Crime Victims Fund Balance and Deposits
As of August 2023, the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund) balance is $879 million. View the Fund’s annual balance and deposits since FY 2007, learn how the Fund is administered, and read about the VOCA Fix Act.
FY 2023 VOCA Formula Solicitations - released!
April 6, 2023
Good Afternoon Administrators!
We are very excited to announce the release of the FY 2023 VOCA Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance Formula Solicitations!
Spring 2023 Updates: VOCA Administrators’ Conference, Allocations, and Suitability Special Condition
March 23, 2023
Greetings from Washington, D.C., where the State Victim Resource Division is eagerly awaiting the full bloom of the Cherry Blossom Trees and some warmer weather and sun.
We have some updates we want to share with everyone:
- VOCA Administrators’ Conference
- Allocations
- Suitability Special Condition
Release of the VOCA Victim Compensation Certification Form (VCC)
December 13, 2022
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) State Victim Resource Division (SVRD) is excited to share with you the release of the VOCA Victim Compensation Certification (VCC) form and instructions to prepare for the FY 23 VOCA Formula Awards.
FY 2022 VOCA Assistance and Compensation Solicitations and Allocation Charts Released
April 29, 2022 (Updated June 3, 2022)
Apply for the FY 2022 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Assistance and Compensation formula solicitations. Applications for both solicitations are due by Thursday, June 30, 2022.
View Updated Performance Measures Information for OVC Grantees
September 30, 2021
OVC sets program goals and collects performance measures data that capture grantees’ achievements.
We encourage OVC grantees to view recently updated performance measures content ...
Documenting Salaries, Wages, and Fringe Benefits for Grant Funded Personnel
July 7, 2021
In response to inquiries from the field on how to document salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for grant funded personnel, OVC posted the following resource: Time and Effort Best Practices for VOCA-Funded Personnel.
Application Mechanics: VOCA Formula Application Submission in JustGrants Webinar Now Online
June 16, 2021
OVC recently posted the materials from a webinar to help OVC FY 2021 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant and OVC FY 2021 VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grant applicants understand the new two-phase application process. The webinar was hosted by OJP’s JustGrants experts.
FY 2021 VOCA Assistance and Compensation Solicitations and Allocation Charts
June 1, 2021
The Office of Justice Programs has released the FY 2021 VOCA Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation allocation charts:
OVC Formula Chart: 2021 Crime Victims Fund Allocation – Assistance
OVC Formula Chart: 2021 Crime Victims Fund Allocation – Compensation
Refer to these allocation charts when applying for the FY 2021 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Assistance and Compensation formula solicitations. Applications for both solicitations are due by Monday, July 19, 2021.
Charging and Certification of Sexual Assault Forensic Exams to Compensation Programs
February 19, 2021
A Copy of an Email Sent by Kathrina S. Peterson, OVC Deputy Director, on January 25, 2021
Good Afternoon Everyone,
We are providing the attached memorandum to provide clarification on the charging and certification of sexual assault forensic exams to the Crime Victims Fund Compensation Program.
Compensation and Crowdfunding/Check-ins with Grant Managers
February 17, 2021
A Copy of an Email Sent by Kathrina S. Peterson, OVC Deputy Director, on February 11, 2021
Good Evening Everyone,
The purpose of this email is to provide information about compensation and crowdfunding, and also offer an opportunity to all of you to have more “regular” check-ins with your grant managers.
Early September Updates: Automated Standard Application for Payments, VOCApedia, and Compensation Clarifications
September 17, 2020
A Copy of an Email Sent by Kathrina S. Peterson, OVC Deputy Director, on September 2, 2020
Good Evening Everyone,
I hope you are enjoying the conference so far. It is so exciting that we have almost 900 people to learn from – what a unique opportunity. In the midst of the conference activities, we have some important announcements we wanted to share with you. Please see the below list of items, some of which we have discussed during the conference.
If you have any questions, please let us know. We always appreciate hearing from you. We wish you and your families health and safety.
FY 2020 VOCA Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance Formula Application Attachments and More
April 29, 2020
A Copy of an Email Sent by Kathrina S. Peterson, OVC Deputy Director, on April 20, 2020
Good Afternoon VOCA Administrators,
This email contains information about the Compensation and Assistance applications and related required attachments; the FY 2020 Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation for Administrators and Subrecipients; and the recently launched DOJ National Elder Fraud hotline.
March 2020 Updates to Match Waiver Approval Process
April 14, 2020
A Copy of an Email Sent by Kathrina S. Peterson, OVC Deputy Director, on March 31, 2020
Good Afternoon Everyone,
OVC is issuing the attached "March 2020 Updates to OVC Match Waiver Approval Process" in response to VOCA Victim Assistance Administrators comments and feedback. There are three distinct updates from the original July 2019 "OVC Match Waiver Approval Process."
FY 2020 VOCA Assistance and Compensation Solicitations and Allocation Tables
April 3, 2020
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has released the FY 2020 VOCA Victim Compensation and Victim Assistance allocation tables:
OVC is accepting applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Assistance and Compensation formula solicitations. Applications for both solicitations are due by Monday, June 1, 2020.
OVC Winter 2020 Update: VOCApedia, Solicitations, New PMT Resources, and More
March 27, 2020
A Copy of an Email Sent by Kathrina S. Peterson, OVC Deputy Director, on February 26, 2020
Happy Wednesday Everyone,
I hope your 2020 is off to a good start. Below, you will find updates on various OVC/OJP topics. Once again, don't be scared by the length! This is like a menu; pick and choose what strikes you.
VOCApedia: The most recent update to VOCApedia includes 25 questions we received in December 2019 and January 2020. The next update will be in March 2020.
February 2020 VOCApedia Update
February 24, 2020
OVC updated VOCApedia based on recent questions from Formula Victim Assistance Program grantees. This comprehensive resource covers topics including general provisions, monitoring, reporting, allowable expenses, and more.
SARS Clarification, VOCApedia Monthly Update, and Other November Updates
February 12, 2020
A Copy of an Email Sent by Kathrina S. Peterson, OVC Acting Deputy Director, on December 17, 2019
Good Evening Administrators,
We are excited to share with you many updates from OVC. This email is long, but full of good nuggets of information for both Compensation and Assistance Administrators. Keep reading and don’t panic!