JCS - VOCA

VOCA stands for “Victims of Crime Act. The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on October 12, 1984, establishing the Crime Victims’ Fund. Millions of dollars are deposited annually into the fund from criminal fines, penalties, forfeited bail bonds, and special assessments collected by the federal government. Crime Victims Fund dollars don’t come from taxpayers. They come from people or corporations convicted of federal crimes.

The Crime Victims’ Fund releases a set amount each year based on a cap set by the federal appropriations bill. States apply each year for these funds via the VOCA Formula Grant Program. States then re-grant VOCA Victim Assistance funds to eligible public and nonprofit organizations/victim service providers within their state.

Grant Information and Resources

Grant Number - 20-VA-014
Grant Timeline: October to September

Required Reports:

1. JCS Timesheet (Monthly)
2. VOCA Progress Report (Monthly)
3. VOCA PMT Report (Quarterly)

As Needed Documents:

1. Emergency Service Request Form
2. VOCA Travel Expense Form
3. State Travel Reimbursement Form
4. Training Expense Form
5. Match Donations Form (Office Manager Use)
6. JCS Volunteer Timesheet (Volunteer use only)

Forms Link: Click Here to Access VOCA Forms

Grant Allowable Expenses