Neither cash nor non-cash stipends or incentives may be paid to victims to encourage their participation in services. While it is unallowable to offer incentives for participation in services, funds can be used to lower the barrier to access participation. For example, transportation or childcare allotments could be used to encourage participation.
Gift cards may sometimes be used for as incentives for participation in research or program assessment. However, there are separate restrictions on these, and they must have prior approval from OVC.