DCJS is pleased to announce the availability of funding for expansion of Court Appointed Special Advocate Programs to unserved areas.  A total of $175,000 is available for FFY18.  Funding is available through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime. 

This is a competitive grant process and the applications are due by 11:59 PM on August 4, 2017 by electronic submission.  The grant year is October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.

For assistance with questions regarding the application process, contact Melissa O’Neill at Melissa.o’neill@dcjs.virginia.gov or at 804-786-6428.