Note: This press release was provided by the Office of the Governor Wes Moore.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Wes Moore today announced that more than 120 victim service programs across Maryland received $60 million in federal and state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding for FY 2026. Administered by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, the highly competitive funding round saw approximately $80 million in requests from nearly 150 applicants, with nine new awardees, highlighting the robust need for comprehensive victim services statewide.
“Support for victim services is a critical part of our comprehensive approach to promoting greater public safety,” said Gov. Moore. “As Maryland continues to see historic drops in violent crime, this funding reaffirms our commitment to building a stronger, safer state by investing in the programs that are best equipped to serve our communities.”…