OVC FY 2026 National Mass Violence Center
Agency: Office for Victims of Crime
Assistance Listings: 16.321 -- Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve
Last Updated: June 24, 2026
Description
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 National Mass Violence Center. This opportunity supports the continued operation of the National Mass Violence Center (NMVC) in preparing for and responding to mass violence incidents; providing services, training, and education; and developing best practices, tools, and strategies to support mass violence victims.
The NMVC supports communities experiencing mass violence, including in-person and virtual support for law enforcement and other first responders, survivors, and families. These include assistance implementing victim services...
(including mental health care and other emergency supports); creating recovery centers; and helping jurisdictions prepare to respond to victims of these incidents. Planning allows stakeholders (e.g., first responders, emergency managers, health professionals, victim services providers, government representatives, faith leaders) to build on and enhance existing emergency response plans to ensure the needs of victims, families, and first responders are addressed after these incidents. NMVC activities emphasize behavioral health—including mental health—and resiliency in response to mass violence incidents and the integration of victims’ needs into existing emergency response plans.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday–Friday.
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
OJP Response Center
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: July 22, 2026
Award
$6,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$6,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
O-OVC-2026-172646
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Income security and social services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 24, 2026
Archive date:
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