O-OVC-2026-172627: OVC FY 2026 Victim of Crime Act (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 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
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 (100% 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 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.
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-2026-172627 still open?
No. It closed on July 8, 2026.
Who can apply for OVC FY 2026 Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant?
Office for Victims of Crime accepted applications from state and local governments.
What is the deadline for OVC FY 2026 Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance 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 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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