The agency shall provide Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA) services in accordance with the NFO and approved application submitted by the agency, evaluated by the Stakeholders, and as accepted by the Department. 3.1.2 Agencies must meet each of the following requirements: a. Operate as a public or nonprofit organization: An agency must operate as a public or nonprofit organization, or a combination thereof, and provide direct services to crime victims. Services must be provided in accordance with 28 C.F.R. part 94. VOCA funds can be used for direct services to victims, certain activities supporting direct services to victims, and certain administrative costs that fit in one of the following categories that are specifically outlined, defined and described in 28 C.F.R. part 94, specifically 94.119- 94.121. Eligible agency/organization includes, but are not limited to: 1) Sexual assault and rape crisis and treatment centers; 2) Domestic violence programs and shelters; 3) Child abuse programs; 4) Centers for missing children; 5) Elders abuse programs; 6) Mental health services; 7) Criminal Justice Agencies; 8) Legal Services; 9) Faith-Based organizations; 10) State/local agencies...
