2026 VOCA Victim Assistance Grant Program
Forecasted
The 2026 VOCA Victim Assistance Grant Program funds New York organizations to deliver comprehensive, direct support services to crime victims, with an emphasis on underserved communities.
Funder: New York State Office of Victim Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $253 million total for the two-year cycle; awards typically span two years (no escalations).
Summary: Supports New York State organizations in providing direct services and support to victims and witnesses of crime.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; monitor the program page for updates.
Description
This program, administered by the New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS), distributes federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds to not-for-profit and municipal agencies throughout New York State. The goal is to ensure victims and witnesses of crime have access to a comprehensive range of services, including crisis counseling, advocacy, shelter, legal assistance, therapy, and other forms of direct support. Funding is intended to support, expand, or develop programs that address the immediate and long-term needs of crime victims, with a focus on reaching underserved and marginalized populations.
