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VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grant Program

The OVC Center for VOCA Administrators

The OVC Center for VOCA Administrators provides no-cost training and technical assistance to Victim Assistance and Victim Compensation Administrators and offers opportunities for expert consultation, peer-to-peer collaboration, problem-solving, training, and innovation. A resource library features toolkits, videos, and other materials to strengthen victim assistance and compensation programs and services. VOCA Administrators can request assistance by contacting their State Victim Resource Division Grant Manager.

New Center Offers Support to VOCA Administrators

OVC Director Kristina Rose announces the launch of the OVC Center for VOCA Administrators to help build the capacity of VOCA Administrators to manage VOCA formula victim assistance and victim compensation funds.

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...

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. The Office of the Inspector General recommended that we provide clarification on this issue, particularly regarding...

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.

Crowdfunding and Compensation: Some states have requested information about crowdfunding and...

District of Columbia

Access awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Washington, D.C.

Massachusetts

Access awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Massachusetts.

Funding Opportunity: OVC FY 2020 Crime Victim Compensation Program Assessment

OVC Funding Opportunity: Apply Now

OVC is seeking applicants for the OVC FY 2020 Crime Victim Compensation Program Assessment solicitation.

During this three-phase project, successful applicants will seek to increase awareness of victim compensation programs and interest in seeking victim compensation.

Phase 1: Conduct an assessment of the state's current compensation program, policies, and procedures regarding victims' access to compensation, which should include an analysis of applicable rules, regulations...

Pennsylvania

Access awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Pennsylvania.

North Carolina

Access awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for North Carolina.

Mississippi

Access awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Mississippi.

Wisconsin

Access awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Wisconsin.

Northern Mariana Islands

Access awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for the Northern Mariana Islands.

Guam

Access awards, events, and state Victims of Crime Act formula funding program contacts for Guam.