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Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance

Department of Justice — OVC

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-03-15

About This Grant

Formula grants to states to support direct services to crime victims through subgrants to local programs including shelters, crisis centers, and legal assistance.

Grant Summary

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance is a Department of Justice — OVC grant providing $1M to $50M for nonprofit, municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

victim servicescommunity services

Eligibility

  • Eligible org types: nonprofit, municipality
nonprofitmunicipality

Requirements

  • See program NOFO for full requirements

How to Apply

Funding Range

$1M$50M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance from Department of Justice — OVC, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Justice — OVC before the deadline.
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Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance?

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance is offered by Department of Justice — OVC and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality. It is available across 56 states. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance provide?

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance provides between $1M and $50M per award from Department of Justice — OVC. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance deadline?

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Department of Justice — OVC, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance?

To apply for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Justice — OVC.