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Illinois

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
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Phone: 312–793–0890
Website: http://www.icjia.state.il.us

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
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Court of Claims Assistance for Victims of Violent Crime
Phone: 217–782–7101
Website: https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/court_of_claims/victims.html

State performance reports for the Illinois VOCA Victim Assistance and Compensation Programs are below. More information about performance measures for formula funding is available on the VOCA Administrators website.

State Compensation Program
The annual state performance report for the Illinois compensation program.

State Assistance Program
The annual state performance report for the Illinois assistance program.

 

Active Awards in Illinois

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

Lake County Human Trafficking Program

2020-VT-BX-0064
Geographical Areas Served
  • Northeastern Illinois tri-county service area of Lake County, north/northwestern Cook County, and McHenry County
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
IL
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2020
$500,000

Transitional Living Program for Youth Victims of Human Trafficking

2020-VT-BX-0006
Geographical Areas Served
  • North/Northwest Suburbs of Cook County
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
IL
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2020
$495,000

Heartland Human Care Services Comprehensive Housing Justice Project

2020-VT-BX-0069
Geographical Areas Served
  • Cook, Will, DuPage, and Lake Counties
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
IL
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2020
$499,999

Review state allocations for VOCA formula funding.

Coordinate a training through OVC TTAC.