This grant is designed to help victims of mass violence and terrorism in Grand Blanc, Michigan. It provides financial support to organizations that assist these victims, especially when local resources are insufficient. The funding can be used for crisis response, managing the aftermath, supporting the justice process, and compensating victims. The grant is part of a larger program aimed at improving services and outcomes for victims of such incidents.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations invited by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to apply. These organizations should be involved in responding to mass violence or terrorism incidents where local resources are not enough to meet victims' needs.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being invited by OVC to apply
- Applying for predictable violence incidents like gang-related or domestic violence
- Not being involved in victim assistance or compensation
- Insufficient documentation of the incident's impact
- Application submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Invitation from OVC to apply
- Detailed description of the incident
- Proof of insufficient local resources
- Plan for using the funds
- Budget proposal
- Organizational information
- Evidence of past victim assistance efforts
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Only invited applicants can apply
- The incident must be large and unpredictable
- Short application window
- Funds are not for predictable violence incidents
- Strict compliance with federal regulations required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted, but only those invited by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) can apply. The grant is specifically for entities responding to large-scale incidents of mass violence or terrorism where local resources are insufficient. The focus is on unpredictable and indiscriminate events, not on more predictable violence like gang-related or domestic violence.
Overview
This grant is for organizations invited by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to apply. These organizations should be involved in responding to mass violence or terrorism incidents where local resources are not enough to meet victims' needs.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being invited by OVC to apply
- Applying for predictable violence incidents like gang-related or domestic violence
- Not being involved in victim assistance or compensation
- Insufficient documentation of the incident's impact
- Application submitted after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for crisis response, managing the aftermath of the incident, supporting the criminal justice process, and compensating victims. The aim is to supplement local resources and improve services for victims.
Total Program Funding
$1,039,246
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 evidence
- Prepare a comprehensive plan for fund use
- Develop a detailed budget proposal
- Compile organizational information and past efforts
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Register with necessary federal grant systems
- Submit application by the deadline