CY 2027 Limited Funding Opportunity has Launched
The application materials are 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 that did not apply or were denied funding for CVS CY 2026 can apply for funds in the CY 2027 Limited Funding Opportunity via the new Fluxx Grant Management System. CVS CY 2027 Applicants will need to create a free 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).
Please email questions or concerns to cvsgrants@state.co.us.
Post Award Trainings
Attention CVS Grantees: The below programmatic and financial post award webinars should be viewed by all CVS grantees as they contain critical information regarding your grant. The webinar transcript and slides are available as additional resources.
Grantee Resources
CY 2026 Grant Reporting Schedules
Resources by Funding Source:
Reporting Requirement Reminder: Proration
The data reported in your quarterly reports should only include services/activities supported by CVS funding, not all services/activities provided by your agency. Prorating is not only a requirement, it is also important for demonstrating the impacts of funding cuts. For help with proration, check out the following resources:
If you have any questions about the proration requirement, email your Grant Program Manager or cvsgrants@state.co.us
Update on JAG and SCIP Grant Programs
The Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance (OAJJA), Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), is delaying the release of its 2026 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) and State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) funding opportunities. The Federal FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity for both the JAG and SCIP grant programs has not yet been issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ). OAJJA typically receives annual JAG and SCIP grant awards from the DOJ on or around October 1st and opens applications for those funds the following January. Unfortunately, the delay of these Federal awards means that OAJJA does not have the funds needed to open its annual JAG and SCIP funding opportunities at this time. It is unclear when OAJJA will receive its FY 2025 JAG and SCIP awards, but we hope to begin accepting applications by the summer or fall of 2026 at the latest. In the meantime, the OAJJA grants team will ensure the 2026 JAG and SCIP Applications and related materials are developed to the extent practicable so these funding opportunities can be opened quickly once the Federal grants are awarded. As more information becomes available, OAJJA will provide updates to the community. The DCJ webpages for the JAG grant program and the SCIP grant program are also a resource for updates and more information. Questions or concerns should be addressed to Amy Miller, OAJJA Grant Program Supervisor, at (720) 357-4962 or Amy.L.Miller@state.co.us.
Compliance Corner:
New Year, New Grants: Are Your Policies Keeping Up?
Reality Check: The new year is in full swing, and your new grant cycles are likely settling into a rhythm. But as you find your groove, don't let your internal guard down. Have you looked at your policies and procedures lately?
Compliance issues rarely stem from bad intentions; they usually grow from:
- Institutional Loss: Staff turnover or shifts in job roles.
- System Evolution: The elimination of an old software or manual process that hasn't been updated in writing.
- Being stagnant: Simply forgetting to review the "fine print" over time.
Do You Know Your Requirements? As a grant recipient, certain policies aren't just "nice to have"—they are mandatory. If you aren't sure which ones apply to you, start with your grant agreement. It is your roadmap for compliance.
Here’s a test, ask yourself: “If an auditor or a new hire asked a team member about a specific procedure, could they answer?” Better yet, do they know where the material is located? If the answer is "I think it’s in a folder somewhere," it’s time to update your approach (any maybe your documents).
Pro-Tip: The review - don't wait for an audit to review 100 pages of documentation. It’s overwhelming and leads to mistakes. Instead:
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Create a Schedule: Review 2–3 policies per month.
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Log Everything: Keep a "Version Control" log. Even if no changes are made, document that the review occurred. This shows auditors a proactive culture of compliance.
The Bottom Line: Robust policies are the backbone of your internal controls. They don't just keep you "Audit Ready"—they provide your team with the clarity and protection they need to do their best work.
Important Notice for VOCA Grantees
As a recipient of the Federal Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) funding, our office is required to complete a Subgrant Award Report (SAR) for your subaward for the federal Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The SAR consists of a Part 1 and a Part 2. OVP has all of the information it needs to complete Part 1 of the report (this includes general information such as agency name, address, project start date, crime types served, etc). However, in order to assist OVP staff in completing Part 2 of the SAR, it is necessary for you to answer a few additional questions for us.
We have provided a link to the SARS Part 2 questions that we need for your agency to complete for your Calendar year 2026 VOCA grant only. This link was also distributed to VOCA grantees by email on January 29th.
Please complete this SARS Part 2 form no later than Friday February 13th. If you have any questions while completing this form, please contact the VOCA Administrator, Linsey Wingfield, at linsey.wingfield@state.co.us.
Thank you for your assistance in ensuring OVP meets this reporting requirement for VOCA.
Professional Development Opportunities
Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Conference (IPVAC)
The annual Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Conference is a multi-disciplinary collaboration that provides education and networking opportunities for professionals and community members focused on intimate partner violence and sexual violence. This two-day conference is especially beneficial for professionals working in the fields of intimate partner violence and sexual assault or abuse.
This conference offers a valuable opportunity for professionals to learn together, build connections, and strengthen collaborative efforts to better serve individuals impacted by domestic violence. Registration is free this year, but space is limited. Interested participants are encouraged to register through the conference website as soon as possible. Several hotels are available for out-of-town guests, however, no discounted room rates are offered. The conference is being held at Colorado Mesa University on April 29th and 30th.
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
Learn more about the Board and submit an application on our Crime Victim Services Advisory Board webpage.
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