OVC FY2026 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance ? Traverse City, Michigan (Crisis)

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is issuing a FY2026 invitation to apply for the Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) to support victims of mass violence or terrorism in Traverse City, Michigan. The program provides supplemental crime‑victim compensation, crisis response, consequence management, and criminal‑justice support grants. Only the pre‑selected entity(s) invited by OVC may submit an application; the opportunity is not competitive. Funding is drawn from the Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve with a ceiling of $918,236 for a single award. The grant is intended to address immediate victim‑service gaps that exceed local resources after a large‑scale violent incident. • Eligible applicant: the invited organization (non‑competitive). • Grant purpose: crisis response, victim compensation, consequence management, and criminal‑justice support for a mass‑violence or terrorism event in Traverse City. • Funding amount: up to $918,236 (single award). • Application window: 24 Aug 2026 – 27 Aug 2026 (3 days). • Contact: OJP Response Center (phone 800‑851‑3420, email [email protected]). • No cost‑sharing required; award will be a discretionary grant.