[Office for Victims of Crime](https://ovc.ojp.gov)

April 21, 2026

Up to $3,516,209 total; one award expected; no cost sharing required.

Supports Pennsylvania in providing supplemental assistance and compensation to victims of mass violence or terrorism through the Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP).

By invitation only; not a competitive opportunity.

--- ## Description This opportunity is issued by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) to support Pennsylvania in responding to victims of mass violence or terrorism. Through the Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP), funding is provided to supplement existing services and resources for crime victim compensation and assistance. AEAP grants are designed to ensure that jurisdictions affected by large-scale criminal mass violence or terrorism can provide timely and comprehensive services to victims, especially when local resources are insufficient due to the scope or unpredictability of the event. The program may cover crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, and crime victim compensation, either separately or in combination. --- ## Due Dates - April 21, 2026: Full application deadline *All dates reflect the current application cycle and are not expected to recur annually for this specific invitation.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $3,516,209 - Maximum award: $3,516,209 - Minimum award: $0 - Expected number of awards: 1 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Only the applicant specifically invited by OVC is eligible to apply. - This is not a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); OVC will contact the potential applicant directly. - General AEAP eligibility (for context): State victim assistance/compensation programs, public agencies, federally recognized tribal governments, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, public institutions of higher education, and victim service organizations. However, for this opportunity, only the invited entity may apply. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted only from the entity directly invited by OVC. - Invited applicants must submit their application materials through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361947) by the stated deadline. - No cost sharing or matching is required. - For questions or technical assistance, contact the OJP Response Center (see below). --- ## Additional Information - This funding is intended for incidents of mass violence or terrorism that overwhelm local resources. - AEAP funds are generally accessed only for unpredictable, large-scale events. - The program is not intended to address more predictable violence (e.g., gang, domestic, or community gun violence), which should be managed from existing VOCA resources. - For more about AEAP, see the [program overview](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/aeap/overview). --- ## External Links - [Funding Opportunity Overview (OVC)](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/aeap/overview) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361947) - [AEAP Grant Eligibility Details](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/aeap/grant-eligibility) - [Mass Violence Toolkit](https://ovc.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh226/files/pubs/mvt-toolkit/index.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY) | | | Email: [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | | | Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday–Friday |

OVC FY26 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance - Pennsylvania

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