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Commissioners back VOCA grant application after victim advocate details caseload and funding needs
Summary
Lincoln County commissioners voted to support the victim advocate's application for VOCA funding — a two-year, reimbursable federal grant — after hearing the advocate say she worked with about 508 people in the current grant cycle and that awards can be up to $250,000 with a 20% local match requirement.
The board voted to allow the county victim advocate to apply for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding, a two-year reimbursable grant administered by the Montana Department of Criminal Justice and funded through the Office for Victims of Crime.
The victim advocate told the commissioners the current VOCA grant period began July 1, 2024, and that she has worked with roughly 508 people to date — a caseload figure that excludes services routed through municipal courts. She said VOCA awards can be as much as $250,000 and that the grant requires a 20% local match, which can be met with in-kind contributions such as volunteer hours, office utilities and community events.
Commissioners asked about match logistics and reimbursement timing; the advocate explained VOCA reimburses after quarterly reporting and that typical eligible expenditures include salary, fringe, transportation and supplies. The board voted to proceed with the application and offered to provide letters of support if needed.
