| Grant Program Name: | VOCA New Initiative Victim Assistance Grant Program (VOCA NI) |
| Source of Funds: | Federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime. |
| Amount Available: | Varies depending on Virginia’s annual federal VOCA allocation. FY17-Approximately $14 million |
| Application Development Resources: |
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| Purpose of Funds: | The primary purpose of these guidelines is to increase access to culturally appropriate direct victim services for unserved/underserved victims of crime. |
| Program Goals: | Services should be welcoming, culturally inclusive, physically accessible, and appropriate to all victims seeking assistance. For the purposes of these guidelines, unserved/underserved populations can be any victim population that lacks adequate access to victim services in your service area. |
| Eligibility Requirements: | Public and private non-profit entities including state and local governments and community-based organizations may be eligible to apply. See the application guidelines for complete details about eligibility. |
| Match Requirements: | Federal VOCA Guidelines require cash or in-kind match. See the Application Guidelines for additional information. |
| Grants Awarded Date: | Grant funding is awarded on a federal fiscal year cycle (Oct. – Sept.). |
| Contact Information: |
Grant Coordinator(s) Grant Monitor(s) DCJS Grants Administration |