2026 Victim Assistance Grant Program (VOCA)

The primary purpose of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program is to provide direct services and assistance to victims of crime. This Request for Applications (RFA) outlines how to apply for funding to support services that meet the immediate and long-term needs of victims of crime under the Victim Assistance Grant Program for a two-year period (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2028). This RFA provides an opportunity for service providers to implement or continue assistance programs that explore ways to improve the reach and breadth of the system supported with VOCA funds. The Office of Victim Services (OVS) seeks strategies that: Encourage innovation with new ideas and approaches that complement existing practices. Identify and offer services in areas with the greatest needs and where gaps in services may exist. Consider services to underserved, marginalized, or oppressed victim populations such as older adults, young men of color, victims of hate crimes, persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, or the LGBTQ+ community. Identify victims who do not seek out services. Provide trauma-informed services and assistance to victims of crime. OVS expects that contracts resulting from this procurement will be in effect for two (2) years. Applicants are expected to have read and understood the VOCA statute and regulations before applying under this RFA. In addition to the program eligibility requirements stated in the Victims of Crime Act, the Department of Justice has issued Regulations toimplement the VOCA funds: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-28/chapter-I/part-94/subpart-B Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%