OVP: Open Funding Opportunities

Agencies that provide victim/survivor-centered services to victims of crime are eligible to apply. New agencies and projects are encouraged to apply.

For a specific list of eligibility guidelines and allowable activities by funding source, see the Application Instructions. Please send any additional eligibility questions to the Grants Team at cvsgrants@state.co.us. 

Download and read the  Announcement and Instructions before completing the Application.

Applicants must upload the Application for the CY 2026 Crime Victim Services (CVS) Grant Program Funds, with all required attachments, into ZoomGrants and submit no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 17, 2025.

• January 21, 2025: CVS CY 2026 Announcement/Application Released and Live in ZoomGrants.
• January & February 2025: Grant Application Webinars and In-Person Trainings held (Attendance is encouraged but not required to apply).
  • The webinars will be recorded and posted on this webpage.
• March 17, 2025: Application Deadline (Applications must be uploaded and submitted into ZoomGrants by 11:59 p.m. on March 17, 2025. Staff will not be available to answer questions after 5:00 p.m. on this day). 
• Summer 2025: All applications are reviewed by staff and the CVSAB and funding recommendations are made.
  • Denied applicants will be notified in mid to late July and will have the option to request a reconsideration of the Board's decision if they meet the reconsideration criteria as outlined in the denial letter. The reconsideration meeting will be held in late Summer 2025. 
  • Final award decision letters will be emailed in late August.
• November 2025: Additional required documents are due and grant agreements are sent for signatures using DocuSign.
• January 1, 2026: One-year grant period begins.

Training Recordings and Materials:

• Grant Application Workshop Slideshow
• Video: Application Training for Community-Based Agency Applicants

Register for a Training

The Office for Victims Programs is offering the following application trainings (content will be the same in person and virtually). The virtual trainings will be recorded and published on this web page. 

• System-Based Agency Applicants (Virtual): 1-3 p.m. on February 11, 2025
  • Register for the Virtual Application Training for System-Based Agency Applicants
• Community-Based Agency Applicants (In Person): 12-2pm on February 13, 2025
  • Location: Colorado Department of Public Safety (710 Kipling St. Lakewood, CO 80215)
  • Register for the In-Person Application Training for Community-Based Agency Applicants
• System-Based Agency Applicants (In Person): A team will be available during the meetings scheduled below to walk applicants through the application process, application training, and answer questions. No additional registration is required to receive support. For more information on attending these specific trainings, email our grants team. 
  • Victim Witness Directors Meeting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on February 14, 2025

Application Technical Assistance:

• Assistance on completing your application (narratives, budget, etc.) is available to applicants through contracted consultants. Questions can be submitted via email to cvsgrantshelpline@gmail.com from January 22, 2025 to March 14, 2025 (*Please note that questions to the Helpline must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 13, 2025 to allow sufficient response time). 
• For assistance with opening the Application, watch our brief How to Open Adobe LiveCycle Forms video.

ZoomGrants:

• If you already have a ZoomGrants account, read the How to Apply Job Aid for Existing Grantees. 
• If you do not have a ZoomGrants account, read the How to Apply Job Aid for New Agencies.
• If you will be submitting multiple applications, read the Job Aid for Submitting Multiple Applications.
• For questions about using ZoomGrants, please contact dcjgms@state.co.us.

Additional Questions & Information:

• For the answer to many common questions, please read our FAQs.
• For questions about requested information or eligibility, please contact cvsgrants@state.co.us.
• To stay up to date on our funding opportunities, sign-up for the CVS Connections Newsletter.

Accessibility:

For accommodations, including requesting this information in an alternate format, please contact the Office for Victims Programs at (303) 239- 5719 or cdps.ovpconnect@state.co.us.