Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Transitional Housing Program Grant

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is offering the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Transitional Housing Program Grant, providing $2,830,905 in funding for transitional housing services for victims of crimes. This initiative focuses on individuals affected by domestic violence, human trafficking, and more, ensuring they receive necessary support. Applicants must detail housing models, budget for personnel costs, and outline distinct roles for landlords and service providers, including a mandatory case manager for each program.

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Transitional Housing Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for grants Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Transitional Housing FFY21. Grants will be made with FFY24 or other available VOCA funds. A total of $2,830,905 in funding in VOCA is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.
Program Requirements
This funding opportunity will support transitional housing services for persons whose housing needs arise from or are a cause of their victimization. Eligible clients include adults (and, when appropriate, their dependent children) and victims of crimes, including, but not limited to, domestic violence (including intimate partner violence), human trafficking, anti-LGBTQ+ violence, and forced labor.
The program narrative must thoroughly explain housing models and rent structures. Applicants are responsible for including personnel costs in their budget and budget narrative needed to accomplish program requirements. Funding for this program is limited to salary and benefits for personnel providing direct services and direct supervision of victim service providers. If the chosen housing model involves the agency serving as landlord, landlord and service provision roles must be listed as separate staff. Applicants must explain how these roles will be clearly distinct. A case manager position is mandatory for each program.