Open · O-OVC-2026-172622 · CFDA 16.841 · Discretionary

OVC FY 2026 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Office for Victims of Crime, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Open
Status
3d
Days left
200
Expected awards

The verdict

OVC FY 2026 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program is an open discretionary opportunity from Office for Victims of Crime, offering Varies by applicant across 200 expected awards. Applications close in 3 days.

Varies
award range
Open
3 days left
200
expected awards
16.841
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - OVC FY 2026 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program - is cataloged under number O-OVC-2026-172622 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.841, posted by Office for Victims of Crime. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on May 29, 2026 and last updated on August 7, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $90.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 200 awards. If the agency funds the expected 200 awards from the $90.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $450,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on August 13, 2026 - roughly 3 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

August 13, 2026

Posted

May 29, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$90,000,000

Expected Awards

200

Instrument

Grant

Description

This opportunity supports the provision of services to crime victims in American Indian/Alaska Native communities through a discretionary administrative formula program funded under a set-aside designated by law from the Crime Victims Fund. The program is not competitive and is open only to federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Regional Corporations, and their authorized designees. Funding may be used to support a Tribe's victim services and is available for a range of expenses. Tribes can also use Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside grants for construction or for refurbishing, renovating, or improving structures for victim services office space, shelter for victims, and related purposes.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

For assistance with any other requirements of this funding opportunity, contact either your assigned OVC grant manager or OVCTribalSetAside@ojp.usdoj.gov if you do not have an assigned OVC grant manager. ovctribalsetaside@ojp.usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 29, 2026
Close Date August 13, 2026
Last Updated August 7, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2026 Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Formula Program", offered by Office for Victims of Crime. It is associated with CFDA program 16.841. This opportunity supports the provision of services to crime victims in American Indian/Alaska Native communities through a discretionary administrative formula program funded under a set-aside design...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 13, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $90,000,000. Expected number of awards: 200.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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