OCVS Grant Programs
The Office of Crime Victim Services manages and administers a number of federal grant programs and state funding streams.
- Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Program
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Program
- Sexual Assault Victim Services (SAVS) Grant Program
- State Child Advocacy Center Grants
- Children's Justice Act
OCVS Grants and Training Team Strategic Plan 2021-2024 - PDF
The 2021 OCVS strategic plan is designed to direct the work of the unit over the next 3 years. The plan is victim-centered, with a special focus on working in partnership with allied professionals. The strategic plan was developed with a commitment to provide funding that addresses the needs of underserved crime victims, survivors, and communities.
OCVS Victim Services Needs Assessment 2020
In early 2020, OCVS started to work with a consultant to create a Statewide Victim Services Needs Assessment, which is comprised of a survey to victim service providers in Wisconsin, and a series of survivor focus groups. OCVS is reviewing and evaluating the recommendations and will coordinate with internal and external partners as we move forward.
Needs Assessment Survey Results – Executive Summary
Needs Assessment - Crime Victims' Perspectives Brief
WI Crime Victim Service Needs Assessment - Final Report
COVID-19 OCVS Grants Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) *UPDATED 4/28/2020
Crime Victim Rights Board (CVRB) Statement - Victims' Rights During COVID-19 Temporary Procedures 4/3/2020
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) COVID-19 Resource Page
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (End Abuse) COVID-19 Resource Page
National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) COVID -19 Resource Page
National Resource Center for Reaching Victims COVID - 19 Resource Page
Hmong Covid-19 Video from NYOB ZOO MKE TV 4/23/2020
Sustainability Planning Series - Training for OCVS Grant Recipients
Week 1: Introduction to Sustainability Planning Webinar
Materials - Sustainability Planning Webinar Week 1 - PPT
Week 2: Resource Development Webinar
Materials - Sustainability Planning Webinar Week 2 - PPT
Resource Development Sources and Strategies Checklist
WI Sustainability Webinar Series Week 2 Reading
WI Sustainability Webinar Series Week 2 Resources List
Week 3: Strategic Planning and Organizational Capacity Webinar
Materials - Sustainability Planning Webinar Week 3 - PPT
WI Sustainability Handout - CNCS Organization Assessment Tool - PDF
WI Sustainability Webinar Series Week 3 Reading
WI Sustainability Webinar Series Week 3 Resources List
Week 4: Sustaining Your Program’s Capacity to Serve the Community Webinar
Materials - Sustainability Planning Webinar Week 2 - PPT
WI Sustainability Webinar Series Week 4 Reading
WI Sustainability Webinar Series Week 4 Resources List
Building Your Sustainability Toolkit
CNCS Organization Assessment Tool
Sustainability Planning - Domain Action Steps
OCVS Grants & Training Updates Bulletin - 2022
OCVS Grants Updates Bulletin - 2021
OCVS Grants Updates Bulletin - 2020
Emergency Bulletin: COVID-19 March 2020 Posted: 3/18/2020 4:15 pm
January/February/March 2020 Posted: 4/10/2020 3:42 pm
OCVS Grants Updates Bulletin - 2019
January/February 2019
March/April 2019
May/June/July 2019
October/November/December 2019
OCVS Grants Updates Bulletin - 2018
OCVS Online Curriculum
Recorded Training Materials for CVC/SAFE Fund and Crime Victim Rights.
Complete the post test after viewing the required recorded training materials.
How to Enter Fiscal Reports in Egrants
How to Certify Fiscal Reports in Egrants
How to add Personnel and Employee Benefits using Contacts
How to create a Modification in Egrants
How to submit a Program Report in Egrants
How to submit an Inventory Report in Egrants
How to Change the Project Director, Financial Officer, Alternate Contact, and Signing Official
Orientation Recording and Materials:
Discrimination Policies for External Parties
WI DOJDiscrimination Policy & Complaint Process
WI DOJ Complaint Process & Form for External Persons
OCVS Discrimination & Complaint Process
OCVS Grants Team
Teresa Nienow - Director of Grant Programs & Training
Amanda Powers - VAWA and VOCA Program & Policy Analyst
Courtney Watson - OCVS Grants Specialist /SAFE Fund Administrator
Mary Colletti - OCVS Grants Specialist
Michelle Bailey - OCVS Grants Specialist
Tanya Herranz - OCVS Financial Grants Specialist
Justin Wartzenluft - OCVS Financial Grants Specialist
Claudia Saavedra - OCVS Financial Grant Specialist
Leah Varnadoe - OCVS Grants Support Specialist