VOCA-Victims Assistance
Forecasted
The VOCA-Victims Assistance grant from the Delaware Criminal Justice Council funds programs delivering direct services to victims of violent crime, with a focus on underserved and high-need populations.
Funder: Delaware Criminal Justice Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically starts at $500,000 per state; additional funds allocated by population. Subawards and annual funding levels vary.
Summary: Supports Delaware organizations providing direct services to victims of violent crime, including underserved populations.
Key Information: 20% match required unless a waiver is approved; contact the CJC for current application details.
Description
The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)–Victims Assistance program, administered in Delaware by the Criminal Justice Council (CJC), provides funding to organizations delivering direct services to victims of violent crime. The program addresses the emotional, physical, psychological, and justice-system needs of victims, aiming to help them stabilize their lives and participate in the justice process. VOCA funds prioritize victims of sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, and other underserved groups, and are distributed through a competitive process overseen by the CJC and its Victims Services Advisory Committee.
