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Access state-specific information, including awards, events, and state VOCA formula funding program contacts.

 

OVC administers two Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) formula grant programs that support crime victim compensation and assistance—the cornerstone of support for victims throughout the Nation.

VOCA Victim Assistance formula grants support thousands of victim assistance programs throughout the Nation each year. States provide subgrants to local community-based organizations and public agencies that provide services directly to victims. Funds may also be used to address emerging needs, gaps in services, and training of victim service advocates.

VOCA Victim Assistance Program
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Victim Service Branch
Phone: 916-845-8506
Website: https://www.caloes.ca.gov/Cal-OES-Divisions/Grants-Management

VOCA Victim Compensation formula grants provide funding to supplement state compensation programs that provide financial assistance and reimbursement to victims for crime-related out-of-pocket expenses.

VOCA Victim Compensation Program
California Victim Compensation Board
Phone: 800-777-9229
Website: https://victims.ca.gov

State performance reports for the California VOCA Victim Assistance and Compensation Programs are below.

State Compensation Program

State Assistance Program

More information about performance measures for formula funding is available on the VOCA Administrators website.

 

Active Awards in California

Below find a list of all active OVC awards in California. 

IRC in Oakland Serving Victims of Human Trafficking, Purpose Area 2

15POVC-23-GG-04095-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • San Francisco Bay Area, including Alameda and San Francisco Counties
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
CA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$949,872

Healing Opportunities through Perseverance and Empowerment (HOPE)

15POVC-23-GG-04091-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • Los Angeles County
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
CA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$949,997

Comprehensive Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking

15POVC-23-GG-04090-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • Sacramento Region
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
CA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$440,000

Not Just Surviving, but Thriving

15POVC-23-GG-02763-MUMU
Geographical Areas Served
  • Alameda County
  • San Francisco Bay Area
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
CA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$949,660

Housing services for victims of human trafficking in San Diego County

15POVC-23-GG-04053-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • San Diego County
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
CA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$1,200,000

Review state allocations for VOCA formula funding.

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