OCVA Healing, Support and Transition Services 2025-2027

Who is OCVA

The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) serves as a voice within government for the needs of crime victims in Washington State. Established in 1990, OCVA serves the state by:

• Advocating on behalf of victims obtaining needed services and resources.
• Administering grant funds for community programs working with crime victims.
• Assisting communities in planning and implementing services for crime victims.
• Advising local and state government agencies of practices, policies, and priorities that impact crime victims.

What is this grant for

Per Chapter 268, Laws of 2023, OCVA seeks proposals from qualified non-profit organizations, tribes and tribal organizations located in underserved areas of the state, to provide healing, support and transition services. Services will be available to adults 18 and older who have experienced sex trafficking.

Funding information

OCVA estimates that approximately $1,225,000 per year will be available for this grant program. Applicants may request up to $204,166 for each year.

Bidders conference

• For non-profit organizations: A bidder’s conference will be held Monday, July 21, 2025, at 10:00AM PST. Email the RFP Coordinator by July 20, 2025, to receive a meeting link.
• For tribes and tribal organizations: A separate session specifically for tribal bidders will be held Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00PM PST.
  • Attend the July 21 pre-application conference (on Zoom)

Attendance is encouraged but not required. The conference will end once all questions have been addressed.

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