OVC FY 2026 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program
This grant provides funding to federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native organizations to support and improve crime victim services, including construction or renovation of victim service facilities.
Funder: Office for Victims of Crime
Due Dates: August 6, 2026 (Grants.gov submission) | August 13, 2026 (JustGrants/application submission)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $90,000,000 | ~200 awards expected | Formula-based, not competitive
Summary: Supports victim services for American Indian/Alaska Native communities through a non-competitive, formula-based set-aside program.
Key Information: Only invited, eligible tribal entities may apply; not open to general competition.
Description
This program provides formula-based funding to support services for victims of crime in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Administered by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), the initiative is funded through a set-aside from the Crime Victims Fund and is specifically designed to address the unique needs of tribal populations. Funding may be used for a broad range of victim services, including direct support, program operations, and construction or renovation of victim service facilities. The program is non-competitive and only open to entities that have completed a Population Certification and received an invitation to apply.
