Notice of Request for Information (RFI) for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program

The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General’s Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division (CPJAD) is seeking public input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding an upcoming solicitation for the FY 2023 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant. The anticipated Request for Proposals (RFP) is expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2024, with proposals to be submitted via the online Grants Management System. Approximately $3.2 million will be available to fund eligible nonprofit and government agencies providing direct services to crime victims across Hawaii. Successful applicants will benefit from a 100% match waiver, with project budgets ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for a 24-month period starting July 1, 2024. Priority points will be awarded to service providers supporting child abuse or sexual assault victims, those serving rural or isolated communities, and survivors of the Maui wildfire who are also crime victims. Written comments on the proposed service specifications are due by February 2, 2024, at 4 p.m. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 541990 and is managed by the Hawaii Attorney General’s office. Interested parties can contact Calleen J. Ching via email or phone for further details. The RFI aims to gather feedback to shape the upcoming RFP, ensuring that services effectively address the needs of crime victims in Hawaii, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations and underserved areas. More information and the opportunity details are available through the Hawaii e-Hawaii portal.