Meeting the Basic Needs of Underserved Crime Victims

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The Office for Victims of Crime is offering funding to to increase the availability and accessibility of basic services and assistance to crime victims and survivors from communities that have been historically underserved, marginalized, adversely affected by inequality, and disproportionately impacted by crime, violence, and victimization.

Funding may be used to address service needs such as:

• Shortage of rental units that provide temporary or transitional housing for victims
• Inadequate funding for food
• Lack of funds for bus fare, subway or metro fare, ride-sharing expenses, and other transportation-related services
• Need for clothing for adults, infants, children, or teens
• Covering expenses for job-readiness such as appropriate work attire, fees for apprenticeship programs, or skill building courses
• Additional staff or staff time to provide and oversee these services
• Other challenges related to meeting the basic needs of underserved victims

Eligible applicants:

• Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
• Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education

Award ceiling: $200,000
Project period: 2 years
Estimated number of awards: 25
Estimated total program funding: $5,000,000

Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and the online application process are available through grants.gov.

Applicants should submit an SF-424 and an SF-LLL in grants.gov by July 29, 2024.

Submit the full application, including attachments, in the JustGrants grants management system by August 1, 2024.