| Grant Program Name: | Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victims Services Grant Program |
| Source of Funds: | Federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Funds and Virginia State General Funds. |
| Amount Available: | Funding amounts vary depending on annual federal appropriation levels. See grant application guidelines for details. |
| Purpose of Funds: | The primary purpose of VOCA funding is to support the delivery of direct services to victims of crime. Funding under this specific grant program is dedicated to supporting core services of Virginia’s sexual and domestic violence organizations. |
| Grants Awarded Date: | VOCA Victims Services Grant Program funding is awarded on a state fiscal year cycle. |
| Eligibility Requirements: | The VOCA Victims Services Grant Program for Sexual and Domestic Violence Services can support local sexual and domestic violence organizations in Virginia that provide direct services to victims of crime. See the grant application guidelines for specific eligibility requirements. |
| Match Requirements: | The Federal VOCA Final Rule requires a cash and/or in-kind match. See the grant application guidelines for details. |
| Special Conditions: | The general award terms and conditions provided below are applicable to all VOCA sub-recipients. The award conditions are based on Federal/state statutes, grant program guidelines and DCJS policy and should be reviewed by program and financial staff as appropriate. Sub-recipients are responsible for understanding and complying with all of the legal, financial, and administrative requirements as outlined in the grant award package. By accepting the award, the sub-recipient agrees to comply with all statutory requirements and programmatic guidelines. Project specific terms and conditions might be added to an award to address issues specific to that individual award. For more information on the award conditions for VOCA funded grant programs, please click here. |
| Grant Application Resources: |
VOCA Allowable & Unallowable Costs |
| Federal Financial Management and VOCA Resources: |
Victims of Crime Act Final Rule Fraud Awareness for VOCA Subgrantees Webinar
Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) Orientation
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| Contact Information: |
Grant Coordinator(s)
DCJS Grants Administration |