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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-Funded Victim Assistance Program
Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance
Phone: 617-586-1340
Website: www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-office-for-victim-assistance

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-Funded Victim Compensation Program
Massachusetts Victims of Violence Crime Compensation
Phone: 617-727-2200
Website: https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-victims-of-violent-crime-compensation

State performance reports for the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts

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

Adelante Project: Enhancing Services for Human Trafficking Victims

15POVC-23-GG-04064-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
MA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$949,958

Enhanced Collaborative Model Combatting Human Trafficking

15POVC-23-GK-02723-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • Plymouth County
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
MA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$750,000

Plymouth County Human Trafficking Enhancement Grant

15POVC-23-GK-02720-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • Plymouth County
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
MA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$750,000

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