O-OVC-2023-171712: OVC FY 2023 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Office for Victims of Crime notices from 2023.
Office for Victims of Crime offered grants to state and local governments. It expected to make about 56 awards worth $1.3 billion in total. Applications closed on May 30, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 6, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$1.3 billion
- Expected awards56
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-OVC-2024-172059 | March 27, 2024 | Closed May 28, 2024 | Closed |
| O-OVC-2022-171314 | April 29, 2022 | Closed June 23, 2022 | Closed |
| O-OVC-2021-19002 | May 19, 2021 | Closed July 6, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 6, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 30, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Territories and possessions of the United States.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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.
Who has won Crime Victim Assistance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Crime Victim Assistance (16.575) awarded $5.5 billion across 280 grant awards, an average of $19.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of Emergency Services | California | 5 | $669 million |
| Texas Office of the Governor | Texas | 5 | $513 million |
| Department of Legal Affairs Florida | Florida | 5 | $382 million |
| NYS Office of Victim Services | New York | 5 | $306 million |
| Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority | Illinois | 5 | $210 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-OVC-2023-171712 still open?
No. It closed on May 30, 2023.
Who can apply for OVC FY 2023 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant?
Office for Victims of Crime accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for OVC FY 2023 VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant?
Closed May 30, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $1.3 billion in total across about 56 awards.
Who has won Crime Victim Assistance grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Office of Emergency Services, Texas Office of the Governor, Department of Legal Affairs Florida. The program made 280 awards worth $5.5 billion in that time.
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