O-OVC-2026-172626: OVC FY 2026 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation 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 2026.
Office for Victims of Crime offered grants to state and local governments. Applications closed on July 8, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 29, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-OVC-2025-172429 | July 21, 2025 | Closed August 15, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 8, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Formula Grant. Eligible victim compensation programs can use these funds to provide crime victims with compensation, support, and services to aid their restoration after criminal violence, including costs associated with medical fees, lost income, dependent care, funeral expenses, and relocation expenses.
Who has won Crime Victim Compensation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Crime Victim Compensation (16.576) awarded $879 million across 270 grant awards, an average of $3.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of Texas | Texas | 5 | $165 million |
| California Victim Compensation Board | California | 5 | $140 million |
| New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety | New Jersey | 5 | $38.0 million |
| Labor & Industries Washington Department | Washington | 5 | $37.7 million |
| Criminal Justice Coordinating Council | Georgia | 5 | $37.7 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-2026-172626 still open?
No. It closed on July 8, 2026.
Who can apply for OVC FY 2026 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Formula Grant?
Office for Victims of Crime accepted applications from state and local governments.
What is the deadline for OVC FY 2026 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Formula Grant?
Closed July 8, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Crime Victim Compensation grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Attorney General of Texas, California Victim Compensation Board, New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety. The program made 270 awards worth $879 million in that time.
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