CY 2027 Limited Funding Opportunity launches on January 20th, 2026
The application materials will be made available on our Open Funding Opportunities webpage.
Who can apply for the CY 2027 Limited Funding Opportunity?
Organizations not awarded a CVS grant for CY 2026: Organizations who did not apply or were denied funding for CVS CY 2026 can apply for funds for CY 2027 in the CY 2027 Limited Funding Opportunity via the new Fluxx Grant Management System. CVS CY 2027 Applicants will need to create a Fluxx account by 2.23.26. Additional information and instructions for creating a new organizational profile is available in the Fluxx- New Organizations job aid. Applicants who already have a Fluxx account, but have forgotten their username or password, should utilize the Forgotten Username or Password job aid.
Important: Organizations that received a CVS award for Calendar Year 2026 (CY 2026) are not eligible to apply for the CY 2027 Limited Funding Opportunity. Grants for these organizations will be extended through CY 2027 at the same level (e.g. if a program was awarded $50,000 for CY 2026, they will receive an award for $50,000 in CY 2027).
Sign up now for one of the application trainings:
Please email questions or concerns to cvsgrants@state.co.us.
Important Reminders for CVS Grantees
End of Year Expenses
- Calendar year 2025 grants (VOCA, VAWA, SASP, and General Funds) ended on 12.31.2025. Grant awards for Calendar year 2026 have begun on 1.1.2026 and are NOT a continuation of CY2025 awards, but new separate awards. This means that only grant-funded expenses incurred through 12.31.2025 should be requested in your agency's final Quarter 4 (Oct-December 2025) reimbursement request. Please pay special attention to payroll periods that overlap between calendar years, as these will need to be prorated to ensure you are not including payroll expenses for hours worked from January 2026.
Grant Management System Transition
- DCJ has been transitioning from ZoomGrants to the Fluxx grant management system.
- CY25 Quarter 4 reports and payment requests, due on 1.15.26, should be submitted in ZoomGrants.
- CY26 Quarter 1 reports and payment requests, due 4.15.26, should be submitted in Fluxx (Grantees on monthly reimbursement will need to submit their January payment request, by 2.16.26, in Fluxx)
- See the below Job Aids for assistance completing common tasks in Fluxx:
Compliance Corner:
“Document It, or It Never Happened”
As we close out the 2025 grant cycle and transition into 2026, OVP wants to remind all subrecipients of a fundamental rule in grant management: If it isn't documented, it didn't happen.
To ensure your organization is grant compliant, your records should effectively tell your "grant story." Now is the perfect time to review your files and ensure you have the following documentation readily accessible and notated to the appropriate grant award:
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Personnel: Approved timesheets and paystubs for all grant-funded staff.
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Travel (e.g., COVA Conference): Registration confirmations, hotel invoices, per diem records, and mileage logs with accompanying maps and approved rates.
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Supplies: Detailed invoices and receipts for all purchases.
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Contractors: Executed contracts, copies of paid invoices, and verification that work performed matches the agreed-upon scope and rates.
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Administrative Changes: Copies of all change requests and the corresponding approval emails.
Beyond the Paperwork
Effective documentation isn't just about saving receipts—it’s about following your own rules. Ensure your internal records align with your organization’s written policies regarding travel reimbursement, procurement, and payroll approvals.
As you finalize your 2025 activities, take a moment to organize your digital and physical binders. Start 2026 with the confidence that your grant story is complete, compliant, and ready for review.
Stalking Awareness Month
January is National Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking is generally defined as a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for the person’s safety or the safety of others; or suffer substantial emotional distress. Based on the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey's findings, approximately 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men have experienced stalking in their lifetimes.
The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC) offers numerous free resources for professionals working with stalking victims:
Attend a Training:
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a dedicated effort to shed light on a global crisis affecting millions. Understanding the facts surrounding human trafficking is crucial to addressing this issue.
Facts
According to the International Labor Organization's (ILO) report Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, human trafficking is a $236 billion industry worldwide, with an estimated 27.6 million victims people in forced labor - 63% for labor purposes, 23% for sexual purposes, and 14% is state-imposed. Victims/survivors include men, women, and children who are subjected to forced labor, sexual exploitation, and other forms of abuse. 88% of victims/survivors are adults while 12% are children worldwide. Human trafficking affects every country, transcending borders and demographics.
Awareness
Raising awareness is one of the first lines of defense against human trafficking. It enables communities to recognize signs of exploitation. Increased awareness empowers individuals to report suspicious activities and support victims/survivors, contributing to the disruption of trafficking networks. Educating the public diminishes demand by promoting ethical consumer choices and responsible business practices.
Get Involved
The human cost of trafficking demands action. Everyone can play a role in dismantling this criminal enterprise. Supporting anti-trafficking organizations, volunteering time or resources, and participating in awareness campaigns are impactful ways to contribute.
The Colorado Human Trafficking Council's (the Council) This Is Human Trafficking campaign was launched in 2020 to help raise awareness about all types of human trafficking and place information where potential victims are likely to see it. Partners like you can play an important role in expanding the reach of the campaign by distributing campaign materials provided by the Council. Please email cdps_chtc_info@state.co.us for more information about obtaining materials to distribute in your community. Campaign materials include posters, stickers and window clings in both English and Spanish.
This Human Trafficking Awareness Month, let us unite in disseminating facts, fostering understanding, and motivating others to join the fight. Together, we can create a world where exploitation has no place, and every individual is afforded the dignity and freedom they deserve.
Attend a Training
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:
- Victims Compensation Board Representative
- Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Government Representative
- Southern Ute Tribal Government Representative
- Local VALE Board Member Representative
Learn more about the Board and submit an application on our Crime Victim Services Advisory Board webpage.
Grantee Resources
CY 2025 Grant Reporting Schedules
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