Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA) (Nebraska)

 
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    CFDA#

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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Nebraska Crime Commission (NCC)

    Summary

    VOCA provides direct services to crime victims who have suffered physical, sexual, financial or emotional harm as a result of the commission of a crime by another person or persons. VOCA funds support a broad array of programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime and supporting them as they rebuild their lives.  

    The primary source of revenue for VOCA grants is the Crime Victims Fund which was established in 1984. The Fund is unique in that it is composed primarily of criminal fines, special assessments, and bond forfeitures from convicted federal offenders, making it a self-sufficient source of income.

    Targeted Services provided by VOCA grant funds are any efforts that
    • Respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims;
    • Assist primary and secondary victims of crime to stabilize their lives after a victimization;
    • Assist victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system; and
    • Provide victims of crime with a measure of safety and security such as boarding-up broken windows and replacing or repairing locks. 
     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    Services supported by VOCA funds must be widely accessible and must not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, color, national origin, or religion

    Contacts

    Merry Wills

    Merry Wills
    301 Centennial Mall South PO Box 94946
    Lincoln, NE 68509
    (402) 471-3416
    (402) 471-2837
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Public and nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to crime victims. Examples of eligible participants include, but are not limited to, local victim services organizations, including domestic violence shelters, child abuse programs, rape crisis centers, and law enforcement, prosecutorial and court-based victim assistance programs.

    In-patient Treatment Facilities such as those designed to provide substance abuse and/or mental-health treatment are not eligible for funding.

    Deadline Details

    Applications were to be submitted by June 20, 2016.  After the current 3 year grant cycle ending September 30, 2018, future funding periods may return to either a 1-year competitive or 3-year non-competitive funding cycle.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary.  Cost sharing/matching of 25% to 35% is required.  VOCA funds must be distributed as follows: 
    • A minimum of 10% of the funds distributed shall be used to provide services to victims of sexual assault;
    • A minimum of 10% of the funds distributed shall be used to provide services to victims of domestic violence;
    • A minimum of 10% of the funds distributed shall be used to provide services to victims of child abuse;
    • A minimum of 10% of the funds distributed shall be used to provide services to victims of under-served populations (i.e. drunk drivers, elderly, etc.)
    To sustain and expand successful victim services programs and to manage the current fluctuations in these federal funds, the Nebraska Crime Commission will allocate the funds over a 3-year period (FY15 to 17). After the current 3 year grant cycle ending September 30, 2018, future funding periods may return to either a 1-year competitive or 3-year non-competitive funding cycle.

    Related Webcasts Use the links below to view the recorded playback of these webcasts


    • New Funding Opportunities for K-12 School Safety - Sponsored by NetApp - Playback Available
    • Funding to Address High Crime Areas within Your Community - Sponsored by NetApp - Playback Available
    • Funding to Enhance Response, Investigation, and Prosecution of Domestic Violence - Sponsored by Panasonic - Playback Available

 

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