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Find similar grantsVictims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program provides funding to states, which then subgrant to local community-based organizations and public agencies.
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Formula Grants | Funding & Awards | OVC OVC administers two Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation. State administering agencies are encouraged to the visit the VOCA Administrators website for information specific to managing formula grants.
VOCA Victim Compensation Allocations Victim Compensation formula grants provide funding to supplement state compensation programs that provide financial assistance and reimbursement to victims for crime-related out-of-pocket expenses, including medical and dental care, counseling, funeral and burial expenses, and lost wages and income.
The OVC Director shall make an annual grant from the Crime Victims Fund to eligible crime victim compensation programs of 75 percent of the amounts the state paid out in eligible victim compensation claims during the preceding fiscal year (2 years prior to the grant year). For example, in FY 2019, a state reported a certified payout of $1,339,620, so the state is allocated to received $1,005,000 in their FY 2021 VOCA grant award.
VOCA Victim Assistance Allocations Victim Assistance formula grants support thousands of victim assistance programs throughout the Nation each year. The states provide subgrants to local community-based organizations and public agencies that provide services directly to victims.
Direct assistance to crime victims includes crisis counseling, telephone and onsite information and referrals, criminal justice support and advocacy, shelter, therapy, and additional assistance. Funds may also be used to develop new programs that address emerging needs, gaps in services, and training of victim service advocates.
From the Crime Victims Fund deposits available for victim assistance grants, each state grantee receives a base amount of $500,000, except for the territories of Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa, which are eligible to receive a base amount of $200,000. The Republic of Palau’s share is governed by the Compact of Free Association between the U.S. and the Republic of Palau.
The remaining Crime Victims Fund deposits are distributed to each state, based upon the state's population in relation to all other states, as determined by current census data. More information about each state is available in the 2025 Crime Victims Fund Compensation and Assistance Allocation Charts . Previous allocation charts and performance reports can be found in the Formula Grant Allocations Archive .
For more detailed information on the allocation of VOCA formula grants, please review the Crime Victims Fund Allocation Process . Applying for VOCA Formula Grants Applications for VOCA formula grants may be submitted online only by the state agency designated by the Governor to administer the VOCA victim compensation and assistance program.
OVC awards these compensation and assistance grants in accordance with VOCA, the Victim Compensation Guidelines , the Victim Assistance Rule , and the Department of Justice (DOJ) Grants Financial Guide .
Crime Victims Assistance and Compensation Program Performance Reports The state crime victims assistance and compensation programs that receive VOCA formula grants are required to submit an annual performance report which includes information on all grants active during the fiscal year. Visit our data analyses page to access VOCA nationwide data analysis reports. Visit the state map to view performance reports for individual states.
Explore the VOCA Data Dashboards Interactive data dashboards provide an overview of key performance measure data on Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation grant programs for Fiscal Years 2021–2024.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: States, the District of Columbia, and U. S. Territories are eligible to apply for the formula grant. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victims Assistance Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). VOCA uses non-taxpayer money from the Crime Victims Fund for programs that directly serve victims of crime, including state-formula victim assistance grants. These funds support services to victims of all types of crimes, including those served by domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and child abuse treatment programs. The purpose is to provide direct services to all crime victims, regardless of their ability to pay.
Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking is a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) that funds comprehensive, trauma-informed service programs for minor victims of human trafficking. The program supports organizations providing coordinated, survivor-centered services including housing, mental health care, legal assistance, and case management for children and youth who have experienced trafficking. Eligible applicants include government entities, educational organizations, nonprofits, and public housing organizations. Award amounts are unspecified; the application deadline for this FY2025 cycle was March 3, 2026.
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) / Missouri Department of Social Services. This program assists states in providing high-quality services directly related to the emotional healing and recovery of crime victims. Funds are administered at the federal level by OVC and at the state level by the Missouri Department of Social Services.
Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.
Adoption Opportunities is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau. This program aims to eliminate barriers to adoption and provide permanent, loving home environments for children from foster care, particularly those with special needs. It supports activities that promote knowledge development and services for children and families.