Recovery Act Funding: $100M to go to Office for Victims of Crimes

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The Recovery Act allocates $100 million in funding for victim compensation and assistance. Of that $100 million, $47.5 million in Recovery Act–VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grants will be distributed among eligible state agencies that administer VOCA-funded crime victim compensation programs to support the provision of crucial financial assistance to victims of crime. An additional $47.5 million in Recovery Act–VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grants will be distributed among state agencies that administer VOCA-funded crime victim assistance programs to support the provision of services to victims of crime. For detailed guidance on the application process, visit the Recovery Act–OVC FY 09 VOCA Formula Grant Program funding page.

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