The South Carolina Office of the Attorney General, Department of Crime Victim Assistance Grants (DCVAG) is responsible for administering four grant programs:
Through grant funding, victims can receive services including:
A single RFP for all programs is published annually. Each of the funding programs has its own specific requirements and focus, so applicants are encouraged to review the Program Purpose Areas and guidelines for each funding program before beginning an application.
Ineligible activities and cost items include, but are not limited to the following:
Applications were to be submitted by April 2, 2025. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.
Individual award amounts vary. Cash or in-kind match requirements vary by program (VOCA, SVAP, and SAVS: 20%; VAWA: 25% (Non-profit, non-governmental victim services programs and tribal organizations are exempt from the cost sharing requirement). Awards will be made for a period of 12-months, starting October 1, 2025.