Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
Overview
Description
The purpose of the Victims of Crime Act program is to improve the treatment of victims of crime by providing victims with the assistance and services necessary to aid their restoration after a violent criminal act, and to support and aid them as they move through the criminal justice process. Victim assistance includes services such as crisis intervention, counseling, emergency transportation to court, temporary housing and criminal justice support and advocacy.
History
The Crime Victims Fund, established by the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, is a major funding source for victim services throughout the Nation. Each year, millions of dollars are deposited into this Fund from criminal fines, forfeited bail bonds, penalty fees, and special assessments collected by U.S. Attorney's Offices, U.S. Courts, and the Bureau of Prisons. These dollars come from offenders convicted of Federal crimes, not from taxpayers.
2023 Joint Chairmen’s Report (Pages 20-23) VOCA Publication Data
This published data, titled 2023 Joint Chairmen’s Report (Pages 20-23) VOCA Publication Data, includes the total amount of funding from federal VOCA funds. It also includes the funds available from prior years and the specific amounts held in reserve from each federal three-year award.
| Federal Fiscal Year | Award | Unexpended Funds (Amounts as of 9/30/2023)* |
Held in Reserve |
| FY 2018 | $61,140,519.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| FY 2019† | $41,161,674.00 | $1,357,032.00 | $0.00 |
| FY 2020† | $30,398,592.00 | $1,255,445.00 | $0.00 |
| FY 2021† | $18,937,787.00 | $4,301,530.00 | $0.00 |
| FY 2022† | $26,364,732.00 | $14,309,809.00 | $0.00 |
| FY 2023 | $24,712,038.00 | $24,712,038.00 | $24,712,038.00 |
*It is important to note that § 11–934 of the Criminal Procedure Article requires federal FY 2023 VOCA funds to be held until FY 2024. †Includes unexpended administrative funds and fourth quarter funds for current State FY 2023 awards.
FY 25 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) - Applicant Technical Assistance
Downloads
Videos
2/13/2024 - Technical Assistance Session
2/15/2024 - Technical Assistance Session
Categories funded
Eligible to apply
Documents
Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA)
- State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025 Competitive Victims of Crime Act (VOCA/VOCG) Grant Program
- SFY 2025 Grant Applications - Bonus and Deduction Points
Additional Documents
- VOCA Match Waiver Policy - effective 8/26/2022
- Time and Effort Best Practices for VOCA-Funded Personnel
- SFY 2025 VOCA Technical Assistance - Presentation (Slides)
- SFY 2025 VOCA Technical Assistance - Questions and Answers
Dates
Projected NOFA Release Month
Projected Application Month
Contacts
Program Manager
Funding Chief
Video
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