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OVC FY 16 VOCA Victim Compensation

Opportunity ID
OVC-2016-9012
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2016
Closing Date
Posting Date
Description
OVC will award each eligible state victim compensation program an annual grant equal to 60 percent of what the state spent in state-funded benefits 2 years previously, other than amounts awarded for property damage. Funds under this program shall be used by the states and territories for awards of compensation benefits to crime victims, with the following exception: states may retain up to 5 percent of their total grant for administrative and training purposes. Those applying are urged to begin in advance of the July 11, 2016, deadline.

Awards

Number of Awards: 56
Total Amount Awarded: $170,906,000

Date Created: May 25, 2016