Closed · O-OVC-2025-172429 · CFDA 16.576 · Mandatory

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

Federal grant opportunity posted by Office for Victims of Crime, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $179.0M
Award range
Closed
Status
August 15, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

OVC FY25 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Formula Grant is a closed mandatory listing from Office for Victims of Crime that offered Up to $178,983,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $179.0M
award range
Closed
application status
16.576
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - OVC FY25 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Formula Grant - is cataloged under number O-OVC-2025-172429 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.576, posted by Office for Victims of Crime. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 21, 2025 and last updated on July 30, 2025. The funding category is Mandatory, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $178,983,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 15, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $178,983,000

Close Date

August 15, 2025

Posted

July 21, 2025

Instrument

Grant

Description

This formula program provides crucial financial assistance to hundreds of thousands of crime victims each year. Funds under this program shall be used by the states for awards of compensation benefits to eligible crime victims for costs resulting from crime. Under this NOFO each eligible state victim compensation program will be awarded an annual grant equal to 75 percent of the amount the program awarded in state-funded victim compensation payments during the fiscal year 2 years prior to the present fiscal year, other than amounts awarded for property damage.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 00. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

OJP Grant Service Desk grants@ncjrs.gov

Key Dates

Posted July 21, 2025
Close Date August 15, 2025
Last Updated July 30, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OVC FY25 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Formula Grant", offered by Office for Victims of Crime. It is associated with CFDA program 16.576. This formula program provides crucial financial assistance to hundreds of thousands of crime victims each year. Funds under this program shall be used by the states for awards of compensation benefits...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 15, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $178,983,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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