Grants / Department of Justice / Office for Victims of Crime

OVC and OVW FY 2026 Victim Services for Angel Families Program – Invited Notice of Funding Opportunity

Open Closes November 16, 2026 (16 days left) Opportunity O-OVC-2026-172807

• Award ceiling$500,000
• Award floornot stated
• Expected awards2
• Total funding$1.0 million
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

This NOFO is for specific invited applicants only. No other applicant is eligible to apply.

Is this a realistic fit?

• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC and OVW FY 2026 Victim Services for Angel Families Program – Invited Notice of Funding Opportunity. This opportunity will fund direct services to crime victims to address their needs and connect them to other resources. Services and referrals provided to victims and surviving Angel families through this program may include, but are not limited to, emergency assistance; case management; shelter and housing; medical and dental care; victim advocacy; transportation; childcare; legal services; employment assistance; and, for victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking, cash assistance to offset the costs of victimization. All services proposed under this program must directly address the needs of crime victims.

Category: Income Security and Social Services.

How to apply

1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to Office for Victims of Crime, AskOVC@usdoj.gov, 202-353-2138.

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