APPLY NOW: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Funding FY2026
The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy is still accepting applications for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding. Applications are due on Monday, March 24, 2025, by 11:59 PM. The VOCA Application Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) can be found here. Please feel free to share with any relevant partners.
The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy has released a $60M grant to fund services for victims of crime. If you are interested in learning more about Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding, eligibility, and technical assistance please see the details below.
Program Description
The purpose of the Victims of Crime Act program is to improve the treatment of victims of crime by providing victims with the assistance and services necessary to aid their restoration after a violent criminal act, and to support and aid them as they move through the criminal justice process. Victim assistance includes services such as crisis intervention, counseling, emergency transportation to court, temporary housing and criminal justice support and advocacy.
Supported Activities
The program funds the following activities:
- Contractual Services
- Equipment
- Operating Expenses
- Other
- Personnel
- Travel
Eligible to apply
The following entities in Maryland are eligible to submit no more than one (1) application for the
Competitive Victims of Crime Act (VOCA/VOCG) funding provided they meet the additional
required eligibility below:
- Certified Rape Crisis Centers
- Designated Comprehensive Domestic Violence programs
- Designated Child Advocacy Centers
- Local government agencies
- Nonprofit Faith-based organizations
- Nonprofit Institutes of higher learning
- Nonprofit victim services organizations
- State government agencies
- Maryland Children’s Alliance, Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault and
- Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
Submission Deadline:
Monday, March 24, 2024, by 11:59 PM
(provided by Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy)
