OVC FY2027 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance ? Highland Park, Illinois

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is issuing an invited‑to‑apply funding opportunity under the Antiterrorism Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) for the Highland Park, Illinois jurisdiction. The grant supports victims of mass violence or terrorism with supplemental compensation, crisis response, consequence management, and criminal‑justice support services. Only the pre‑identified applicant (the invited entity) may apply; the award is a single grant with an estimated ceiling of $3.18 million. The funding period aligns with FY2027 and is intended to address immediate and short‑term victim assistance needs following a qualifying incident. • Funding amount: up to $3,178,919 (single award) • Eligible activities: victim compensation, crisis response, consequence management, criminal‑justice support • Applicant eligibility: invited entity only (non‑competitive) • Application window: Oct 19 – Oct 22 2026 (3‑day window) • Contact: OVC Response Assistance, (202) 353‑2138, [email protected] • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required • Award timeline not specified; grant funds drawn from the Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve.