OCVA’s Telemedical Forensic Examination (TFE) grants Grant

OCVA’s Telemedical Forensic Examination (TFE) grants Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington state department of commerce
Amount: Up to US $1,100,000
Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Summary

Overview

Note: The Q&A Period deadline is indicated above as the due date for Letter of Inquiry. Washington State Department of Commerce The Washington State Department of Commerce’s mission is to strengthen communities in Washington. We are the lead state agency charged with enhancing and promoting sustainable community and economic vitality in Washington. We administer a diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and several state boards and commissions, all focused on helping communities achieve positive growth. Who is OCVA? The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) is housed within the Department of Commerce. OCVA serves as a voice within government for the needs of crime victims in Washington State. Established in 1990, OCVA serves the state by: Advocating on behalf of victims obtaining needed services and resources.Administering grant funds for community programs working with crime victims.Assisting communities in planning and implementing services for crime victims.Advising local and state government agencies of practices, policies, and priorities that impact crime victims. OCVA’s Telemedical Forensic Examination (TFE) Grants What is this application for? The purpose of this application is to implement and administer a statewide program to provide Telemedical Forensic Examination support and survivor advocacy to increase access to medical forensic exam services across the state, particularly in rural and underserved areas. This funding is available through the Unmet Needs portion of the VOCA Plan. For this initiative, eligible applicants are organizations in Washington State that are able to provide telemedical examination and advocacy services to hospitals and clinics across the state. What can these funds be used for? Services provided with this funding must be available to hospitals serving child, adolescent, and adult victims of sexual and/or physical abuse and/or assault. Applicants must provide both telemedical support to hospitals and tele-advocacy support to survivors, either through their own program or partnership with another.

Eligibility

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