At a glance
Moderate Complexity
This grant is designed to help communities that have experienced mass violence or terrorism and need extra support to help victims. The funding comes from a special reserve and can be used for various types of assistance, like crisis response and victim compensation. The grant is meant for situations where local resources aren't enough to handle the aftermath of such incidents.
Who it's for: This grant is for entities that need to support victims of mass violence or domestic terrorism, especially when the incident is too large for local resources to manage alone. It is open to a wide range of applicants, as the eligibility is unrestricted.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applying for predictable incidents like gang violence or domestic violence
- Inadequate demonstration of the incident's impact
- Lack of a comprehensive plan for victim assistance
- Failure to meet the application deadline
- Insufficient documentation of the incident's scale
What You May Need
- Detailed incident report
- Plan for victim assistance
- Budget proposal
- Proof of insufficient local resources
- Organizational information
- Registration with federal grant systems
- Letters of support from local authorities
- Documentation of previous victim assistance efforts
Cautions
- Ensure the incident qualifies as mass violence or terrorism
- Prepare to justify the need for additional resources
- Strict deadline for application