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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
Office of the Texas Governor
Public Safety Office
Criminal Justice Division
Phone: 512-463-1919
Website: https://gov.texas.gov/organization/cjd/victims-programs

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
Texas Office of the Attorney General
Crime Victims' Compensation Program
Phone: 800-983-9933
Website: www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/cvs/crime-victims-compensation

State performance reports for the Texas 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 Texas

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

Red Cord Initiative

15POVC-21-GG-03957-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • Nueces County
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
TX
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$599,998

Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking

15POVC-21-GG-03948-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
TX
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2021
$600,000

STARS (Survivors of Trafficking Achieve Recovery and Stability)

2020-VT-BX-0060
Geographical Areas Served
  • Houston County
  • Harris County
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
TX
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2020
$500,000

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