Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) New Initiative

The primary purpose of these guidelines is to increase access to culturally appropriate direct victim services for unserved/underserved victims of crime. Services should be welcoming, culturally inclusive, physically accessible, and appropriate to all victims seeking assistance. Unserved/underserved populations can be any victim population that lacks adequate access to victim services in the service area. Federal VOCA Guidelines require cash or in-kind match. Grant funding is awarded on a federal fiscal year cycle (October – September). Program Details Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is a funding organization that offers the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) New Initiative grant program to support arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services through Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Grants. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government agencies and municipalities, and community-based organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services or on Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Grants before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Grants. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Categories

Arts Culture