Office of the
Illinois Attorney General
Kwame Raoul

Overview

This program is financed in part by a special State Treasury Fund: The Violent Crime Victims Assistance Fund. Since January 1, 1984, any person in Illinois convicted of a crime of violence, any other felony or misdemeanor, or certain other offenses listed in the Illinois Vehicle Code, will be assessed a fine. These fines are deposited in the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Fund, which finances crime victim services throughout the state. Additional funding for the program is provided by the State’s General Revenue Fund. Program Brochure

Eligible Applicants

County Governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (not Federally recognized), Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education), Private institutions of higher education.

VCVA Grant Application

The VCVA Grant Application will open on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and close on Friday, February 6, 2026. Supports agencies that deliver victim and witness services, including comprehensive victim advocacy.

For details about the application process, we encourage attendance at the Application Technical Assistance Webinars:

• Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

To register for a webinar, please email: special.events@ilag.gov

Overview

The Domestic Violence Grant program provides funding for legal advocacy, legal assistance, and legal services to victims of domestic violence who are or have been married or in a civil union. This fund is awarded from a portion of marriage license fees collected after June 1, 2008, and a portion of civil union license fees collected after June 1, 2011. Any public or private not-for-profit agency that provides services to victims of domestic violence may apply to the Illinois Attorney General for funding from the Domestic Violence Fund. Program Brochure

Eligible Applicants

County Governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (not Federally recognized), Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education), Private institutions of higher education. All 501 (c)(3) organizations must be registered and in good standing with the Attorney General's Charitable Trust Division.

Domestic Violence Grant Application

The application portal is currently closed. It will open on February 1, 2026 and will close on Friday, March 6, 2026 (the first Friday in March).

For details about the application process, we encourage attendance at the Application Technical Assistance Webinar: Wednesday, February 11th, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

To register for a webinar, please email: special.events@ilag.gov

Overview

On October 24, 2025, the Violent Crime Advisory Commission (under Illinois State Statute 725 ILCS 240, Section 8. Centers – Services provided) approved the inclusion of agencies and organizations offering services to individuals that are victims or witnesses of violent crime and have become involved in the criminal justice system. Addressing the root behaviors of individuals who have experienced victimization or witnessed violence can help foster healthier outcomes and interrupt cycles of harm. Agencies that offer these services are encouraged to apply for this grant funding.

Eligible Applicants

County Governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (not Federally recognized), Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education), Private institutions of higher education.

Violence Prevention Special Project Grant Application

The VPSP Grant Application will launch on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and close on Friday, February 6, 2026. Supports agencies that provide services to individuals that are victims/witnesses of violence and have become involved in the criminal justice system.

For details about the application process, we encourage attendance at the Application Technical Assistance Webinar: Wednesday, January 14th, 1:30-2:30 p.m.:

To register for a webinar, please email: special.events@ilag.gov

Grant Recipient Guidance

Grant Recipient Reporting Forms

• Crime Victim Assistance Line 1-800-228-3368
• Other Resources available at illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Safer-Communities/Supporting-Victims-of-Crime/