The Iowa Attorney General’s Office announced on March 10 that its Victim Assistance Section will release three competitive grant opportunities in 2026 for organizations providing services to victims of violent crimes.
These grants are intended to support nonprofit and governmental organizations across Iowa that offer victim-centered and trauma-informed services related to domestic violence, sexual assault, homicide, and other violent crimes. The funding aims to ensure equitable distribution throughout the state by awarding comprehensive victim service grants based on regional needs.
Eligible organizations can apply for the first round of competitive victim service grants starting March 16. To help applicants understand the process, a webinar will be hosted by the Victim Assistance Section on March 11, with details available on the Attorney General’s Office website. In April, two additional notifications of funding opportunity will be released: one for organizations supporting or encouraging accountability within the criminal justice system—such as county attorney offices, prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and courts—and another for those providing training and technical assistance to groups working with victims.
Attorney General Brenna Bird said, “One of the primary reasons I ran for Attorney General was to help victims. I want Iowa to be a place where crime victims are prioritized and criminals are held accountable. These grants will support organizations that bring restitution to victims so they don’t feel alone, train those who come alongside victims, and encourage those who bring criminals to justice.”
Both currently funded organizations and new applicants are eligible if they register through Iowa Grants for Victim Services. More information about these funding opportunities is available on the Iowa Attorney General’s website. For questions regarding upcoming grants, interested parties can contact John Gish at 1-515-281-5044 or via email at crimevictiminfo@ag.iowa.gov.
