ADECA VOCA Victim Assistance Grant Program
Alabama's administering agency for federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance funds. ADECA awards grants to nonprofit and public victim service programs that provide direct services such as crisis intervention, counseling, emergency shelter, hotlines, and legal advocacy, with priority for victims of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Who it is for
Eligible victim service organizations and public agencies in Alabama seeking VOCA grant funding to serve crime victims. Individuals seeking help should contact a funded local program rather than ADECA directly.
Focus: Domestic and intimate partner violence, Sexual assault, Child abuse
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
How to apply
- Register your organization in the Alabama Grants system at https://grants.alabama.gov and complete the organization profile.
- Review VOCA victim assistance program guidance and eligibility on the ADECA VOCA page.
- Apply for funding opportunities through the Alabama Grants system when an application cycle opens.
Deadline: VOCA victim assistance funding is awarded on a grant cycle. Application windows open periodically and are posted through ADECA and the Alabama Grants system; check the ADECA VOCA page for current deadlines. (Annual cycle)
Verified as of 2026-06-17. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.