This grant opportunity is specifically for entities invited by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to apply for funding to support victims of mass violence and terrorism in Highland Park, Illinois. The funding is aimed at providing supplemental support for crime victim compensation and assistance, especially when local resources are insufficient to handle the aftermath of such incidents. The grant can cover crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, and victim compensation.
Who it's for: This grant is for entities that have been invited by the OVC to apply. It is intended for organizations that are responding to incidents of mass violence or terrorism where local resources are not enough to provide the necessary services to victims.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being invited by OVC to apply
- Lack of a connection to the Highland Park, Illinois incident
- Inability to demonstrate the insufficiency of local resources
- Failure to meet the application deadline
- Incomplete application submission
What You May Need
- Invitation from OVC to apply
- Detailed description of the incident and its impact
- Evidence of insufficient local resources
- Plan for use of funds (crisis response, consequence management, etc.)
- Organizational information and capacity details
- Budget proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Completed application forms
- Compliance with federal regulations
Cautions
- Only invited entities can apply
- Strict deadline with a short application window
- Must demonstrate the scale of the incident and resource insufficiency
- Funds are specific to the Highland Park, Illinois incident
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to entities that have been specifically invited by the Office for Victims of Crime. These entities must be responding to acts of mass criminal violence or domestic terrorism, particularly in situations where local resources are insufficient to address the needs of victims. The focus is on incidents that are large in scope and involve unpredictable or indiscriminate targeting of victims.
Overview
This grant is for entities that have been invited by the OVC to apply. It is intended for organizations that are responding to incidents of mass violence or terrorism where local resources are not enough to provide the necessary services to victims.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being invited by OVC to apply
- Lack of a connection to the Highland Park, Illinois incident
- Inability to demonstrate the insufficiency of local resources
- Failure to meet the application deadline
- Incomplete application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, and crime victim compensation. The aim is to enhance services and assistance for victims of mass violence and terrorism.
Total Program Funding
$3,178,919
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 22, 2026(2 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Late 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm invitation from OVC
- Gather evidence of incident impact
- Prepare a detailed budget proposal
- Outline a comprehensive plan for fund usage
- Compile organizational capacity details
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submit completed application by deadline