FY 2026 Technology to Support Services for Victims of Crime
🏛 Office for Victims of Crime
Can you apply?
This grant is for victim service organizations and government entities seeking to improve technology infrastructure. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, and other units of local government (towns, boroughs, parishes, villages). Projects must create, expand, or enhance technology solutions that improve victim services, accessibility, and responsiveness.
The grant does NOT support projects that primarily purchase equipment without substantial development, procure off-the-shelf commercial solutions, duplicate existing services, or include active investigation or prosecution activities. Hotline projects are eligible if focused on innovative technological infrastructure rather than operations.
Geographic scope is national. Organizations can be based anywhere in the United States and serve victims of crime across jurisdictions.
Program 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
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative describing technology innovation and victim service improvements
- Budget Narrative with detailed justification
- Organizational capacity and staff qualifications documentation
- Letters of support from partner organizations or victim advocates
- Evidence of organizational financial stability
Program contact
- 👤 Office for Victims of Crime
- 📧 OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-353-2138
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.582 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$6,000,000
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$5,000,000
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$4,989,850
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$4,773,490
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$4,000,000
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$3,999,998
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$3,750,000
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$3,000,000
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$2,000,000
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$2,000,000
Top States by Funding
- DC 12 awards $27.4M
- MD 10 awards $17.4M
- CA 8 awards $14.0M
- NY 10 awards $11.7M
- TX 6 awards $11.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.582). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $21,790,217 | |
| 2025 | $47,733,907 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, government agencies, and local government units that provide victim services. Your organization must have capacity to develop and implement technology solutions.
What can't this grant fund?
Equipment purchases without substantial technology development, commercial off-the-shelf software, duplicate services, and investigation or prosecution activities.
Can we apply for hotline funding?
Yes, if your project focuses on innovative technological infrastructure or expansion. Funding operations alone is not eligible.
What's the typical award amount?
The maximum award is approximately $1,100,000. Actual awards vary based on project scope and competitiveness.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is June 23, 2026. Check the OVC website closer to the date for any updates or extensions.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus on technology innovation and development, not just purchasing software or equipment. Show what makes your solution unique or improved.
- Clearly explain how your technology directly improves victim services, accessibility, and responsiveness. Use data and examples.
- Address sustainability and scalability in your proposal. Reviewers want to see long-term viability beyond the grant period.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity to manage a cooperative agreement and deliver technology outcomes. Include relevant staff expertise and partnerships.
- Avoid proposing duplicate services or solutions that already exist in your region. Research what's available and explain your added value.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications that focus primarily on equipment or supply purchases without substantial technology development get rejected. Proposals that procure existing commercial solutions without customization fail to meet funding intent. Projects lacking clear connection to improved victim services or innovation are not competitive.
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