Closed · O-OVC-2026-172627 · CFDA 16.575 · Discretionary

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

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

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
July 8, 2026
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

OVC FY 2026 Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant is a closed discretionary listing from Office for Victims of Crime that offered Varies by applicant. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
16.575
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - OVC FY 2026 Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant - is cataloged under number O-OVC-2026-172627 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 16.575, posted by Office for Victims of Crime. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 29, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. 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 July 8, 2026. 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

Varies by applicant

Close Date

July 8, 2026

Posted

May 29, 2026

Instrument

Grant

Description

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

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

For assistance with the funding opportunity: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday ojp.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 29, 2026
Close Date July 8, 2026
Last Updated May 29, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2026 Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant", offered by Office for Victims of Crime. It is associated with CFDA program 16.575. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 8, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
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.

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