[Office for Victims of Crime](https://ovc.ojp.gov/)

August 15, 2025 (Grants.gov) | August 20, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $178,983,000 per state; annual formula grant equal to 75% of state payments to victims (excluding property damage) from two years prior.

Provides formula funding to state programs for compensation benefits to eligible crime victims for costs resulting from crime.

--- ## Description This program provides essential financial assistance to crime victims through state-administered compensation programs. Under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), each eligible state receives a formula-based annual grant to reimburse victims for crime-related expenses, such as medical costs, mental health counseling, lost wages, and funeral expenses. The grant is designed to support and sustain state efforts in delivering compensation to victims, helping them recover from the financial impact of crime. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov Application Deadline: August 15, 2025 - JustGrants Application Deadline: August 20, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per state: $178,983,000 - The annual grant equals 75% of the amount the state awarded in compensation payments to victims (excluding property damage) during the fiscal year two years prior to the current fiscal year. - No cost sharing or matching requirement. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible Applicants: **State governments** - Only state victim compensation programs are eligible. - Each state must have an established victim compensation program that pays out state-funded benefits to victims of crime. - Not open to individuals, nonprofits, or local governments. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Submit the application through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360089) by August 15, 2025. - **Step 2:** Complete the full application in the [JustGrants system](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) by August 20, 2025. - Review the [Full Announcement](https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/current-funding-opportunities) for detailed instructions and requirements. --- ## Additional Information - Funds must be used exclusively for compensation benefits to eligible crime victims for costs resulting from crime. - Payments for property damage are excluded from the calculation of the grant amount. - This is a mandatory, formula-based grant; there is no competitive review. --- ## External Links - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360089) - [OVC Current Funding Opportunities](https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/current-funding-opportunities) - [Full Announcement & Instructions](https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/current-funding-opportunities) - [JustGrants System](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------| | OJP Grant Service Desk | grants@ncjrs.gov | General grant inquiries |

OVC FY25 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Formula Grant

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