Opportunity Information: Apply for O OVC 2026 172619
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is offering a discretionary Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) called "OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Technology-Facilitated Abuse" (Funding Opportunity Number: O-OVC-2026-172619). The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, regular coordination, shared planning, or ongoing programmatic guidance) rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back.
The purpose of the opportunity is to strengthen and expand victim services specifically for people harmed by technology-facilitated abuse (TFA). In this NOFO, TFA is framed broadly and includes, but is not limited to, image-based sexual abuse and the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, sextortion, synthetic intimate images (commonly referred to as "deepfakes"), and forms of online stalking, harassment, and abuse. In practical terms, this funding is aimed at organizations that can provide direct support and assistance to victims navigating the emotional, legal, and safety impacts that can come from digital exploitation or online abuse, including situations where content can be rapidly shared, replicated, or weaponized across platforms.
Eligible applicants span a wide range of public and private entities. Government applicants may include state governments and local governments (including counties, cities, townships, and other general-purpose political subdivisions such as towns, boroughs, parishes, and villages), as well as special district governments and independent school districts. The opportunity is also open to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and other Native American tribal organizations. In addition, both nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education) are eligible, along with certain housing authorities and other eligible applicant types listed in the NOFO.
The Assistance Listing/CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 16.582, and the funding activity category is listed under Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the victim-service orientation of the program. The posted award ceiling is $1,000,000, indicating that individual awards can be up to that amount. The opportunity was created on May 28, 2026, and the original application closing date is June 23, 2026. The number of expected awards is not specified in the provided source data, which often means applicants should refer to the full NOFO for details on anticipated funding levels, project periods, required deliverables, and how OVC plans to structure awards.
Overall, this NOFO is designed for agencies and organizations that can deliver or enhance specialized services for victims of modern, tech-driven forms of abuse, particularly where harms occur through digital channels such as messaging apps, social media, websites, and other online platforms.Apply for O OVC 2026 172619
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Technology-Facilitated Abuse" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.582.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-05-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-06-23. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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FAQs: OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Technology-Facilitated Abuse (O-OVC-2026-172619)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is titled "OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Technology-Facilitated Abuse."
Which federal office is offering this NOFO?
This opportunity is offered by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is O-OVC-2026-172619.
What type of award is OVC making under this NOFO?
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means OVC expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as regular coordination, shared planning, or ongoing programmatic guidance, rather than issuing an award and stepping back.
What is the main purpose of this NOFO?
The purpose is to strengthen and expand victim services for people harmed by technology-facilitated abuse (TFA).
How does this NOFO describe technology-facilitated abuse (TFA)?
In this NOFO, TFA is framed broadly and includes, but is not limited to, image-based sexual abuse and the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, sextortion, synthetic intimate images (commonly referred to as "deepfakes"), and forms of online stalking, harassment, and abuse.
What kinds of victim impacts is this funding intended to address?
This funding is aimed at supporting organizations that help victims navigate emotional, legal, and safety impacts associated with digital exploitation and online abuse, including situations where content can be rapidly shared, replicated, or weaponized across platforms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and private entities, such as state governments; local governments (including counties, cities, townships, and other general-purpose political subdivisions such as towns, boroughs, parishes, and villages); special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status; nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education); certain housing authorities; and other eligible applicant types listed in the NOFO.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are also eligible as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are included among eligible applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are local governments eligible, and what types are included?
Yes. Local governments are eligible, including counties, cities, townships, and other general-purpose political subdivisions such as towns, boroughs, parishes, and villages.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing/CFDA number is 16.582.
What is the funding activity category for this program?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the victim-service orientation of the program.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posted award ceiling is $1,000,000, meaning individual awards can be up to that amount.
When was this opportunity created (posted)?
The opportunity was created on May 28, 2026.
What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is June 23, 2026.
How many awards does OVC expect to make?
The number of expected awards is not specified in the provided information. Applicants may need to consult the full NOFO for details on anticipated award counts and funding levels.
Does the provided information include the project period, required deliverables, or detailed award structure?
No. The provided information notes that applicants should refer to the full NOFO for details such as project periods, required deliverables, and how OVC plans to structure awards.
What types of technology-facilitated abuse examples are specifically mentioned?
Examples mentioned include image-based sexual abuse, non-consensual distribution of intimate images, sextortion, synthetic intimate images (deepfakes), and online stalking, harassment, and abuse.
What kinds of digital environments are relevant to this NOFO?
The NOFO is oriented toward harms that occur through digital channels such as messaging apps, social media, websites, and other online platforms.
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