Program Contact
Ashley Riley Lopes - ashley.lopes@state.co.us (Send Email)

Financial Contact
Ashley Riley Lopes - ashley.lopes@state.co.us (Send Email)

Reporting Contact
Ashley Riley Lopes - ashley.lopes@state.co.us (Send Email)

General Requirements

The Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals, and we are continually making changes to improve accessibility and usability of our services. As part of this commitment, DCJ is prepared to offer reasonable accommodations for those who have difficulty engaging with our content. As an example, documents can be produced in an alternative file format upon request. To request this and other accommodations, or to discuss your needs further, please contact Gillian Trickett at 720-582-4510 or DCJGMS@state.co.us.



Overview (specific to this program)

2026 Crime Victim Services (CVS) Funding Opportunity

Award Period: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 

The Office for Victims Programs (OVP) announces the estimated availability of approximately $29.8 million for 1 year in Crime Victim Services (CVS) Grant Funds. CVS Funds are comprised of 3 funding sources*:

• Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) - $26 million
• S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - $2.9 million
• Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) - $900,000

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m., March 17, 2025, in ZoomGrants.

*General Funds may also be included in CVS funding if available at the time funding decisions are made.

• 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.