Victims of Crime Act Lead Entity Services to Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Child Advocacy Center Services to Child Abuse Victims NOFO #1745-033126
Funds lead organizations to oversee, coordinate, and ensure evidence-based, trauma-informed statewide victim services for domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in Illinois under VOCA.
Funder: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected) | April 2027 (Question submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Total pool ~$26.6M; typical award $7M–$11M for 12 months; three awards anticipated
Summary: Funds lead entities to oversee and coordinate statewide services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in Illinois under VOCA.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm details on the program page before applying.
Description
This opportunity supports organizations serving as lead entities to manage, distribute, and oversee Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding for services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse across Illinois. Lead entities are responsible for the fiscal and programmatic oversight of a statewide network of direct service providers, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements, transparent grant-making, robust monitoring, and high-quality victim services. The program aims to ensure effective, equitable distribution and monitoring of VOCA resources, with a focus on underserved populations and adherence to trauma-informed, evidence-based practices.
