Office for Victims of Crime

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Technology to Support Services for Victims of Crime. This opportunity supports projects that create, expand, or enhance the use of technology by victim service organizations to improve interaction with crime victims, elevate service quality, and ensure accessibility and responsiveness. This funding is not intended to support projects that— • primarily fund equipment or supply purchases without substantial technological development components. • procure existing, commercial, off-the-shelf technology solutions. • duplicate existing services or products. • include active investigation or prosecution activities. Note: Applicants may propose projects related to hotlines if the focus of the proposal is on developing an innovative technological infrastructure or expansion and not solely on operations.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others

Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday–Friday.<br/>OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov