Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
VOCA victim assistance grants are provided to private and public agencies to support direct services to victims of violent crime. Services provided under this program include safety planning, community service referrals, counseling, crisis intervention and legal advocacy.
VOCA Federal Performance Measures Data
VOCA: Victims of Crime Act 2024-2025 Competitive Grant - Now OPEN!
Funding Announcement - Posted 3/19/24
Applications Due May 31, 2024
VOCA Funding Update: September 2023
VOCA Funding Update Video
VOCA Funding Update Slides
Federal Special Condition: Suitability to Interact with Minors - POSTED 5/31/23
Recorded Webinar - May 17, 2023
Suitability Webinar Documents:
FAQs - Updated 12/8/23
PowerPoint PDF
Non-Criminal Justice Agreement PDF Fillable
Security Awareness Training PDF
Qualified Entity Application PDF Fillable
WORCS Account Request Instructions PDF
Fingerprint Based Background Check PDF
Suitability Determination Checklist - NEW 1/17/23
WCASA Example policies and forms for the prevention of child sexual abuse
Written Examples (found on bottom of webpage):
- Determination of Suitability to Interact with Minors Sample Form - Revised 4/10/23
- Suitability to Work with Minors Sample Policy - Revised 4/10/23
- Criminal Background Check Sample Consent Form - Revised 4/10/23
VOCA Subgrant Award Report and Crime Type Allocations Webinar - November 2, 2022
This fall, OCVS will be implementing a new strategy for collecting the information that is typically entered in the Crime Type Allocations questionnaire in Egrants for VOCA subgrantees. The new web form will be administered outside of Egrants and include some additional questions about subgrantee services and budget. This webinar will cover the changes to the process, what to expect, and a detailed overview of how to complete the new web form.
Recorded Webinar - Posted 11/4/22
SAR Webinar PowerPoint Posted 11/7/22
Crime Type Allocations Instructions for Subgrantees Updated 11/9/23
FAQ - VOCA SAR and Crime Type Allocations Updated 11/9/23
Overview - VOCA SAR and Crime Type Allocations Updated 11/9/23
SAR Questionnaire and Instructions for Subgrantees Updated 11/9/23
Victimization Allocation Example Posted 11/7/22
2022 VOCA/ARPA Subgrantee Webinar Series
June 15, 2022 - Part I
July 13, 2022 - Part II - Pre-recorded Webinar
July 21, 2022 - Part II - Question & Answer Session
Recording of Part II: https://youtu.be/Wq6RGASJ8SM
March 8, 2023 - Part III - Pre-recorded Webinar
Recording of Part III: https://youtu.be/-lalCEpkHg8
March 29, 2023 - Part III - Live Question & Answer Session
Recording of Part III: Live Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGlzs3K-GIA
VOCA Document Library
OCVS Grants Managers Contact List - Updated 4/12/24
VOCA Subgrantee Award Amounts VOCA/ARPA Breakdown (PDF) UPDATED 5/18/23
VOCA Eligibility Checklist Certification Form (MS Word)
Certification to Apply 10% de Minimus Indirect Cost Rate (PDF)
VOCA Match Waiver Request Letter Template (MS Word)
VOCA Program Income Certification Form (PDF)
Volunteer Waiver Request Form (PDF)
Consultant/Contractual Checklist (PDF) UPDATED 5/18/23
OCVS Subgrantee Staff Development Form (MS Excel) UPDATED 4/12/24
State and Federal Guidance
VOCA State Program Guidelines (PDF) - UPDATED 1/2022
US DOJ Grants Financial Guide 2022 - Updated 10/2023
Wisconsin DOJ Purchasing Policy and Procedures
OCVS Consultant/Contractual Policy
Subgrantee's Subaward Agreements: Responsibilities and Requirements for Tier Two Monitoring
Guidance on New Federal Special Conditions:
Employee Employment Eligibility Verification
EEO: Updated 10/19/23!
Equal Employment Opportunity Program Reporting Tool (Utilize to complete EEOP Certification Form)
EEO Reporting Tool Job Aid (Instructions for using the EEO Reporting Tool to complete EEOP Certification Form)
SAM Instructions:
-Renewing or updating existing registration - FREE to renew or update directly on SAM website!
-New registration -FREE to register directly on SAM website!
- How Do I Search Exclusions? *New 9/13/2021
Egrants Instructions:
Webinar: How to Enter Fiscal Report in Egrants
How to Certify Fiscal Report in Egrants
How to add Personnel and Employee Benefits using Contacts
How to submit an Inventory Report in Egrants
How to Submit a Semi-Annual Program Report in Egrants
Egrants Modification Instructions
Program Report Submission Instructions
Egrants Instructional Videos:
How to Change the Project Director, Financial Officer, Alternate Contact, and Signing Official
Federal Performance Measures Information:
OVC PMT Prorating Performance Data Guidance
OVC PMT Subgrantee Performance Report
OVC PMT Subgrantee Data Tracking Template (OVC Version) (MS Excel)
OVC PMT Tracking Form (Word Doc)
OVC PMT Tracking Form (MS Excel)
Resources For Current Recipients:
State of Wisconsin Pocket Travel Guide - Updated 11/1/23
2023-2024 VOCA/ARPA Subgrantees (PDF)
2022-2023 VOCA/ARPA Subgrantees (PDF)
Staff Development Training Form
Contact VOCA Staff:
Justin Wartzenluft
Victim Services Grants Supervisor
608-267-4584
Mary Colletti
OCVS Grants Specialist
608-261-8100
Michelle Bailey
OCVS Grants Specialist
608-267-7924
Ashley Welak
OCVS Grants Specialist
608-264-9445