Current Funding Opportunities:
Updated FY27 Justice Grants Request for Applications
FY27 Victim Services Request for Applications
FY27 Pre-Bidders RFA Information Sessions:
| Victim Services Pre-Bidders Session | Justice Grants Pre-Bidders Session |
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Monday, May 18, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm ET |
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm ET |
OVSJG FY27 Proposal Technical Assistance Opportunity through the Magi Group:
The Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG) Capacity Building Program will provide an opportunity for organizations to receive a preliminary review of their draft proposals for the FY27 Consolidated Victim Services and the Justice Grants Consolidated Application from June 8 to June 19. Participating organizations will receive written feedback and a one-hour virtual consultation to discuss the proposal's strengths and areas for improvement.
This service is entirely confidential and independent of OVSJG’s official selection process. OVSJG is not privy to who requests these consults, nor are they involved in the technical assistance provided. This review process is intended to strengthen the quality of submissions and support organizational preparedness; however, participation in this opportunity does not guarantee funding or influence final grant award decisions made by OVSJG.
For questions about the Magi proposal review TTA, please email Stephen Broyles at [email protected].
The deadline to register for a proposal review consultation is June 8 at 5:00pm ET: Register here.
Answers to FY27 RFA Questions:
[list last updated 5/28/26]
Q: In Section 6.6, Applicant’s Financial Statements, the RFA states, “Applicants that received in the past fiscal year more than $1,000,000.00 in funding from state and federal entities must also include their Single Audit Report.”. Per the Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR 200), the $1,000,000 threshold requiring a single audit only applies if the nonprofit receive $1,000,000 with federal funding exclusively. Will you clarify if the $1,000,000 million threshold for the OVSJG funding opportunity is inclusive of state and federal funding, and if so will you share the correlating code section that requires this? [Received 5/26 to ovsjg.RFAquestions.dc.gov]
A: The threshold is inclusive of state and federal funding. You can find OVSJG's policy in OVSJG's Grant Management Policies and Procedures section 4.7 Audit Requirements. [Answer posted to website 5/28]
Q: During the FY27 Pre-Bidders Session for the FY2027 Consolidated Request for Applications (RFA) for Crime Victim Services there was a question posed regarding whether primary prevention is an allowable program activity and the response was that primary prevention is not allowed. Per the RFA, it is stated that primary prevention is not allowable only with Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) funds. Is it correct that primary prevention is not allowable with local or other federal funds supporting activities in this funding opportunity? [Received 5/26 to ovsjg.RFAquestions.dc.gov]
A: All activities listed in the RFA for local funding under "Eligible Programs and Activities" are allowable under this RFA for Local Funding. Please see section 2.2 Locally Appropriated Funds (LOCAL) for all fundable activities. Please see section 2.3 for eligible program areas for the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program (VAWA) beginning on page 10 of the RFA. Please see section 2.5 for eligible program areas for Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP) beginning on page 15 of the RFA. [Answer posted to website 5/28]
Q: We are a current guarantee. Our annual federal single audit is typically conducted in June, but will likely not be completed final or finalized prior to the grant application due date. What should applicants do if their audit of prior year's financial has not been completed yet? I see that the RFA states that failure to submit current audited financial statements may lead to an automatic rejection of the application. Current OVSJG grantees must follow this requirement at the time of the grant application. However, if the organization is deemed eligible and awarded grant funds under this or any RFA. [Received 5/26 to during live JG Pre-Bidders]
A: Submission of a certified letter from your accountant, on their letterhead, indicating an audit is scheduled for completion by 12/31/2026 along with the submission of the most recent audit should be included with your application. If awarded, special conditions will apply to indicate the completed audit is required prior to the end of first quarter, or 12/31/2026 and prior to the disbursement of any reimbursements. [Answer posted to website 5/28]
Q: On page 23, section 4.4, Tips for Proposal Preparation, it states “that each applicant adhere to the following…round all budget figures to the nearest dollar.” However, within GovGrants, the line-items are auto-calculated and round to the nearest cent, not the nearest dollar. For instance, if our fringe benefits are calculated at 22% of a staff members requested grant funds, the employee’s line-item for fringe will include cents automatically. It won’t round to the nearest dollar. Ex: $68,500 (annual salary) x 15% FTE = $10,275 grant funds for salary. $10,275 x 22% (fringe benefits) = $2,260.50 grant funds for fringe. Will our application be penalized for the portal’s automatic calculations? [Received 5/27 to ovsjg.RFAquestions.dc.gov]
A: No, you will not be penalized for the auto-calculations in GovGrants. [Answer posted to website 5/28]
Q: Do the DC Clean Hands Certificate and the Certificate of Good Standing need to be dated within a particular timeframe (e.g., within the last 90 days, during the calendar year, etc.)? [Received 5/19 to ovsjg.RFAquestions.dc.gov]
A: It should be dated during the application period, beginning May 11, 2026. The request instantaneously produces the certificate so there should not be any problem with delays. We need it to be current rather than before taxes were due. [Answer posted to website 5/22]
Q: We have set up our applications on GovGrants, and noticed in the required materials section on GovGrants that there is a Program Materials requirement that is marked as mandatory. Could you provide clarity on what is needed for this attachment? We are planning to submit our program rules handbook, but please let me know if there’s anything additional you are looking for. [Received 5/19 to ovsjg.RFAquestions.dc.gov]
A: This is an optional application field and was erroneously appearing as mandatory. It has been updated in GovGrants, however if your application is still showing this as a mandatory field please upload a blank document. [Answer posted to website 5/22]
Q: Hello, what is the funding floor and ceiling for each application? (What is the range for funding we can apply for?) [Received 5/19 to ovsjg.RFAquestions.dc.gov]
A: There is no range. [Answer posted to website 5/22]
Q: We’re interested in VOCA dollars and understand that a 20% (cash or in-kind) match is required. We’re also aware that VOCA sub-recipients must use volunteer services and that those services are documented. We plan on using pro bono attorney hours as match and have a question regarding reporting and documentation for those hours.
In the event we receive VOCA funds, would it be acceptable for us to report the number of hours dedicated by pro bono attorneys serving DC clients based on our detailed internal tracking, without requiring the firms themselves to formally sign and certify the hours? [Received 5/21 to ovsjg.RFAquestions.dc.gov]
A: Subgrantees must maintain records which clearly show the source, amount, and timing for all cost sharing contributions. The information provided must be verifiable. For more information on match requirements see: www.ojp.gov/doj-financial-guide-2024. [Answer posted to website 5/22]
FY26 Victim Services Pre-bidder Webinar Powerpoint & Recording
FY26 Justice Grants Pre-bidder Webinar Powerpoint & Recording
Previous Requests for Applications (RFAs) - RFAs that were issued in the past three fiscal years.
OVSJG Grant Funding Source Information - Information about funding sources and the grants that OVSJG typically offers.