Victim Assistance Formula Grants (VOCA)
Federal formula grants that flow to each state, which then subgrant to local victim service organizations. This funding pays for the direct services many survivors rely on, including advocacy, shelter, counseling, and court accompaniment.
Who it is for
Nonprofit and public victim-service organizations. Survivors do not apply; they benefit through the funded programs.
Good to know
For organizations, not individuals.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
Organizations apply to their state's VOCA victim assistance administering agency, not directly to the federal government.
How to apply
- Identify your state's VOCA victim assistance administering agency.
- Watch for the state's subgrant solicitation and eligibility rules.
- Apply through the state with your program budget and service plan.
Deadline: State subgrant cycles vary. Check your state administering agency for current openings. (Deadline varies)
Amount: Award sizes are set by each state's subgrant process.
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.