Apply for VOCA Funding

A Toolkit for Organizations Working with Crime Survivors in Communities of Color and Other Underserved Communities

Skimmer’s tip: Start with the Self-Assessment Worksheet to get a quick snapshot of what it will take for your group to apply for VOCA funding.

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Appendix: Sample Materials and Resources

About the Toolkit

So you’re thinking about applying for a VOCA grant. Congratulations! This updated toolkit will give you the information you need to understand VOCA funding, eligibility, and whether your organization is ready to apply for and sustain a VOCA grant.

This toolkit will be useful for any organization seeking its first VOCA grant. But we wrote the toolkit with communities of color and other underserved communities in mind.

Why? The federal government more than tripled funding for victim services for 2015. This infusion of funds presents a unique opportunity to advance racial equity and extend the reach of victim services to include the full range of survivors, all without having to draw a penny away from the essential and life-saving services that are already funded.

This provides a great opportunity for communities and organizations tirelessly supporting crime survivors who have been marginalized or face barriers to accessing traditional victim services — often resulting in no support at all. Communities like yours.

Download EJUSA VOCA Toolkit, updated Jan 2017