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Description

Access state-specific information, including awards, events, and state VOCA formula funding program contacts.

 

OVC administers two Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation.

VOCA Victim Assistance formula grants support thousands of victim assistance programs throughout the Nation each year. States provide subgrants to local community-based organizations and public agencies that provide services directly to victims. Funds may also be used to address emerging needs, gaps in services, and training of victim service advocates.

VOCA Victim Assistance Program
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Victim Service Branch
Phone: 916-845-8506
Website: https://www.caloes.ca.gov/Cal-OES-Divisions/Grants-Management

VOCA Victim Compensation formula grants provide funding to supplement state compensation programs that provide financial assistance and reimbursement to victims for crime-related out-of-pocket expenses.

VOCA Victim Compensation Program
California Victim Compensation Board
Phone: 800-777-9229
Website: https://victims.ca.gov

State performance reports for the California VOCA Victim Assistance and Compensation Programs are below.

State Compensation Program

State Assistance Program

More information about performance measures for formula funding is available on the VOCA Administrators website.

 


Active Awards in California

Below find a list of all active OVC awards in California. 

Preventing Trafficking of Girls in San Diego County

15POVC-24-GG-02426-GIRL
Geographical Areas Served
  • San Diego County
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
CA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2024
$500,000

Wellness Exit Services to Thrive (W.E.S.T.)

15POVC-24-GG-01758-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • Oakland
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
CA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2024
$440,000

Strengthening Comprehensive Legal Services to Underserved Trafficking Survivors

15POVC-24-GG-01804-DTVF
Geographical Areas Served
  • Contra Costa County
  • Santa Cruz County
  • Monterey County
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
CA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2024
$800,000

Samuel Merritt University THRIVE: Culturally Driven Prevention and Response Program for Addressing Trafficking Among Alameda County Girls; Leveraging Health Sciences Universities To Bolster Resources

15POVC-24-GG-02421-GIRL
Geographical Areas Served
  • Alameda County, with an emphasis in high-risk Oakland neighborhoods
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
CA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2024
$499,959

Review state allocations for VOCA formula funding.

Coordinate a training through OVC TTAC.