OVC FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Administrative Funding Adjustment to Previously Funded FY2019 VOCA Victim Compensation Alaska | O OVC 2022 171427

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This grant opportunity, titled "OVC FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Administrative Funding Adjustment to Previously Funded FY2019 VOCA Victim Compensation Alaska," is a targeted Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) funding action under the U.S. Department of Justice. It is designed specifically to adjust administrative funding tied to a previously funded FY2019 VOCA victim compensation award for Alaska. The program sits within the broader federal priorities of advancing civil rights and racial equity, expanding access to justice, supporting crime victims and people impacted by the justice system, strengthening public safety, responding to evolving crime threats, and improving trust between communities and law enforcement.

The core purpose of the funding is to sustain and reinforce Alaska's VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Program, which provides direct financial help to eligible victims of crime. These funds are meant to cover compensation benefits that address the real, out-of-pocket financial harms victims often face after a crime. The opportunity emphasizes that compensation is a crucial support for victims dealing with major financial strain, including medical and mental health treatment costs, lost wages or income, dependent care expenses, funeral and burial costs, relocation needs, and other qualifying expenses that arise because of victimization. Importantly, the program is structured to supplement state efforts rather than replace them, helping states and territories reduce the financial burden that crime places on victims and their families.

This is a formula-based compensation program under CFDA 16.576, and the award amount is calculated using a set statutory approach: OVC provides an annual grant equal to 75 percent of the amount the state paid in state-funded victim compensation claims during the fiscal year two years prior to the current fiscal year. The calculation specifically excludes amounts paid for property damage, meaning the federal match is focused on compensating personal harms and victim-related costs rather than replacing or repairing property. In practical terms, the funding supports the state's ability to reimburse or compensate victims according to eligibility rules and allowable benefit categories established under the VOCA framework and state program policies.

Eligibility is limited to state governments, and the opportunity is explicitly labeled "Invited to Apply," indicating it is not an open competition but a directed award action intended for a specific recipient, in this case Alaska's victim compensation program. The funding instrument is a grant, the opportunity category is listed as "Other," and it is administered by the Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime. The opportunity was created on August 25, 2022, with an original closing date of August 30, 2022, reflecting a short application window typical of invited or administrative adjustment awards.

In terms of scale and expected outcome, the solicitation anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $547,317. The overall goal is to ensure continuity and adequacy of victim compensation funding so that Alaska can continue making timely and meaningful compensation payments to eligible victims, helping stabilize victims financially while supporting broader justice and public safety goals.

• The Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Administrative Funding Adjustment to Previously Funded FY2019 VOCA Victim Compensation Alaska" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.576.
• This funding opportunity was created on Aug 25, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $547,317.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments.

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