This grant is for organizations in East Lansing, Michigan, invited by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to apply for funds to help victims of mass violence or terrorism. The funds can be used for crisis response, managing consequences, supporting the criminal justice process, or compensating crime victims. The aim is to provide extra support when local resources are insufficient due to the scale of the incident.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for entities invited by the OVC in East Lansing, Michigan, to apply. These are typically organizations that deal with victims of mass violence or terrorism and need extra resources to provide adequate support.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being invited by OVC to apply
- Not located in East Lansing, Michigan
- Applying for predictable incidents like gang or domestic violence
- Lack of capacity to manage large-scale victim assistance
- Inability to demonstrate need beyond existing resources
What You May Need
- Invitation from OVC to apply
- Detailed description of the incident and its impact
- Plan for using funds for crisis response or victim compensation
- Budget proposal
- Proof of inability to meet needs with existing resources
- Organizational information and capacity details
- Compliance with federal grant regulations
Cautions
- Only for invited applicants
- Incident must be large-scale and unpredictable
- Short application window
- Funds are supplemental, not primary resources
- Specific to East Lansing, Michigan
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted but must be invited by the Office for Victims of Crime to apply. The focus is on entities in East Lansing, Michigan, that need additional resources to support victims of mass violence or terrorism when local resources are insufficient.
Overview
This grant is specifically for entities invited by the OVC in East Lansing, Michigan, to apply. These are typically organizations that deal with victims of mass violence or terrorism and need extra resources to provide adequate support.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being invited by OVC to apply
- Not located in East Lansing, Michigan
- Applying for predictable incidents like gang or domestic violence
- Lack of capacity to manage large-scale victim assistance
- Inability to demonstrate need beyond existing resources
Use of Funds
The funds can be used for crisis response, managing the aftermath, supporting the criminal justice process, and compensating victims of mass violence or terrorism. They are meant to supplement existing resources when local capabilities are overwhelmed.
Total Program Funding
$3,964,898
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 27, 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm invitation from OVC
- Gather incident details and impact assessment
- Develop a comprehensive response plan
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Demonstrate need beyond existing resources
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submit application by August 27, 2026