Grantee Information and Resources
CY 2026 CVS Awards
- Award notifications for CY 2026 CVS Funds will be distributed by email in the next few weeks. Please read the notification closely as it will include important information about your award and required next steps.
CY 2025 Grant Reporting Schedules
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OVP Updates
Welcome to our new SAVE Program Assistant!
Christopher Castro is joining the team with several years of experience in administrative and supportive roles across both the government and private sectors. A U.S. Army veteran, Christopher brings a strong background in operations, team coordination, and process improvement. He holds an MBA and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Management. Outside of work, Christopher enjoys traveling, live music, snowboarding in the winter, and staying active in the gym. He also recently got back into photography and enjoys capturing nature and cityscapes in his free time.
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Division of Criminal Justice News
Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management Annual Conference
Every year, the Office of Domestic Violence and Sex Offender Management (ODVSOM) hosts its annual conference. Held each July, the conference brings together professionals across Colorado working in treatment, supervision, victim advocacy, research, and policy.
This year's conference was particularly special as it marked a huge milestone: 25 years of the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB) developing thoughtful, evidence-based standards to reduce harm, improve outcomes, and support healing.
Learn more about the ODVSOM Conference on DCJ's LinkedIn page.
Join the CVS Advisory Board
The Crime Victim Services (CVS) Advisory Board is a 28-member board appointed by the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety. The Board acts in an advisory capacity to the Department and the Division of Criminal Justice in making grant funding recommendations regarding State VALE, SASP, VAWA, and VOCA crime victim assistance projects.
The CVS Advisory Board is seeking applications for the following representatives:
- Tribal Representative from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
- Tribal Representative from the Southern Ute Tribe
- Local VALE Board Member Representative
Learn more about the Board and submit an application on our Crime Victim Services Advisory Board webpage.
Grantee Resources
Professional Development
- Violence Free Colorado has announced that they will be hosting a Bilingual/Bicultural Convening Series across the state this summer. Click on the link to learn more and register for the upcoming 2025 Bilingual/Bicultural Grand Junction Convening on August 12-13.
- The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) and the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) are hosting a 3-part webinar series on stalking in military communities. The webinars will take place on August 21, September 25, and October 28. They've also provided a "Community Connections: Supporting Military-Connected Survivors" infographic in English and Spanish.
- The National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) has opened registration for their Leadership Institute. This 11-week training, beginning on August 25, will include weekly instructor-facilitated webinars, recommended readings, videos, and written assignments. Learn more on the NVAA Leadership Institute web page.
- The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) will be holding the 2025 Sexual Assault Advocate Training Institute (SAATI) from September 5-19, 2025. The training will be held in a hybrid format with registration opening soon.
- Registration is open for Kingdom Builders Family Life Center's 3rd Annual "Beyond the Mask: Advancing Practice, Centering Survivors” Statewide Conference. The conference is being held in Colorado Springs, CO on October 8-10, 2025.
- The CU Anschutz Elder Justice Summit will be held on October 10, 2025 at the CU Anschutz Elliman Conference Center. This is an annual event to promote collaboration and community among professionals working to serve victims and families experiencing elder abuse and neglect. Learn more and register on the event webpage.
- The Housing First Partners Conference will be held on May 12-14, 2026 (pre-conference on May 11) in San Francisco, CA. To learn more and register, visit the conference website.
Funding Opportunities
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