Victim Services Funding Opportunities
Announcement of Funding Available
Victim Services Grant Opportunity - the deadline to submit victim services grants has closed
Criminal Justice Grant Opportunity- the deadline to submit criminal justice grants has closed
Training and Technical Assistance Grant Opportunity - the deadline to submit training & technical assistance grants has closed
Opioid Settlement Grant Opportunity - Open
Additional Resources
The Victim Assistance Section (Section) of the Iowa Department of Justice has released three competitive grant opportunities for victim services grants beginning October 1, 2026. Information about each type of grant is below.
Victim Services Competitive Grants - Closed
Download the Victim Services NOFO to learn more about the process, requirements, funding priorities and how to apply for a victim services grant.
The deadline to submit victim services grant applications has passed. I
Application Deadlines and Important Dates For Victim Services Grants
March 16, 2026 - Grant applications available online
April 2, 2026 - Letters of Intent due
May 1, 2026 - Grant applications due at 4:30 p.m.
July 10, 2026 - Board makes funding decisions
July 13, 2026 - Applicants notified of funding decisions
July 27, 2026 - Requests for reconsideration due
August 14, 2026 - Board reviews requests for reconsideration and makes final funding decisions
Criminal Justice Competitive Grants - Closed
Download the Criminal Justice NOFO to learn more abut the process, eligibility requirements and how to apply for a criminal justice grant.
The deadline to submit victim services grant applications has passed.
Application Deadlines and Important Dates for Criminal Justice Grants
April 15, 2026 - Grant applications available online
June 3, 2026 - Grant applications due by 4:30 p.m.
August 14, 2026 - Board makes funding decisions
August 17, 2026 - Applicants notified of funding decisions
August 31, 2026 - Requests for reconsideration due
September 4, 2026 - Board reviews requests for reconsideration and makes final funding decisions
Training and Technical Assistance Competitive Grants - Closed
Download the Training and Technical Assistance NOFO to learn more about the process, eligibility requirements and now to apply for a training and technical assistance grant.
The deadline to submit victim services grant applications has passed.
Application Deadlines and Important Dates for Training and Technical Assistance Grants
April 15, 2026 - Grant applications available online
June 3, 2026 - Grant applications due by 4:30 p.m.
August 14, 2026 - Board makes funding decisions
August 17, 2026 - Applicants notified of funding decisions
August 31, 2026 - Requests for reconsideration due
September 4, 2026 - Board reviews requests for reconsideration and makes final funding decisions
Opioid Settlement Grants
Opioid settlement grants are to help communities across the state respond to the opioid crisis. Organizations who wish to apply can do so here.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and projects of all size and scope are encouraged to apply. Projects funded by the Attorney General’s office must comply with the requirements of the National Opioids Settlement and the Iowa Opioid Allocation Memorandum of Understanding.
Additional Resources
STOP Violence Against Women Implementation & Purpose Areas:
Iowa's Victim Services Regions and Zones:
Victim Services Regions - for comprehensive victim services
Victim Services Zones - for survivors of homicide and other violent crimes service areas
Online Grants Management Tools
How to register for the online grants management system - video
How to register for the online grants management system - PowerPoint
Budget Tools/Information
How to create detailed budgets - video
How to create detailed budgets - PowerPoint
