Request for Proposals for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program

Background
The Department of the Attorney General, Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division (CPJAD), as the State Administering Agency for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program, requests proposals from eligible applicants, including non-profit organizations and government agencies, to provide direct services to crime victims in Hawaii. The VOCA Grant is administered by the United States Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The Department received approximately $6.1 million in VOCA grant funds in FY 2023 and will use an open, competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation process to disburse the remaining unallocated funds to allow nonprofit organizations and government agencies to apply directly for VOCA Grant funding.

Work Details
The primary purpose of the VOCA Grant is to support the provision of direct services to victims of crime. The Department seeks projects and initiatives from eligible organizations to (1) create, improve, or enhance core victim services; (2) develop, maintain, or expand innovative services to assist victims of crime; and/or (3) maintain existing VOCA-funded victim services.

The service areas for this RFP include the Counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui (including Molokai and Lanai), and the City and County of Honolulu in the State of Hawaii. Approximation of total funds available for this Request for Proposals (RFP) is $3.2 million. Funding will be for a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $500,000 for a two-year project period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.

Period of Performance
The contract's period of performance is a two-year project period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
The service areas for this RFP include the Counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui (including Molokai and Lanai), and the City and County of Honolulu in the State of Hawaii.