Cal OES Victim Services (VOCA Victim Assistance) (Cal OES Victim Services)
California's administering agency for federal victim-assistance funding. Cal OES distributes Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and related grants as subgrants to local victim service providers and public agencies, paying for advocacy, shelter, counseling, child advocacy, and services for underserved survivors.
Who it is for
Nonprofit and public victim-service organizations seeking state subgrants. Survivors do not apply directly; they benefit through the funded programs.
Good to know
For organizations and public agencies, not individuals.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
Organizations apply to Cal OES through its grant solicitations, not directly to the federal government.
How to apply
- Review the current Cal OES Victim Services grant solicitations and eligibility.
- Prepare your program budget and service plan.
- Apply through Cal OES during the open solicitation period.
Deadline: Subgrant cycles vary by program. Check the Cal OES Victim Services page for current openings. (Deadline varies)
Amount: Award sizes are set by each Cal OES subgrant program.
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.