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OpenFederal grantO-OVC-2027-172803

OVC FY2027 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance – Highland Park, Illinois

Office for Victims of CrimeCloses Oct 22, 2026(2 days left)Up to $3,178,919

Does this fit your business?

This is an invitation-only federal grant from the Office for Victims of Crime to support victims of the Highland Park, Illinois mass violence incident. Only the entity OVC directly invites may apply; it is not a competitive program. If you were not contacted by OVC, do not apply, and for-profit businesses including small businesses cannot apply at all.

Best for
The entity OVC directly invited to apply, Government agencies in Illinois, Nonprofits serving crime victims, Organizations providing crisis response or victim compensation services
Not for
Anyone not directly invited by OVC, For-profit businesses and small businesses, Organizations outside Illinois
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
62
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
59
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 2 days
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Closes in 2 days
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Disaster recovery, Technical assistance, Victim compensation
Who can apply
State and local governments, Nonprofits, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $3,178,919

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 22, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $3,178,919, which is also the total program funding, with about 1 award expected. The smallest listed award is $0.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only the invited applicant is eligible. This is not a competitive NOFO; OVC contacts potential applicants directly. Applicant types that may apply include government, nonprofit, and other entities.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A for-profit business may not apply, and a small business may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Nonprofits are listed as an applicant type that may apply, but only if OVC directly invited them. This is not a competitive NOFO.

Summary

Invitation-only OVC Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program grant for Highland Park, Illinois, supporting victims of the mass violence incident. Only the entity OVC directly invites may apply; funds cover crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, and crime victim compensation/assistance services.

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance. This opportunity supports victims of mass violence and terrorism through the Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP). Funding for this program comes from the Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve (the Emergency Reserve). Along with non-grant training and consultation services, there are four types of grants that may be combined into one application or awarded separately to entities OVC invites to apply for funding: crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, and crime victim compensation. The overall goal of AEAP is to provide supplemental support to criminal mass violence and terrorism victims. The overall objective is to increase access to programs designed to improve services, assistance (including victim compensation), and outcomes for victims of mass violence and terrorism. AEAP grants are a mechanism by which the Director of OVC may award supplemental crime victim compensation and assistance to eligible entities responding to acts of mass criminal violence or domestic terrorism. The event must be sufficiently large that the jurisdiction cannot provide needed services to victims of the incident with existing resources, while also supporting victims of other crimes, in a timely and comprehensive manner. OVC generally uses AEAP funds only in response to incidents that are sufficiently large in scope for the locale, and typically only where there was an unpredictable, indiscriminate, or broad targeting of victims, or otherwise unique aspect to the crime.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Other: Only the invited applicant is eligible to apply. This is NOT a competitive NOFO. OVC will contact potential applicants directly.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Victim services
  • Disaster recovery
  • Community development

Program contact

Office for Victims of CrimeAskOVC@usdoj.gov202-353-2138

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