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Grants

OVC FY 2023 Building Capacity of National Crisis Hotlines

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This program seeks to enhance or expand the capacity of national hotlines that are essential for providing crisis intervention services, safety planning, information, referrals, and resources for victims of crime.

OVC FY 2023 Expanding Access to Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations

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OVC seeks to establish or expand sexual assault examination programs that focus on increasing the number and availability of SANEs/SAFEs, expanding access to sexual assault forensic examinations, and improving the quality of post-sexual assault care using a hospital-based, community-based, campus-based, or corrections-based approach.

OVC FY 2023 National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center

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OVC seeks to maintain a Center to identify and develop evidence-based best practices that address the comprehensive needs of victims of mass violence and those who engage with them, with an emphasis on addressing mental- and behavioral-health issues.

OVC FY 2023 Peer-to-Peer Support for Survivors of Crime

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OVC seeks to fund a technical assistance provider to assist and support communities across the country with establishing peer-to-peer support for crime survivors and provide capacity building technical assistance for subgrantees.

Funding & Awards

OVC administers two Victims of Crime Act formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation. 

Additionally, OVC is charged by Congress with administering set-aside funds from the Crime Victims Fund for a Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside program which provide support to Tribal communities to enhance services for victims of crime.

OVC also administers discretionary grants...

Funding Webinars

OVC hosts webinars for stakeholders interested in applying for funding opportunities. Webinars offer information about program objectives and submission requirements.

Types of Funding

OVC administers formula grants, discretionary grants, and set-asides to support crime victim services throughout the Nation.