applications are accepted only from the jurisdiction in which the crime occurred unless a compelling justification can be provided to the OVC Director that supports requests from other jurisdictions or a statute establishes a special authorization and appropriation for allocations to be made to other jurisdictions.
Due to the challenging nature of supporting non-Department of Justice (DOJ) conferences while complying with the mandatory DOJ conference guidelines and pre-approval process, OVC has suspended the national and state conference support programs. If you have any questions, please contact OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center at 1-866-682-8822 or [email protected].
To check on the status of your scholarship application, contact the OVC Training and Technical Assistance Center at 1-866-682-8822 or [email protected].
Individuals typically designated as mandatory reporters of child abuse, including child sexual abuse/exploitation, have frequent contact with children and may include health care workers, school personnel, child care providers, social workers, law enforcement officers, and mental health professionals.