TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly has announced that over $10.7 million in federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant program will be distributed to 64 community-based organizations and agencies across Kansas.
This funding is designed to support survivors of crime by providing essential services such as court advocacy, crisis counseling, mental health support, shelter, transportation, and transitional housing.
The 2027 grant awards allocate funds to numerous local entities, throughout Barton, Reno, Harvey, and Saline counties.
A total of $10,795,287 was awarded to 64 organizations.
2027 VOCA Grant Awards Include:
Barton County
- Barton County Attorney’s Office: $56,688
- Family Crisis Center: $194,908
Harvey County
- CASA (A Voice for Children): $17,611
- Harvey Co. Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Task Force: $267,307
- Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center: $24,496
Reno County
- BrightHouse: $174,745
- Horizons Mental Health Center Child Advocacy Center: $62,878
Saline County
- Child Advocacy & Parenting Services: $62,303
- Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas: $377,162
