Maryland VOCA Victim Assistance Grants (GOCPP)
The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy is Maryland's state administering agency for federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds. Through competitive VOCA victim assistance grants, GOCPP funds local government agencies and nonprofit programs that deliver direct services to crime victims statewide, including domestic violence and sexual assault programs. This is a grant program for organizations, not direct aid to individuals.
Who it is for
Local government agencies and nonprofit victim service organizations in Maryland seeking VOCA or related grant funding.
Focus: Domestic and intimate partner violence, Sexual assault
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
How to apply
- Review the current Notice of Funding Availability, priorities, and eligibility on the GOCPP grants pages.
- Confirm your organization is an eligible applicant for VOCA victim assistance funding.
- Prepare and submit your application through the GOCPP grants management system during the announced funding cycle.
- Contact GOCPP grants staff with questions about the application process.
Deadline: VOCA grant guidelines and application periods are announced by state fiscal year. Check the GOCPP grants pages for the current Notice of Funding Availability and 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.