This grant is for organizations invited by the Office for Victims of Crime to help victims of mass violence or terrorism in Perry, Iowa. It provides funds for crime victim compensation and assistance when local resources are insufficient. The goal is to improve services and support for victims of large-scale incidents.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for entities invited by the Office for Victims of Crime to apply. These are typically organizations that can provide support and compensation to victims of mass violence or terrorism, especially when local resources are overwhelmed.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being invited by the Office for Victims of Crime
- Applying after the deadline
- Requesting funds for non-eligible activities
- Lack of capacity to manage large-scale victim support
- Inability to demonstrate the need due to a large-scale incident
What You May Need
- Invitation from the Office for Victims of Crime
- Detailed proposal outlining need and use of funds
- Documentation of the incident and its impact
- Budget plan for requested funds
- Organizational capacity details
- Proof of inability to meet needs with existing resources
- Registration with relevant federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Must be invited by OVC to apply
- Short application window
- Funds are for large-scale incidents only
- Existing resources must be insufficient
- Strict documentation and reporting requirements
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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. This typically includes entities capable of providing crime victim compensation and assistance in response to mass violence or terrorism incidents, particularly when local resources are inadequate.
Overview
This grant is specifically for entities invited by the Office for Victims of Crime to apply. These are typically organizations that can provide support and compensation to victims of mass violence or terrorism, especially when local resources are overwhelmed.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being invited by the Office for Victims of Crime
- Applying after the deadline
- Requesting funds for non-eligible activities
- Lack of capacity to manage large-scale victim support
- Inability to demonstrate the need due to a large-scale incident
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, and victim compensation related to mass violence or terrorism incidents.
Total Program Funding
$1,681,590
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
- Prepare detailed incident report
- Draft a comprehensive proposal
- Develop a budget plan
- Gather organizational capacity documents
- Ensure registration with federal systems
- Submit application by the deadline