Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding – Warrants
Can you apply?
This grant is for law enforcement agencies and victim services organizations in Ohio. Law enforcement agencies can apply to fund overtime costs for serving outstanding warrants on jailable offenses. Victim services organizations can apply for retention bonuses for staff. All applicants must have an active ocjsgrants.com account and submit applications through the OCJS online grants management system.
Program description
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that $1 million in grants is now available to help law enforcement agencies serve outstanding warrants and to support the retention of victim service providers. “These grants are aimed at helping victims of crime and stopping future victimization,” said Governor DeWine. “The funding will prevent crime by helping law enforcement get wanted suspects off the streets and will help ensure that invaluable victim services are available when needed.” Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) received by the Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) will pay for law enforcement overtime costs to reduce warrant backlogs caused by the pandemic. Agencies will use the funding to serve warrants for jailable offenses. Additionally, local victim services organizations may apply for funding to pay for retention bonuses for staff. Law enforcement agencies and victim services providers must submit qualifying CESF applications to OCJS no later than Dec. 7 by completing a form in the OCJS online grants management system. Law enforcement and victim services agencies with an active ocjsgrants.com account can find the form in the My Solicitations section. OCJS has set up different email accounts to answer questions and receive more information at cesfwarrants@dps.ohio.gov and cesfbonus@dps.ohio.gov.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 11 | 5 | 45% |
Source: California Grants Portal
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.034 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$11,816,087
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$11,631,106
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$8,823,415
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$3,266,879
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$3,226,449
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$2,932,867
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$1,127,958
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$993,593
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$909,153
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$409,227
Top States by Funding
- NJ 3 awards $12.3M
- MO 5 awards $12.2M
- PR 1 awards $8.8M
- ME 2 awards $3.3M
- RI 1 awards $3.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
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