The Crime Victim Assistance Grant Program, administered by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG) under the authority of the U. S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime announces the availability of VOCA grant funds.
Donor Name: Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $3,703,644
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
Program Purpose
The general purpose of VOCA is to assist public and private non-profit organizations in providing services to victims of crime. VOCA victim assistance funding is also utilized to develop new programs in underserved victim populations and geographic areas and to enhance successful programs. Victim assistance includes services such as crisis intervention, counseling, emergency transportation to court, temporary housing, and criminal justice support and advocacy.
Funding Information
- The Mayor’s FY2024 proposed budget for OVSJG Victim Services grants is to support comprehensive, trauma informed services for victims of crime, including funding dedicated for:
- Sexual Assault Victims Rights Amendment Act (SAVRAA) advocacy and other sexual assault services – $3,046,467
- Victim Services Sustainability- $3,703,644
- The funding period is October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to receive VOCA funds, organizations must be operated by public or nonprofit entities, or a combination of both, and provide services to crime victims.
For more information, visit OVSJG.