Victims of Crime Act - Victim Assistance
Forecasted
The Victims of Crime Act - Victim Assistance grant from the Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet funds organizations providing direct, science-based support and recovery services to crime victims across Kentucky.
Funder: Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Formula-based awards; funding varies annually—recent cycles have supported a broad range of project sizes and durations.
Summary: Supports direct services for crime victims in Kentucky, prioritizing those affected by abuse, assault, and violence.
Key Information: 20% match required (cash or in-kind); match waivers are available in certain circumstances.
Description
This program, administered by the Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet under the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), provides funding to organizations delivering direct services to crime victims across Kentucky. The grant emphasizes support for victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence, but also includes assistance for those impacted by other crimes such as burglary, homicide, substance-related offenses, elder abuse, and more. Eligible projects can offer crisis intervention, counseling, legal assistance, shelter, and a range of other services that help victims recover, stabilize, and participate in the justice system. Funds may also support prevention programming when integrated with direct services.
