OVC FY 2026 Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant

Source-based overview

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant. This opportunity provides an annual VOCA victim assistance grant to all states and most territories to provide subgrants to local organizations and public agencies that provide services directly to crime victims. Examples of services provided include crisis counseling, telephone and onsite information and referrals, criminal justice support and advocacy, shelter, therapy, and additional assistance.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants should confirm detailed applicant-type rules in the Grants.gov package.

Agency: Office for Victims of Crime; opportunity number: O-OVC-2026-172627.

Funding and benefits

See official call page for funding amount

Themes and supported activities

Funding category: ISS.

Applicants should review the full notice package for objectives, required forms, review criteria, and federal compliance rules.

Deadline and timeline

2026-07-08; posted 2026-05-29: 2026-07-08; posted 2026-05-29: Jul 8, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Apply through the official Grants.gov listing for opportunity O-OVC-2026-172627. Deadline/key date: 2026-07-08.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.