SFY 2027 VOCA & VA Request for Application is a grant program from the Nebraska Crime Commission that funds victim services organizations providing direct assistance to crime victims under the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and the Nebraska State Victim Assistance program.

Covering the state fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, this competitive grant supports eligible organizations delivering services such as crisis intervention, advocacy, and emergency assistance to crime victims across Nebraska. Applications must be submitted via the Nebraska AmpliFund portal by April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT. Contact the Victim Services Grant Administrator or VOCA Grant Manager for assistance.

# SFY 2027 Victim of Crimes Act & State Victim Assistance Grant Programs # Request for Applications July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 Monday, April 13, 2026 by 5:00 PM (CDT) https://ne. amplifund. com/Public/Opportunities/Details/55655ebc-432d-4a81-8fab-6c849eef693f For assistance with the requirements of this request for applications, contact: Victim Services Grant Administrator 402-416-4129 emily.

schoenleber@nebraska. gov VOCA Grant Manager 402-471-3710 shealyn. warrick@nebraska.

gov SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 2 of 58 Program Overview | VOCA & Victim Assistance .............................................................................................................. 3 Eligibility | VOCA & Victim Assistance ..............................................................................................................................

4 Program Description | VOCA & Victim Assistance .......................................................................................................... 6 Application Contents & Submission Requirements......................................................................................................

11 Application Review ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Grant Management Requirements ................................................................................................................................

16 Appendix A: Definitions .................................................................................................................................................. 24 Appendix B: Use of Funds ..............................................................................................................................................

26 Appendix C: Application Scoring ................................................................................................................................... 33 Appendix D: NCC Victim Services Grant Programs: Organization & Program Type Definitions ................................ 35 Appendix E: NCC Victim Services Grant Programs: Organization & Program Type Definitions .................................

41 SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 3 of 58 # Program Overview | VOCA & Victim Assistance The Nebraska Crime Commission (NCC), Youth and Justice Programs Division, is accepting applications for funding in response to this Request for Applications. This Request for Applications (RFA) for the federal Victim of Crimes Act (VOCA) and state Victim Assistance Grant Programs for Nebraska’s State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027.

Under this program, Nebraska provides grants to local community-based public, non-profit, and other organizations that provide services directly to crime victims. The VOCA and Victim Assistance Grant Program support a broad array of programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime, and continuing to support them as they rebuild their lives.

All services funded through the VOCA and Victim Assistance Grant Program are provided to individual crime victims at no cost to the victim. Dates/times are subject to change. Updates will be posted on the NCC Website.

NCC releases Request for Applications Monday, March 9, 2026 NCC Application Office Hours TBA Applications due to NCC by 5:00 PM CT Monday, April 13, 2026 NCC Conducts Staff Review April 2026 Commission Funding Panel Review Friday, May 15, 2026 NCC sends funding determination letters May 29, 2026 Award contingencies due to NCC June 12, 2026 NCC sends grant awards for signature June 2026 Signed Award due to NCC June 2026 Grant projects begin Wednesday, July 1, 2026 This Request for Applications (RFA) and Awards issued under this grant program are subject to the availability of funding and any changes or additional requirements that may be imposed by the agency or law.

In addition, nothing in this RFA creates a right or benefit – substantive or procedural – enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States of America, the State of Nebraska, the Nebraska Crime Commission, or any departments, agencies, entities, officers, employees, agencies, or any other person working in good faith to carry out this program.

All awards must support the purpose of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA). All awards depend on availability of funds, VOCA requirements, and any changes required by law. The Nebraska Crime Commission (NCC) is the State Administering Agency for Federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Formula Grant Program (Statutory Authority 34 U.S.C.

§ 20103(a)). Information about NCC and its various grants and other resources can be found at https://ncc. nebraska.

gov/ . SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 4 of 58 The VOCA Formula Grant Program is funded through the Crime Victims Fund, which is made up primarily of federal criminal fines and penalties, not taxpayer dollars. Grants under this program are subject to the VOCA rule, which can be found at https://www.

federalregister. gov/documents/2016/07/08/2016-16085/victims-of-crime- act-victim-assistance-program . The Nebraska State Victim Assistance Grant Program is funded by appropriation of the Nebraska Legislature.

State Victim Assistance funds are designated for victim and witness assistance centers. Victim and witness assistance centers enable the rights set forth in Article I, section 28, of the Constitution of Nebraska, as outlined in Neb. Rev.

Stat. §§ 81-1843 through 81-1851 . # Eligibility | VOCA & Victim Assistance To be eligible to receive funding, applicants must: • Operate as a public agency or nonprofit organization in the state of Nebraska o Public Agencies (state, local, or tribal) must be engaged in criminal justice work.

This includes, but is not limited to law enforcement agencies, prosecution offices , or community-based supervision program (diversion, probation, parole, etc.). o Non-Profit Organizations must be engaged in victim services work . This includes, but is not limited to, domestic & sexual violence victim services programs, child advocacy centers, or community-based victim coalitions and support organizations.

• Provide direct services to crime victims ## Additional Eligibility Information • Faith-Based Organizations – As outlined in 28 CFR 38 , faith-based organizations that applies for, or participates in, a social service program supported with Federal financial assistance may retain its independence and may continue to carry out its mission, including the definition, development, practice, and expression of its religious beliefs, provided that it does not use federal funds to support or engage in any explicitly religious activities, including activities that involve overt religious content such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization.

o Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization. NCC will not discriminate for or against an organization in the selection of recipients, on the basis of the organization's religious character, motives, or affiliation, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.

o Faith-based organizations may be award no more than $10,000 for any single grant project, per 34 U.S.C. 20103 (c)(2)(c) . • Organizational Capacity – As outlined in 28 CFR 94.

112 , programs must have a record of effective services to victims of crime and support from sources other than the Crime Victims Fund (CVF).

o A record of effective services to victims of crime is demonstrated by:  support and approval of its direct services by the community AND  a history of providing direct services in a cost-effective manner o Support from sources other than the CVF is demonstrated by:  at least 25% of the program's annual funding comes from non-CVF sources 0F Non-CVF sources may include other federal funding programs.

SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 5 of 58  the breadth or depth of financial support from sources other than the CVF 1F • NIBRS Reporting – Applicants from governmental agencies (at any level), must be in compliance with the mandatory Nebraska Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) requirements as stated in 78 Neb. Admin. Code, Ch.

5, § 006. Agencies that have not been in compliance in the most recent 6 reporting months, must provide a plan to come into compliance before the start of the grant project. Agencies that are not in compliance with NCC reporting requirements for NIBRS, may be deemed ineligible for grant funding.

• NEVCAP & PO VNS Participation – Applicants from governmental agencies (at any level), must be in compliance with any applicable data entry requirements of Nebraska Victims of Crime Alert Portal (NEVCAP) & Protection Order Victim Notification System ( PO VNS) victim alert systems. Agencies that are not participating with NCC victim alert practices via NEVCAP & PO VNS, may be deemed ineligible for grant funding.

• Victim and Witness Assistance (VWA) Programs – Applicants who identify has a Victim/Witness Assistance program are expected to be in alignment with the agency design requirements and services provided as set forth in Neb Rev Stat §§ 81-1843 to 81-1851 .

The following applicants are not eligible for funding from the Nebraska Crime Commission for this grant program: • Federal Agencies, including the U.S. Attorneys’ Office and FBI field offices . • Programs Operating Outside of Nebraska – Victim service organizations that operate outside of the state of Nebraska, even if they are serving Nebraska crime victims.

This does NOT apply to programs that have a parent organization or campus in another state, so long as some program component is physically located in the state of Nebraska. ## Applicant Eligibility Screening Form In addition to the application as a whole, the NCC Applicant Eligibility Screening Form will be used to assist NCC in evaluating applicant eligibility to receive funding.

All applicants must complete this form and attach the signed form to their application. Non-federal sources of fi nancial support may be used toward VOCA match requirements.

SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 6 of 58 # Program Description | VOCA & Victim Assistance The purpose of the VOCA and Victim Assistance Grant Programs is to provide direct services to individual crime victims at no cost to the victim and to improve outreach and services to victims of crime .

VOCA guidelines define a crime victim as a person who has suffered physical, sexual, financial, or emotional harm as a result of the commission of a crime. State Statute defines a crime victim in Neb. Rev.

Stat. §§29-119(2) . Victim services, as outlined by federal VOCA Program Guidelines, are efforts that: • Respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims.

• Assist primary and secondary victims of crime to stabilize their lives after victimization. • Assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system. • Provide victims of crime with a measure of safety and security.

As defined in Neb. Rev. Stat.

§§ 81-1846 victim and witness assistance centers are designed to: (1) Assist criminal justice agencies in giving more consideration and personal attention to victims and witnesses through the delivery of services to victims and witnesses of crimes; (2) Provide a model for other community-based efforts to aid victims and witnesses; (3) Sensitize law enforcement officials, communications technicians, and supervisors to the needs of victims of crime and encourage a concerned approach to such victims; (4) Attempt to decrease the incidence of unreported crimes; and (5) Assure that victims and witnesses are informed of the progress of the case in which they are involved.

## Federal Priority Areas As outlined in 28 CFR 94. 104 , the Crime Commission must ensure funds are allocated, at a minimum, to each of the following categories of victims services. to include the following allocation minimums.

Victims of… % Allocation $ Allocation sexual assault 10% $600,000 spousal abuse (i.e. domestic violence) 10% $600,000 underserved victims of violent crime 2F For the Crime Commission to adequately allocate funds as required, the application budget must indicate how much funding will be allocated to these purpose areas. Funds may be counted in only one of the above categories.

Applicants are not required to allocate funds to each purpose area. Violent Crime is defined by the National Institute of Justice as incident in which a victim is harmed by or threatened with violence. Violent crimes include (but are not limited to) rape and sexual assault, robbery, assault and murder.

https://nij. ojp.

gov/topics/crimes/violent-crime SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 7 of 58 ## Nebraska Priority Areas The Nebraska Crime Commission VOCA Funding Needs Assessment (August 2025) , the Nebraska Crime Commission Focus Group Report (July 2025), and the Law Enforcement and Behavioral Health Landscape in Nebraska: Addressing GAPS and Exploring Solutions (October 2025) revealed several recommendations made by Nebraska stakeholders to address the needs of crime victim services in Nebraska.

These recommendations informed the program priority areas. Grant applications will be prioritized to support the priority areas found below, listed in no particular order. 1.

U NDERSERVED P OPULATIONS This priority area encompasses projects that incorporate activities that are designed to increase access to victim services for underserved populations.

For the purpose of this grant program, underserved populations means: • Individuals living in rural communities • Members of tribal communities • Persons who identify as racial and ethnic minorities • Victims of human trafficking, robbery, assault (non-domestic), burglary, arson, homicide, elder abuse, stalking, kidnapping, and intoxicated drivers • Victims who are ages 65 and over (regardless of crime type) See Appendix A: Definitions on Page 24 for additional definition information.

Projects will only be prioritized in this area if the application demonstrates 1) access to one or more of these populations and 2) use of population-specific or culturally -specific programming designed to positively impact the experience and/or outcomes of victims of crime. 2.

S HELTER /H OUSING SERVICES This priority area encompasses projects that incorporate activities that are designed to increase access to housing services for victims of crime. For the purpose of this grant program, Shelter/Housing Services • Emergency Shelter or Safe House • Relocation Assistance, including assistance with obtaining housing See Appendix A: Definitions on Page 24 for additional definition information. 3.

D IRECT CLIENT A SSISTANCE This priority area encompasses projects that incorporate activities that are core victim services that directly benefit victims of crime . For the purpose of this grant program, Direct Client Assistance means: • Personnel (wages & fringe) costs for staff providing services directly to crime victims.

• Direct Client Assistance (DCA) – Supplies costs for tangible items that are utilized to address needs that are a result of their victimization. • Direct Client Assistance (DCA) – Contracts for referral services (mental health, legal services, etc.) integral to addressing a victimization. • Direct Client Assistance (DCA) – Other for vouchers for referral services integral to addressing a victimization.

See Appendix A: Definitions on Page 24 for additional definition information. SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 8 of 58 4. N EW P ROGRAMS /P ROJECTS This priority area encompasses projects that incorporate activities that are core victim services that directly benefit victims of crime .

For the purpose of this grant program, New Programs/Projects means: • Projects that significantly and tangibly expand Shelter/Housing Services in the community they • Projects that create victim and witness assistance centers in counties that do not currently have such a center. • Projects that add mental and behavioral health services options to their continuum of services.

While direct client assistance (DCA) can address both urgent and ongoing needs, agencies should prioritize urgent situations requiring immediate intervention while also supporting victims’ long-term recovery. Agencies must clearly define and communicate how they use these funds in alignment with VOCA guidelines to avoid duplication or misuse of resources.

As outlined in 28 CFR Part 94 Subpart B - Sub-Recipient Program Requirements , in addition to the eligibility requirements listed on page 4, grantees must also meet the following programmatic requirements for their project. • Match - VOCA-funded Victim Services Programs shall contribute (i.e., match) not less than 20% of the total cost of each project.

Match requirements may be met with cash funds from non-federal sources (i.e. state, county, or private dollars) or in-kind contributions (i.e. victim emergency supplies, volunteer time). Exceptions to this requirement include: o Grantees that are federally-recognized American Indian or Alaska Native tribes, or projects that operate on tribal lands. o Grantees that have applied for, and been granted, a full or partial waiver from NCC.

Waiver requests must be justified in writing. See NCC’s VOCA Match Waiver Policy . • Volunteers – VOCA-funded Victim Services Programs shall use volunteers in providing such services, unless the Crime Commission has determined there is compelling reason to waive this requirement.

Volunteers do not necessarily have to be providing grant allowable activities to meet this requirement, but there must be a benefit to the VOCA funded program by the use of volunteers. o If the agency does not utilize volunteers, a volunteer waiver request must be submitted with the grant application. o If a non-profit organization has a volunteer Board of Directors, the volunteer requirement is met.

• Victims of Federal Crimes – Grantees must provide services to victims of federal crimes on the same basis as victims of state and local crimes. • Promotion of community efforts to aid crime victims – Coordinated public and private efforts to aid crime victims are required.

Activities may include, but are not limited to: serving on federal, state, local, or tribal task forces, commissions, work groups and coalitions to oversee and recommend improvements to community responses to crime victims; and developing written agreements and protocols for such coordinated community responses. o Coordination efforts should include identifying and reducing duplication of services.

SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 9 of 58 • Crime Victims Reparations (CVR) – Grantees must provide assistance to potential recipients of any applicable crime victim compensation benefits , such as NCC’s Crime Victims Reparations program. This includes potential recipients who are victims of federal crime.

Assistance in a pplying for such benefits may include, but are not limited to: o Referring such potential recipients to an organization that can so assist. o Identifying crime victims and advising them of the availability of such benefits . o Assisting such potential recipients with application forms and procedures.

o Obtaining necessary documentation, monitoring claim status. o Intervening on behalf of such potential recipients with the crime victims' compensation program. • Confidentiality – Grantees shall, to the extent permitted by law 3F , reasonably protect the confidentiality and privacy of persons receiving services under this program.

All agencies must develop a written confidentiality policy and applicable written releases of information that are time limited and include provisions to whom and the type of information that can be shared with outside parties.

Grantees shall not disclose, reveal, or release: o Any Personally Identifying Information (PII) or individual information collected in connection with VOCA-funded services requested, utilized, or denied, regardless of whether such information has been encoded, encrypted, hashed, or otherwise protected; or o Individual client information, without the informed, written, reasonably time-limited consent of the person about whom information is sought.

Consent for release may not be given by the abuser of a minor, incapacitated person, or the abuser of the other parent of the minor. If a minor or a person with a legally appointed guardian is permitted by law to receive services without a parent's (or the guardian's) consent, the minor or person with a guardian may consent to release of information without additional consent from the parent or guardian.

Victims of crime cannot be required to provide a consent to release personally identifying information to receive VOCA funded services. • Civil Rights – Grantees shall comply with state and federal civil rights laws, including the prohibition of discrimination against protected persons. • Record Retention – Grantees must m aintain appropriate programmatic and financial records .

• No-Cost Services – Grantees must provide services to crime victims, at no cost, through the VOCA-funded project. The goal of the federal VOCA program is to improve the treatment of victims of crime by providing victims with the assistance, support, and services necessary to aid their restorations and healing after a criminal act.

The objectives of the OVC VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program are to: 1) Support crime victim assistance programs in Nebraska. 2) Provide grants to local community-based organization and public agencies that provide services to crime victims. Nothing in this section prohibits compliance with legally mandated reporting of abuse or neglect.

SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 10 of 58 ## Outcomes & Performance Measures To achieve the goals and objectives of this grant program, the outcomes must be produced by the grantee. Grantees will be required to submit quarterly reports to NCC via Euna. Reports will include data on performance measures selected at application and corresponding narratives as appropriate.

NCC Performance Measures are detailed in the NCC Reference Guide on the Grant Project Problem-Solving Process document. The federal VOCA program has also identified performance measures that indicate how a recipient is achieving the performance goals and objectives identified for this program.

Grantees will be required to collect and report these performance measures to the Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) through the Performance Measure Tool (PMT) on a quarterly basis. OVC PMT data is detailed here: https://ovc. ojp.

gov/program/victims-crime-act-voca- administrators/victim-assistance/performance-measures VOCA funds support a wide range of activities designed to provide direct services to victims of crime. To assist applicants, a comprehensive document outlining all allowable activities and costs under VOCA has been provided in Appendix B: Use of Funds .

This document serves as a valuable resource to ensure compliance and guide the effective use of funds. Applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review the document to fully understand the scope of eligible expenses and to align your program activities with VOCA funding guidelines. NOTE: There will NOT be a separate RFA for transitional houses projects for SFY 2026-27.

SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 11 of 58 # Application Contents & Submission Requirements The application template is divided into five sections . Each section contains fields for providing necessary information for evaluating your application.

## Section 1 - Applicant Information This section collects basic identifying and contact information for your organization, points of contact, and ## Section 2 - Organizational Information This section collects baseline information about your organization as a whole. It also provides detailed instruction on required attachments to accompany your application.

## Section 3 - Victim Services Program This section collects information specific to the program within your organization for which you are seeking funding, NOT your organization as a whole. Refer to Appendix D: NCC Victim Services Grant Programs: Organization & Program Type Definitions as resource.

This section has three subsections: Community Collaboration & Effective Services This section collects information about how the program has demonstrated efforts to collaborate with agencies within its jurisdiction, and evaluate program efficacy.

This section collects information about depth and breadth of your program’s financial support , and provides instruction on how program income and potential duplicative funding requests are to be handled to prevent waste, fraud and abuse.

This section collects information about how subawards will be used to support the work of the victim services program, and provides instruction on how to incorporate subaward budgets into the overall application. ## Section 4 - Grant Project Narrative This section collects information about the purpose of your program, and how you plan to demonstrate success.

It is designed to be accompanied by a spreadsheet in which applicants will identify the planned performance measures for their grant project.

See Appendix E: Grant Project Problem-Solving Process for additional information on defining what problem your grant project is seeking to address, what you believe the solution to this problem is, how you will implement this solution, and how you will measure your progress on implementing this solution. ## Section 5 - Budget Narrative This section collects information about the project budget.

It is designed to be accompanied by a spreadsheet in which applicants will identify the positions associated with their grant project positions and funding requests for their grant project. SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 12 of 58 ## Submission Requirements ## Euna (formerly AmpliFund) Applications must be submitted within Euna via the link provided below. Applications are due no later than April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.

m. (CDT), at which time the application portal will close. Late applications will not be accepted.

Euna application portal link: https://ne. amplifund. com/Public/Opportunities/Details/55655ebc-432d-4a81-8fab- Applicants are highly encouraged to complete the submission process 48 hours prior to the deadline.

New users/organizations will be required to register. Current users should NOT create a new profile. For technical assistance with the Euna application portal, please contact Nebraska Euna Support at (844) 735-0239 or support@ne-amplifund.

zendesk. com . Applicants may also access resources and chat with Euna Support staff through the Euna Customer Support Portal at https://ne-amplifund.

zendesk. com . All necessary application documents that support the proposed project are to be uploaded/attached to the online application as either a PDF, Word, or Excel file.

Applicants are encouraged to open documents after they have been uploaded to ensure they are accurately filed. Please name all files using the following naming convention: Agency Name_Document Type_Document Name Example: ACME County_Application Template_Victim Witness Unit VOCA project Required for All Applications 2. Application Signature Page 3.

Application Budget Request 4. Application Performance Measures 5. Applicant Eligibility Screening Form - All applicants must complete this form and attach the signed form to their application to assist NCC in evaluating applicant eligibility to receive funding 6.

SAM Registration – All applicants must provide evidence of their agency name and UEI from the SAM. gov website. This may be a PDF download or a screenshot.

Registration does NOT need to be active to satisfy this requirement. The legal name of the applicant organization must exactly match the name associated with the SAM registration. 7.

Certified Assurances -- Download the SFY 2027 Certified Assurances Template provided in Euna and have it completed by the Authorized Official listed on the application. Attach the completed form to the 8. Applicant Risk Assessment Form – All applicants must complete this form and attach the signed form to their application to assist NCC in evaluating the relative risk of noncompliance for applicants 9.

Organizational Chart – Provide an Organizational Chart that reflects the current leadership structure of 10. Job Descriptions – Attach Job Descriptions for all employees and volunteers contributing to the project as a single document. SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 13 of 58 a.

Each position included in the proposed budget must have a corresponding job description. All applicants must also submit volunteer job descriptions (unless a volunteer waiver is requested). Agencies may have multiple volunteer job descriptions, depending on the volunteer services provided.

b. Job descriptions should outline the position’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) classification (i.e., exempt or non-exempt), necessary qualifications, primary responsibilities, and specific job duties related to the project. The percentage of time spent on overall tasks should also be indicated.

11. Evidence of Effective Services – Attach existing reports, records, or other files that demonstrate how the program provides effective services to support crime victims. 12.

Non-Profit Verification -- can include: 1) a copy of 501(c)(3) designation letter; 2) a letter from the state taxing body or Attorney General stating that the applicant is a non-profit organization operating within the state; OR 3) a copy of the state certificate of incorporation that substantiates the applicant’s non -profit status. This requirement is only applicable to non-profit organizations. 13.

IRS Form 990 OR equivalent -- All non-profit applicants must provide a copy of their most recent 990 or equivalent. This requirement is only applicable to non-profit organizations. 14.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – Attach MOU agreements related to this project. The MOU provides documentation that demonstrates that the partnered organizations consulted and coordinated the responsibilities of their project activities. The MOU must be signed by all partners.

Signatories must be officially authorized to sign on behalf of the agency (e.g. the Authorized Official). This requirement is only applicable to applications that include an explicit non-financial collaboration with partnering 15. Agency Policies – Attach agency policies that are applicable to the proposed project.

If no policy is submitted, the Crime Commission will default to the policy of the State of Nebraska. a. Personnel Policy, if personnel is requested.

Must include information on requesting leave. b. Travel Policy, if travel is requested.

c. Capitalization or Equipment Policy & Procurement Policy, if Equipment is requested. d.

Client Assistance Policy, if providing direct services are provided. 16. Indirect Cost Rate Agreement – Required for agencies that have a federally approved indirect cost rate agreement.

Attach a copy of your agency’s current Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement. a. De Minimis Certification of Indirect Costs – Required for all agencies that are requesting 15% de minimis.

If applicable, download and attach the completed form to the application. b. Indirect Costs Calculator -- Required for all agencies that have a federally approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement or are requesting 15% de minimis.

If applicable, download and attach the completed form to the application. As Determined by Applicant 17. Volunteer Waiver Request – If your agency will not be utilizing volunteers as required by VOCA, a volunteer waiver request must be submitted.

This request can be a signed letter on agency letterhead and must explain a compelling reason for not using volunteers. 18. Match Waiver Request – If your agency will be requesting a match waiver due to fiscal hardship and/or other type of circumstance that hinders the agency’s ability to provide the required level of match.

19. Other Attachments – Provide any other needed attachments corresponding with your application, such as a copy of agency bylaws if needed to confirm the Authorized Official listed. SFY2027 VOCA Request for Applications Page 14 of 58 The following guidelines are applied to applications: • Use only the provided forms and instructions for this grant program.

(i.e. do not recreate the forms) • Use only the provided spreadsheets for this grant program (i.e. do not recreate the spreadsheets) • Use no less than an 11-point font and adhere to space limits. • Cite all sources of data and any statistics. • Attach supporting documentation only as indicated in the RFA and/or Application Template.

o Cover letters and letter of support are NOT requested for this application. ## Applicant Risk Assessment As set for in 2 CFR 200. 331 , NCC is required to review and evaluate the relative risk of noncompliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward of each grantee, for purposes of determining appropriate grantee monitoring.

Grantees must demonstrate the programmatic and fiscal responsibility necessary to properly discharge the public trust that accompanies the authority to expend public funds. Adequate accounting and program management systems should meet the following criteria: (1) Accounting records should provide information needed to adequately identify the receipt of funds under each grant awarded and the expenditure of funds for each grant.

(2) Entries in accounting records should refer to subsidiary records and/or documentation that support the entry and can be readily located. (3) The accounting system should provide accurate and current financial reporting information.

(4) The accounting system should be integrated with an adequate system of internal programmatic controls to safeguard the funds and assets covered, check the accuracy and reliability of accounting data, promote operational efficiency, and encourage adherence t o prescribed management policies.