Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs (VOCA Victim Assistance Grants)
The Office of Criminal Justice Programs (OCJP) is Tennessee's designated state administering agency for federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance funds and other criminal justice grants. It distributes funding to nonprofit and public agencies that provide direct services to crime victims across Tennessee. This is a grant program for organizations, not direct aid to individuals.
Who it is for
Nonprofit and government victim service organizations in Tennessee seeking VOCA or related grant funding.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
How to apply
- Review current funding priorities and eligibility on the OCJP grant application page.
- Confirm your organization meets VOCA victim assistance eligibility requirements.
- Register and prepare your application in the OCJP grant management system.
- Submit the application during the announced funding cycle.
Deadline: Grant funding priorities and application periods are set on a recurring funding cycle. Check the OCJP grant application 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.