OVC FY 2023 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant
At a glance
OVC FY 2023 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (Department of Justice). The application deadline was May 30, 2023. Total estimated funding is $1.35B across about 56 awards. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments and others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 16.575 (Crime Victim Assistance).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Apr 6, 2023
- Close date
- May 30, 2023
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- $1,349,733,022
- Expected awards
- 56
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- State governments
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Territories and possessions of the United States.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, OVC seeks applications for funding under the FY 2023 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program. This program furthers the Department’s mission by providing grants to support the provision of services to victims of crime throughout the nation. OVC encourages SAAs to use VOCA funding within program parameters to affirmatively advance equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity. In line with these goals, OVC particularly encourages SAAs to include American Indian and Alaska Native tribes in program planning and funding.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 16.575
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Office for Victims of Crime
grants@ncjrs.gov
202-353-2138
Places named in the notice
Derived from the notice text. A place being named does not by itself restrict eligibility.
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “OVC FY 2023 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “OVC FY 2023 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant”?
Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $1,349,733,022 and the agency expects to make about 56 awards.
How do I apply for “OVC FY 2023 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity O-OVC-2023-171712), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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