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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-Funded Victim Assistance Program
Washington State Department of Commerce
Office of Crime Victim Advocacy
Phone: 800-822-1067
Website: www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/crime-victims-advocacy

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-Funded Victim Compensation Program
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Phone: 800-762-3716
Website: https://lni.wa.gov/claims/crime-victim-claims/apply-for-crime-victim-benefits

State performance reports for the Washington 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 Washington

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

SSTAR (SouthSound Training Advocacy and Response) Project

15POVC-23-GG-04080-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • South Puget Sound Region
  • Ten Native American Tribes throughout Western Washington, including Nisqually, Chehalis, Tulalip, Puyallup, Cowlitz, Quileute, Lower Elwa Klallam, Muckleshoot, and Hoh
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
WA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$950,000

Legal Services for Immigrant Trafficking Survivors

15POVC-23-GG-04063-HT
Geographical Areas Served
  • Southwest Washington State
Indicates all geographic areas to which services are provided, excluding states. See States Served.
States Served
WA
Indicates all applicable states in which services are provided.
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
$800,000

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