OVC FY24 VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grant

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking to support VOCA Victim Compensation programs across the Nation that provide crucial financial assistance to hundreds of thousands of crime victims each year. The VOCA Victim Compensation formula funds shall be used by states and territories for awards of compensation benefits to eligible crime victims. The goal of this opportunity is to affirmatively advance equity, civil rights, justice, and equal opportunity. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • The opportunity is for an annual grant, with an estimated total funding of $176,084,000. • The grant will be awarded to eligible state and territory victim compensation programs. • The program aims to supplement state/territory efforts to offset victims’ financial burdens resulting from crime. • Compensation is vital to victims who face enormous financial setbacks from medical fees, lost income, dependent care, funeral expenses, relocation expenses, and other costs.