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OVC FY 2026 Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant

Office for Victims of Crime · O-OVC-2026-172627

Closed

Deadline

July 8, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVC FY 2026 Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant. Office for Victims of Crime. This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant. This opportunity provides an annual VOCA victim assistance grant to all states and most territories to provide subgrants to local organizations and public agencies that... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

State governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2026-07-08

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant. This opportunity provides an annual VOCA victim assistance grant to all states and most territories to provide subgrants to local organizations and public agencies that provide services directly to crime victims. Examples of services provided include crisis counseling, telephone and onsite information and referrals, criminal justice support and advocacy, shelter, therapy, and additional assistance.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

State Governments

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 29, 2026

Application Deadline: July 8, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with the funding opportunity: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday ojp.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

ojp.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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