This grant is designed to help support victims of mass violence and terrorism in West Bloomfield, Michigan. It provides funds for crime victim compensation and assistance, particularly when local resources are insufficient. The grant can cover crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, and victim compensation. It's part of a larger effort to improve services and outcomes for victims of such incidents.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for entities invited by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to apply. It's meant for those responding to large-scale incidents of mass violence or terrorism where local resources are overwhelmed.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being invited by OVC to apply
- Applying for incidents not considered large-scale or unique
- Requesting funds for predictable violence like gang-related or domestic violence
What You May Need
- Proof of invitation from OVC
- Detailed incident report
- Plan for victim compensation and assistance
- Budget proposal
- Organizational information
- Evidence of insufficient local resources
- Completed application forms
- Compliance with federal regulations
Cautions
- Must be invited by OVC to apply
- Short application window
- Funds are for large-scale incidents only
- Cannot use for predictable violence cases
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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 (OVC) to apply. The grant is intended for entities responding to acts of mass criminal violence or domestic terrorism that are large enough in scope that local resources are insufficient to meet victims' needs.
Overview
This grant is specifically for entities invited by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to apply. It's meant for those responding to large-scale incidents of mass violence or terrorism where local resources are overwhelmed.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being invited by OVC to apply
- Applying for incidents not considered large-scale or unique
- Requesting funds for predictable violence like gang-related or domestic violence
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, and crime victim compensation. This means providing immediate aid, managing the aftermath, supporting legal processes, and compensating victims.
Total Program Funding
$1,637,229
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 25, 2026(1 days)
Application Checklist
- Confirm invitation from OVC
- Gather incident details and reports
- Develop a comprehensive victim assistance plan
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Compile organizational credentials
- Demonstrate need beyond local resources
- Submit completed application by deadline