Virginia DCJS Victim/Witness Grant Program (VOCA Victim Assistance)
The Department of Criminal Justice Services is Virginia's state administering agency for federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance funds. Through the Victim/Witness Grant Program and related VOCA grants, DCJS funds local victim/witness programs and nonprofit sexual and domestic violence agencies that deliver direct services to crime victims across the Commonwealth. This is a grant program for organizations, not direct aid to individuals.
Who it is for
Local government victim/witness programs and nonprofit victim service organizations in Virginia 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 current funding priorities, eligibility, and guidelines on the DCJS victims services grants pages.
- Confirm your organization is an eligible applicant (local units of government and certain state agencies, which may subcontract with nonprofits).
- Prepare and submit your application in the DCJS grant management system during the announced funding cycle.
- Contact DCJS victims services staff with questions about the application process.
Deadline: Grant guidelines and application periods are set annually by state fiscal year. Check the DCJS victims services grants pages for the current cycle 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.