This Request For Proposal (RFP) invites eligible* tribal victim service providers to apply for funding that supports individuals who have been hurt or harmed in their communities. Priority will be given to areas where services are currently unavailable or inadequate.
The OCVA Tribal Government Initiative grant funds support programs that address the emotional, psychological and physical needs of crime victims, help them regain stability, assist in navigating the civil and criminal justice systems, and restore a sense of security and safety. This funding, made possible through federal VOCA victim assistance funds, is designed to expand, enhance and sustain essential victim services.
*Eligible applicants include the 29 federally recognized Tribes in Washington State as determined by the United States Secretary of Interior.
- The funding cycle for this application is July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
- Closing Date: May 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT
Bidder’s Conference
A bidder’s conference will be held April 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. PT.
Email the RFP Coordinator at Matthew.Flores@commerce.wa.gov by April 14, 2025 to receive a meeting link.
Attendance is encouraged but not required. The conference will end once all questions have been addressed.