Kentucky VOCA Victim Assistance Grants (Justice and Public Safety Cabinet)
The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is the Commonwealth's designated state administering agency for federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance funds. Through its Grants Management Division it subgrants these funds to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to crime victims, with priority given to programs serving victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. This is a grant program for organizations, not direct aid to individuals.
Who it is for
Nonprofit and government victim service organizations in Kentucky seeking VOCA victim assistance grant funding.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
How to apply
- Review the current VOCA victim assistance funding notice and eligibility requirements on the Grants Management Division page.
- Confirm your organization meets VOCA victim assistance eligibility requirements.
- Prepare and submit your application in the cabinet's grant management system during the announced funding cycle.
- Sign up for funding announcements or ask questions by emailing JUSIGX@ky.gov.
Deadline: VOCA victim assistance funding is awarded on a recurring funding cycle through a notice of funding opportunity. Check the Grants Management Division page for current application periods. (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.