Simpler Grants.gov #16.321

Funding for National Mass Violence Center Services and Support

This opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, seeks to fund the continued operation of the National Mass Violence Center (NMVC). - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Funding supports services for mass violence incident response, including: - Victim services (mental health care, emergency assistance) - Creation and operation of recovery centers - Training and education for communities, law enforcement, and first responders - Development of best practices, tools, and resources for supporting victims - The NMVC will focus on behavioral health, resiliency, and integrating victims’ needs into emergency response plans - Estimated total funding is $6,000,000 through a cooperative agreement - No physical products or equipment are being procured; this is a services-focused opportunity - Eligible applicants include nonprofits and educational institutions

Description

This notice of funding opportunity supports the continued operation of the National Mass Violence Center (NMVC) to prepare for and respond to mass violence incidents. The NMVC provides services, training, education, and develops best practices to support victims of mass violence. It assists communities, law enforcement, first responders, survivors, and families by implementing victim services, creating recovery centers, and helping jurisdictions prepare for victim response. The activities emphasize behavioral health, mental health, resiliency, and integration of victims' needs into emergency response plans.

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