Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #16.582
Funding for Technology Innovation to Support Victim Service Organizations
Buyer
Office for Victims of Crime
Posted
May 28, 2026
Respond By
June 23, 2026
Identifier
16.582
NAICS
541511, 541512, 541519
This opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, seeks proposals to advance technology in victim service organizations. - Government Buyer: - Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), U.S. Department of Justice - Purpose: - Fund projects that create, expand, or enhance technology to improve services for crime victims - Focus on improving interaction, service quality, accessibility, and responsiveness for victims - Eligible Applicants: - Nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and local government units - Notable Requirements and Exclusions: - Projects must involve substantial technological development or innovation - Funding is not for equipment or supply purchases alone - Procurement of existing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology solutions is excluded - Projects duplicating existing services/products or involving investigation/prosecution are not eligible - Hotline projects are eligible only if focused on innovative technological infrastructure or expansion - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified in this solicitation
Description
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports projects that create, expand, or enhance the use of technology by victim service organizations to improve interaction with crime victims, elevate service quality, and ensure accessibility and responsiveness. The funding excludes projects primarily for equipment or supply purchases without substantial technological development, procurement of existing commercial off-the-shelf technology, duplication of existing services or products, and active investigation or prosecution activities. Applicants may propose projects related to hotlines if focused on innovative technological infrastructure or expansion rather than operations. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and other organizations as specified.