DC Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG)
OVSJG is the District's administering agency for federal and local victim-services funding, including the VOCA Crime Victim Assistance grant program. It develops, funds, and coordinates programs that create systems of care for crime victims and operates District victim-services initiatives such as the DC Victim Hotline and the Address Confidentiality Program.
Who it is for
Community-based organizations and public agencies that provide direct services to crime victims and seek grant funding, and survivors who can be referred to OVSJG-funded services.
Focus: Domestic and intimate partner violence, Sexual assault, Human trafficking
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
How to apply
- Watch the OVSJG website for the annual Victim Services Request for Applications.
- Review the eligibility and program requirements in the current Request for Applications.
- Submit a grant application through the process described in the solicitation.
- Note that unsolicited proposals may be accepted and reviewed throughout the year.
Deadline: Victim services funding is typically awarded for the grant year beginning October 1 and ending September 30. Application deadlines are set in each year's Request for Applications. (Annual cycle)
Amount: Varies by award and grant program.
Verified as of 2026-06-17. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.