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34907 - Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance (VOCA)FFY2027 Competitive Solicitation
Funding Opportunity Details
Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance (VOCA)
Final Application Deadline: Aug 6, 2026 4:00 PM
Status Closed
Posted Date Jul 6, 2026 3:59 PM
Award Amount RangeNot Applicable
Project Dates 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2027
Award Announcement Date 07/06/2026
Categorical Area
Recurring Opportunity
Program Officer Donna Richmond
Phone 5057954486 x
Description
INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE
The New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission (CVRC) is soliciting competitive applications from agencies that provide direct services to victims of crime in New Mexico (state and tribal lands). Eligible applicants include agencies that are currently funded in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026 for a VOCA Victim Assistance award from CVRC and other non-profit and governmental agencies based in New Mexico that provide direct services to victims of crime who wish to apply as new applicants.This solicitation is being issued as a competitive application process. Funding is not guaranteed for currently or historically funded VOCA Victim Assistance (VA) programs.Approximately $9.3 million is anticipated to be available to support competitive projects throughout the state to ensure access statewide to survivors of crime within governmental, non-governmental, non-profit, tribal, and other providers of direct victim services. This funding is subject to the final VOCA Formula Grant award, availability of federal funds, and Commission approval.
CVRC is committed to administering VOCA funds through a fair, transparent, and competitive process that promotes statewide access to high-quality direct victim services while ensuring compliance with applicable federal statutes, regulations, and grant requirements.
The specific level for future funding cycles from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is based on the federal award received by CVRC. The level of federal funding received determines awards. This competitive solicitation is consistent with the State of New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission 2022-2025 Strategic Implementation Plan which outlines the current statewide funding priorities and the State Implementation Plan. Funding under this solicitation may be awarded for an initial 12-month project period, with continuation funding for up to three additional years, subject to the availability of federal funds, satisfactory performance, compliance with award requirements, and Commission approval.
All applications must support CVRC's current statewide VOCA funding priorities as identified through the State Implementation Plan and this competitive solicitation. The State Implementation Plan can be found at https://www.cvrc.nm.gov. https://CVRC.nm.gov. Examples of programs that may be supported through this Request for Proposals include victim/survivor advocacy, counseling, victim coordinator positions, direct victim service positions, and language access and accessibility services provided by nonprofit, Tribal, and governmental victim service organizations (including District Attorneys' offices, the New Mexico Corrections Department, and law enforcement agencies) throughout the state.
Selected subrecipients must provide free direct services to victims of crime including, but not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, DWI/DUI crashes, financial exploitation, survivors of homicide, elder abuse, stalking, and assault. Subrecipients may provide direct services to victims regardless of their participation in the criminal justice process, and victim eligibility for direct services under this program is not dependent on the victim’s immigration status.
A short YouTube video which describes the process for completing this application will be available by July 6, 2026. The link to the video will be available on the NMCVRC YouTube Channel and on our website at cvrc.nm.gov. We highly encourage applicants to review the video in its entirety prior to starting the competitive application process. This will save you significant time.
*Review the FFY2027 VOCA Victim Assistance Competitive Solicitation In Its Entirety*
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS TIMELINE
Action
Responsibility
Date
1. Issuance of Competitive RFP
CVRC
7/6/26
2. Grant Writing Workshop
Prerecorded Webinar
CVRC
7/8/26
3. Registration in WebGrants Final
Deadline
CVRC
7/30/26
4. Question Period –
Questions Submitted Within WebGrants System
Applicants
7/6/26- 8/3/26
Responses will be posted on a rolling basis within 72 hours of receiving each question.
The last question answered must be posted before 10:00 AM on August 3, 2026.
5. Submission of Proposal
Applicants
8/6/26 at 4:00 PM MST
6. Review Process
Review Committee
8/7/26 - 8/27/26
7. Preliminary Award Notification
CVRC
8/28/26
8. Appeal period ends
Applicants
9/8/26 10:00 a.m. MST
9. Special Conditions Due
Applicants
9/1/26 to 9/11/26
10. Appeals presented and Final
approval by CVRC
CVRC Commission
9/24/26
11. Contracts Sent to Subrecipients via DocuSign
CVRC
9/25/26
12. Signed Contracts due via DocuSign
Subrecipients
9/30/26
13. Start of Award Period
Subrecipients
10/1/26
14. Signed contract uploaded in WebGrants
CVRC
10/30/26
*Dates indicated in Events 5 through 11 are estimated only and may be subject to change without necessitating an amendment to the RFP.
| Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Assurances Form | Assurances 35.pdf | 563 KB | 07/06/2026 01:22 PM | |
| FFY27 VOCA VA Competitive RFP | FFY27_VOCA_Competitive_RFP_ Final.pdf | 505 KB | 07/06/2026 01:56 PM | |
| FFY27_VOCA_Competitive_Amended_RFP | FFY27_VOCA_Competitive_Amended_RFP 7.7.26.pdf | 517 KB | 07/07/2026 05:17 PM | |
| FFY27_VOCA_Competitive_Amendment_2_RFP 7.17.26.pdf | FFY27_VOCA_Competitive_Amendment _2_RFP 7.17.26.pdf | 521 KB | 07/17/2026 03:07 PM | |
| SFLLL_2_0-V2.0. | SFLLL_2_0-V2.0.pdf | 133 KB | 07/06/2026 02:01 PM |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission | https://www.cvrc.state.nm.us/ |
| Grant Writing Workshop YouTube Video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWLlzniMBKw |
| Link to SFLLL Form | https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/readonly/SFLLL_2_0-V2.0.pdf |
| Submitted Date | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 10:11 AM | Are we required to submit a letter of intent for this RFP? | No, a letter of intent is not required and it is not referenced in the RFP |
| Jul 8, 2026 11:43 AM | Can you send the link for the you tube webinar, please? Rachel Sierra | Below is the link to the Grant Writing Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWLlzniMBKw The link has also been posted in the funding opportunity under Website Links |
| Jul 8, 2026 1:10 PM | Does VOCA allow for SANE services and staff to be included in their funding? | Yes, VOCA funding is for direct services to victims of crime, including SANE services. |
| Jul 8, 2026 1:53 PM | We are wanting to copy an existing application. If we choose to do so, it is best to copy the most recent application from FY 26? Thank you. | FY 2027 is a competitive application process. FY 2026 was a continuation application. If you choose to copy a continuation application, be sure to update the information to comply with the request for proposals. |
| Jul 10, 2026 10:24 AM | Where can I find the range for the award and match as well? | The approximate amount of the VOCA VA funding available can be found in the third paragraph on page 4 of the Amended RFP. The formula for the Match requirement for the VOCA VA funding is located on page 16 of the Amended RFP. |
| Jul 12, 2026 7:36 PM | Hello, the link in the Request for Proposal regarding the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (https://www.ojp.gov/eeop-notice) leads to a notice that says "OCR is temporarily pausing this collection of information as we evaluate this program and has removed this page and the associated tool." Given this, do we need to provide an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan with this application? | We are aware that the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Civil Rights has temporarily paused the EEOP collection process and removed the associated reporting tool. The Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination Compliance section that begins on Page 12 of the amended RFP and includes subrecipients will provide an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) or EEOP Certification, if required, in accordance with applicable U.S. Department of Justice requirements. At this time, applicants do not need to submit an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) or EEOP Certification. |
| Jul 12, 2026 7:43 PM | Hello, is the 2022-2025 Implementation Plan the most recent? Is this the New Mexico Implementation Plan identified in the Narrative questions? | Yes, the 2022-2025 Implementation Plan is the most recent approved plan. Yes, this is the plan identified in the narrative questions. |
| Jul 13, 2026 12:37 PM | I need to make sure if you are only requiring job descriptions and resumes for VOCA paid personnel. We have staff who assist clients but are not funded by VOCA. Thank you! | The requirement to submit job descriptions and resumes with your application applies only to personnel positions for which you are requesting VOCA funding. |
| Jul 13, 2026 1:39 PM | I was urged by superiors, who assured me that they had discussed this with CVRC, to request funding for an additional position, a case manager of sorts. Where/how would I do this in terms of where in the narrative, and where in the financial sections should I do this? Would it be labelled as "potential position" or how should it be labelled? Thank you. | Positions for which VOCA funding is requested must be included in the Primary Project Components and listed as line items in the Personnel and Fringe Benefits sections of the budget. In the narrative, explain the need for each position and include relevant statistical data to support the request. |
| Jul 13, 2026 2:06 PM | I am unable to add a new user to the application, having followed the procedure outlined in the webinar. The dropdown box does not offer the option of adding a new user, it only offers the option to select an existing user. What am I doing wrong? | As a new user in Webgrants, have your staff person register in WebGrants by navigating to nmcvrcgrants.com, clicking the yellow button that says “Click here to register,” and completing the form. Once CVRC receives the registration, we can add them to the VOCA grant in the system. The step-by-step instructions for registering in WebGrants are located on the CVRC YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/6qdnO2g5ZO8?si=I0KcG50Xf92jj-Zl |
| Jul 13, 2026 3:42 PM | Good Afternoon, On the assurance signature page, I need clarification on the application number and/or project name. Is the number the number assigned to my application and what I have named the project or is it the 34907 Funding opportunity number and the VOCA FY 27 title? Thank you. | 34907 - Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance (VOCA)FFY2027 Competitive Solicitation |
| Jul 13, 2026 4:53 PM | All staff are taking up some cases/work usually reserved for volunteers. What would requesting funding for that look like? | Positions for which VOCA funding is requested must be included in the Primary Project Components and listed as line items in the Personnel and Fringe Benefits sections of the budget. In the narrative, explain the need for each position, its role in providing victim services, and include relevant statistical data to support the request. |
| Jul 13, 2026 5:28 PM | I am having trouble copying an existing application. It only copies the General Information. Is there a way to copy the entire application and then edit it to make sure it is up to date. Thank you. | FY 2027 will use a competitive application process, while FY 2026 used a continuation application. If you copy content from a continuation application, ensure all information is updated to meet the current request for proposals. Please note that continuation applications did not require the VOCA narrative component, but it is mandatory for FY 2027 competitive applications. |
| Jul 14, 2026 2:31 PM | What is the current reimbursement for mileage? Thank you, | Current reimbursement for mileage is based on your agency's policy. |
| Jul 15, 2026 9:51 AM | Our agency has historically received a match waiver based on providing services on tribal lands. Assuming our proposed project remains substantially the same and we again qualify for a match waiver, should we prepare the application budget without including match funds? Related question: If applicants who ultimately receive a match waiver are nevertheless expected to include match in the application budget, and the waiver is later approved, would the applicant be allowed to revise the narrative, project budget, budget narrative, and Primary Project Components to reflect the lower total project budget? | As found on page 16 of the amended RFP, "Federally recognized American Indian/Native American Tribes/projects that operate on tribal lands (current or new): EXEMPT FROM MATCH REQUIREMENTS." |
| Jul 15, 2026 9:59 AM | If an applicant proposes to collaborate with another nonprofit or tribal organization to provide a portion of the direct victim services under the project, does CVRC require the partnership to be formalized? If so, what documentation is required (e.g., memorandum of understanding, subaward agreement, contract, or other documentation), and must it be submitted with the application or may it be provided after an award is made? | The VOCA Contract condition reads: Subawards must have specific federal authorization: The recipient, and any subrecipient ("subgrantee") at any tier, must comply with all applicable requirements for authorization of any subaward. This condition applies to agreements that -- for purposes of federal grants administrative requirements -- OJP considers a "subaward" (and therefore does not consider a procurement "contract"). The details of the requirement for authorization of any subaward are posted on the OJP web site at https://ojp.gov/funding/Explore/SubawardAuthorization.htm (Award condition: All subawards ("subgrants") must have specific federal authorization), and are incorporated by reference here. Applicants are encouraged to submit a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), subaward agreement, contract, or other written documentation describing the nature of the collaboration, the responsibilities of each organization, and the services to be provided. If such documentation is not available at the time of application, it may be provided after an award is made and prior to the commencement of activities involving the collaborating organization, if requested by CVRC. Regardless of whether a formal agreement is submitted with the application, the applicant remains solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state grant requirements and for the performance and oversight of any collaborating organization involved in the funded project. |
| Jul 15, 2026 10:00 AM | May an organization submit its own application while also participating as a collaborating partner on another applicant's proposal during the same grant period? If so, may the organization receive funding through both projects, provided there is no duplication of costs, activities, or services? | Yes. An organization may submit its own application while also participating as a collaborative partner on another applicant’s proposal during the same grant solicitation. CVRC encourages collaboration among organizations to enhance the delivery of victim services. However, applicants must clearly identify the distinct roles, responsibilities, activities, and budgets associated with each proposal. Applications must demonstrate that there is no duplication of costs, activities, services, or funding requested across multiple applications. If both proposals are selected for funding, an organization may receive funding through both projects, provided each award supports separate and clearly defined activities, expenditures are allocable to the appropriate grant, and all applicable federal and state grant requirements are met. CVRC reserves the right to request additional documentation or clarification during the application review process to ensure there is no duplication of funding or services. Requirement to report potentially duplicative funding: If the recipient currently has other active awards of federal funds, or if the recipient receives any other award of federal funds during the period of performance for this award, the recipient promptly must determine whether funds from any of those other federal awards have been, are being, or are to be used (in whole or in part) for one or more of the identical cost items for which funds are provided under this award. If so, the recipient must promptly notify the awarding agency in writing of the potential duplication, and, if so requested by the awarding agency, must seek a budget-modification or change-of-projectscope modification to eliminate any inappropriate duplication of funding. |
| Jul 15, 2026 11:18 AM | Hello, the narrative questions in the RFP do not align with those in the Webgrants portal. Should we answer only those in the portal? | Yes, answer the questions as they appear in the Webgrants Portal. Questions have been updated to align with the RFP. Deadline to submit has been extended to Thursday, August 6, 2026. |
| Jul 16, 2026 12:53 PM | Our organization provides a monthly cell phone stipend for business use. If the allowable and allocable portion is charged to the VOCA project, should it be included under Operation Costs (telephone) or another budget category (e.g. fringe benefit)? | A stipend can be budgeted under benefits as a separate line item if it is reported as wages. If this amount is not reported as wages, a line item can be budgeted under operational costs. |
| Jul 16, 2026 3:11 PM | Certificate of Collaboration Is there an actual "certificate" somewhere within the RFP? The way I am understanding this section is to fill out the areas where we list our contacts, dates, and what we discuss. What else is required? | Question 8 of the Narrative section of the RFP requires applicants to identify their project partners and describe how collaboration with those partners will enhance the project’s intended outcomes. In addition, applicants must complete the Certification of Collaboration component in WebGrants by providing the contact person’s name, partner organization, and documenting the dates and purposes of meetings or collaborative activities. The Certification of Collaboration is intended to demonstrate that meaningful collaboration has occurred between the applicant and its identified partners. Applicants should include multiple meetings or collaborative activities, as applicable, and clearly describe the purpose, goals, and outcomes of those interactions to illustrate the nature and extent of the partnership. This documentation helps demonstrate that project partners have been actively engaged in planning, coordinating, and supporting the proposed project. |
| Jul 16, 2026 4:01 PM | My application will not save my responses in the narrative section for the last three questions (rights, collaboration, LEP). Is this a technical problem that can be addressed? | This technical issue has been corrected. |
| Jul 16, 2026 4:02 PM | Will the review committee make only full budget awards or will they consider partial awards? This will help us decide how to scale our budget and application. | The Peer Review Committee may recommend either full or partial funding awards based on its evaluation of each proposal. Funding recommendations will be based on the strength of the application, including how well the proposal demonstrates the identified need, clearly describes the proposed project or program, and provides a detailed and reasonable budget that supports the requested activities. Applicants are encouraged to submit a budget that accurately reflects the resources needed to successfully implement the proposed project. The Peer Review Committee may recommend adjustments to the funding amount if it determines that only certain activities or budget items are adequately supported or align with available funding and program priorities. |
| Jul 16, 2026 4:02 PM | Would you be able to provide general information about the composition and background of the review committee? Are they subject matter experts, community members, etc.? Our purpose in asking this question is to determine the level of explanation/detail in our responses. | Page 7 of the Request for Proposal provides general information about the Proposal Review Committee. The Peer Review Committee is composed of individuals with diverse professional backgrounds and subject matter expertise relevant to victim services, grant administration, and related disciplines. Reviewers may include professionals with experience in victim advocacy, behavioral health, criminal justice, law enforcement, prosecution, healthcare, nonprofit leadership, grant management, and other fields that support crime victims. While reviewers possess subject matter expertise, applicants should prepare their proposals as comprehensive, stand-alone documents. The proposal narrative should clearly demonstrate the need for the project, describe the proposed activities, explain how the project will achieve its objectives, and provide sufficient detail to allow reviewers to fully understand the proposal without making assumptions. Likewise, the budget and budget narrative should clearly justify all requested expenditures and demonstrate how they support the proposed project activities. |
| Jul 16, 2026 4:03 PM | Would you please provide an example of a complete description of an Impact Evaluation Activity? We are asking for guidance related to the level of detail desired for this component. | Refer to the bottom of page 22 and page 23 of the RFP, examples of documentation to meet the requirement of this activity are included in the tables provided. |
| Jul 16, 2026 4:03 PM | May an organization submit more than one application if they have more than one program that serves crime victims (or should the programs be combined into one application)? | Yes. An organization may submit multiple applications if it operates more than one distinct program serving crime victims. Alternatively, an organization may submit a single application that includes multiple programs, provided the application clearly distinguishes each program. Regardless of the approach, the proposal narrative should clearly demonstrate the need for each project, describe the primary project components and activities, identify the victims to be served, and include a detailed budget with sufficient justification to support the funding request. The budget and narrative should align to ensure reviewers can clearly understand how the requested funds will support the proposed services and outcomes. |
| Jul 20, 2026 9:49 AM | I have two questions regarding the FY2027 CVRC grant application. First, in the WebGrants portal under Certification of Collaboration, the instructions state: "Therefore, all agencies must submit, as a part of this application, the certification found in the application section." I cannot locate a separate certification document within the application. Is the instruction referring to completing the Certification of Collaboration section in WebGrants, or is there a separate certification form that must be uploaded? Second, I received an automated "do not reply" email stating that the application deadline is August 3. However, I understood that the deadline had been amended. Could you please confirm the correct application deadline? Thank you for your assistance. I appreciate your clarification. | #1 - The applicants must complete the Certification of Collaboration component in WebGrants by providing the contact person’s name, partner organization, and documenting the dates and purposes of meetings or collaborative activities. The Certification of Collaboration is intended to demonstrate that meaningful collaboration has occurred between the applicant and its identified partners. Applicants should include multiple meetings or collaborative activities, as applicable, and clearly describe the purpose, goals, and outcomes of those interactions to illustrate the nature and extent of the partnership. This documentation helps demonstrate that project partners have been actively engaged in planning, coordinating, and supporting the proposed project. #2 - The application deadline is Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm Mountain Time. |
| Jul 20, 2026 1:08 PM | I received an email this morning stating that the RFP is due on August 3rd. I understood that it is due on August 6th. Was this email in error? | The application deadline is Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm Mountain time. |
| Jul 20, 2026 1:54 PM | If I copy my organizations 2023 RFP competitive application as a starting point for our 2027 VOCA RFP will it include the required narratives and required attachments? if not, how do I add a section | FY 2027 is a competitive application process, and the narrative questions differ from those in previous funding cycles. Please carefully review any responses that are copied over from a prior application and revise them as needed to address the current requirements. If you choose to copy an existing application, be sure to update all information to ensure it complies with the FY 2027 Request for Proposals (RFP). |
| Jul 20, 2026 2:34 PM | Is there a Certificate of Collaboration document and if so where is it located? | Question 8 of the Narrative section of the RFP requires applicants to identify their project partners and describe how collaboration with those partners will enhance the project’s intended outcomes. In addition, applicants must complete the Certification of Collaboration component in WebGrants by providing the contact person’s name, partner organization, and documenting the dates and purposes of meetings or collaborative activities. The Certification of Collaboration is intended to demonstrate that meaningful collaboration has occurred between the applicant and its identified partners. Applicants should include multiple meetings or collaborative activities, as applicable, and clearly describe the purpose, goals, and outcomes of those interactions to illustrate the nature and extent of the partnership. This documentation helps demonstrate that project partners have been actively engaged in planning, coordinating, and supporting the proposed project. |
| Jul 21, 2026 10:31 AM | Budget Questions: If I have an employee who is funded through both VOCA and VOCA Match (for example, Jennifer Nunez), do I need to complete a separate line item for each funding source, or can I include both VOCA and VOCA Match on the same line item and indicate the appropriate amounts in the designated VOCA or Match columns? | You may budget the employee in one line item and allocate a portion to the Federal amount and a portion to the match amount. |
| Jul 21, 2026 10:39 AM | We are not able to find the additional required documents that the RFP and YouTube video say can be found on WebGrants. Please assist. We cannot find the federal certification forms, disclosure of lobbying activities, or suitability to interact with minors forms. | The documents can be found by scrolling down to the attachments section on the home page of the RFP in Webgrants. They can also be found on the CVRC webpage at CVRC.nm.gov under Service Providers => Resources => Documents to download. |
| Jul 21, 2026 5:33 PM | Where in Web Grants will I find the Certificate of Collaboration? | The Certification of Collaboration is a component listed after the Primary Project Component in WebGrants. The applicant must provide the contact person’s name, partner organization, and document the dates and purposes of meetings or collaborative activities. |
| Jul 22, 2026 12:56 PM | Can you please provide instructions for submitting form SF-LLL. | The SF-LLL form is available in WebGrants under the Attachments section. Agencies are only required to complete the yellow highlighted fields, obtain the appropriate authorized signature, and upload the completed and signed form to WebGrants. No additional sections of the form need to be completed unless specifically requested by CVRC. Please ensure the form is signed before submission, as unsigned forms may delay the application review process. |
| Jul 22, 2026 5:19 PM | What is the Registration fee for the 2027 AIA Conference? Thank you. | The registration fee for the 2027 Advocacy in Action (AIA) Conference has not yet been finalized. For budgeting purposes, applicants may include $499.00 as the estimated registration cost in their proposed budget. This amount is provided solely as a planning estimate and is subject to change. If the final registration fee differs from the estimated amount, agencies may be required to submit a budget revision after grant awards are made and the official conference registration fee is announced. |
| Jul 23, 2026 8:30 AM | Where can we upload the Staff Allocations & 3-year funding source? Is one for both grants appropriate or do we need one copy for VOCA & another for MATCH? | Page 30 of the RFP, titled Additional Documentation: This section should be used solely for additional documents requested through this application. Match is a component of VOCA therefore agencies only need to submit one copy of staff allocations and their 3-year funding sources. |
| Jul 23, 2026 11:11 AM | I was working on our application (#35055) but it no longer shows in my Work Assignments or as an application in progress. The application does still show in the WebGrants portal of our Executive Director (Jennifer Sunshine). Thanks for any assistance in getting me reconnected to our application. Thanks, Susan Leung (sleung1) | To provide access to other users on an application in Webgrants, the initial applicant will enter the application and go under the “General Information” component, select the “Edit Form” button, and the “additional contacts” dropdown list will provide users in the agency that can be selected to have access to the application. |
| Jul 28, 2026 1:06 PM | In the additional documentation required section of our grant application, it says annual audit. When I click on annual audit i am not prompted to select the Annual audit file to attach to our VOCA grant application. How do I attach our annual audit and approved 26/27 budget to our VOCA grant application? | Your agency’s VOCA application should be in Editing Status. Open the application Click on the green button on the right, labeled Edit Application Scroll down to the bottom of the Application Detail page to the words “ Additional Documentation Required” Click on those words, "Additional Documentation Required” That will open a new page, Scroll down under the heading Named Attachments and click on the word Audit. This will open a screen to attach a file. Select a file from your local drive Add the description Click the green button labeled Save File |
| Jul 28, 2026 4:32 PM | Our agency is a direct victim service provider. Who do we need to consult with to meet the Certification of Collaboration requirement? | Please review the following sections for the Certification of Collaboration requirements: RFP, Page 23: Refer to Narrative Question #9. RFP, Page 26: Refer to the section titled Certification of Consultation/Collaboration. WebGrants: Refer to the Certification of Collaboration component, which states: The New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission requires that all funded state, local and tribal governmental and non-governmental subrecipients certify that they have consulted with victim services programs and other governmental service providers during the development of their subgrant applications. Therefore, all agencies must submit, as a part of this application, the certification found in the application section. Please note that multidisciplinary teams, coordinated community responses, and task forces do not qualify. Consultation means meeting with these entities in the development of this application. Please provide specific examples of collaboration with tribal, non-profit, non-governmental, and/or governmental victim service providers during the past year. For agencies that are direct victim service providers: You must consult with other victim service providers and/or appropriate governmental service providers during the development of your application. The consultation should be meaningful and directly related to the planning and preparation of the proposed project. Be sure to describe these collaborative efforts in your application and include specific examples that demonstrate how the consultation informed or strengthened your proposal. |
| Jul 28, 2026 11:46 PM | We are contemplating a project design that would provide services through both employees and contracted professionals who would provide the same direct victim services. The intent is to expand project capacity by contracting for additional services that cannot be provided with our existing staff resources, while also ensuring continuity of services during periods of staffing transitions or other temporary reductions in capacity. We would retain responsibility for all project administration, case assignment, reporting, fiscal management, compliance, and oversight. Would CVRC consider this arrangement to be a procurement contract rather than a subaward (subrecipient relationship)? | Please refer to 2 CFR § 200.331 where specific facts can be applied in the determination of whether a particular arrangement meets the definition of a contractor or a subrecipient. The key distinction is not whether the contractor provides direct services to beneficiaries, but whether the entity is carrying out part of the federal program as a subrecipient or is providing goods or services to support an organization's implementation of the program. A contractor under 2 CFR § 200.331: The contractor provides services within its normal business operations. The contractor provides similar services to many purchasers (if applicable). The contractor is not responsible for determining programmatic eligibility, making programmatic decisions, or carrying out a substantive portion of the federal program. The contractor operates under your organization's direction and oversight rather than exercising independent responsibility for meeting A subrecipient would typically: Be responsible for carrying out a distinct portion of the federal program. Exercise programmatic decision-making. Be responsible for meeting federal program objectives. Have responsibility for compliance requirements applicable to its portion of the award. This arrangement would generally be more consistent with a procurement contract (contractor relationship) than a subaward (subrecipient relationship) under the federal guidance in 2 CFR § 200.331. |
| Jul 30, 2026 9:44 AM | Can the difference in the rate of pay for a professional be used as Match? example: hourly fee is $400, I pay them only $81 per hour. | Yes, please maintain written documentation to support the calculation. |
| Jul 30, 2026 10:25 AM | On July 13th you a personnel question was answered about job descriptions and resumes required for the application, "The requirements to submit job descriptions and resumes with your application only applies to personnel positions for which you are requesting VOCA funding." My question is if we are sending resumes does that mean that if we already have staff in a non-grant (VOCA) funded position that we would like to move to a grant funded position those are the resumes we should include? | Yes, if you are applying for VOCA funds to support a position that is already filled, please include the resume. Please keep in mind, Federal funds may not be used to supplant. VOCA funds may not replace expenses previously paid by another funding source, except if there was a reduction, expiration, or loss of the prior funding. |
| Jul 30, 2026 12:10 PM | The Match Requirements section states that the match is 25 percent of the federal grant amount, calculated as the federal amount requested divided by four, and provides the example of a $30,000 federal request with a $7,500 match and $37,500 total project cost. The Project Budget and Budget Narrative section states that applicants must provide a 20 percent matching amount of the total project cost. Can you clarify whether the 25% of the federal request and 20% of the total project cost calculations represent the same match requirement? | The calculation is 25% of the federal grant amount or 20% of the overall project budget. In this example the federal grant amount is $30,000, at 25%, match is $7,500 The overall project budget is $37,500. If you calculate 20% of the overall project budget it is $7,500 which is the required match. |
| Jul 30, 2026 12:12 PM | I cannot find where to download documents for signature for the VOCA application. Where do I look for them within the WebGrants management system? | Your agency’s VOCA application should be in Editing Status. Open the application Click on the green button on the right, labeled Edit Application Scroll down to the bottom of the Application Detail page to the words “ Additional Documentation Required” Click on those words, "Additional Documentation Required” That will open a new page, Scroll down under the heading Named Attachments and click the one you are trying to upload. You may also click on "Other Additional Documentation" to upload a file. This will open a screen to attach a file. Select a file from your local drive Add the description Click the green button labeled Save File |
| Jul 30, 2026 4:48 PM | Hello. Does the FFY2027 Competitive Solicitation establish a new funding cycle under which successful applicants may be eligible for continuation funding in future federal fiscal years (subject to available funding and performance), or does CVRC anticipate issuing a new competitive solicitation for FFY2028? | Please refer to Page 4, paragraph 5, last sentence in the RFP reads: Funding under this solicitation may be awarded for an initial 12-month project period, with continuation funding for up to three additional years, subject to the availability of federal funds, satisfactory performance, compliance with award requirements, and Commission approval. |
| Jul 31, 2026 12:51 AM | On page 16 of the RFP, it says "Match activities and services must be listed in the Primary Project Components." 1. Do match activities/services need measurable objectives? For example, do we need to say something like "5 victims will receive emotional support services using match funds"? 2. Should each match activity/service be its own PPC regardless of if we also have a VOCA-funded PPC for the same activity/service? OR do we add the match activity/service (and MO#) to the VOCA-funded PPCs (under Implementing Activities?) and then explain which MO numbers correlate to the match MOs vs the VOCA-funded MOs? | Match activities and services do not need to be separately identified in the Primary Project Components (PPC’s), unless the goals are distinctly different than the services you are providing under the award. |
| Jul 31, 2026 1:12 AM | If I would like to try to request to waive the requirement for the use of volunteers (page 17), where do I submit my request? Is there any specific information that should be included in such a request? Thanks! | To request a waiver of the requirement for the use of volunteers, an agency will need to submit a written waiver request to the Director of NMCVRC explaining: 1. Why volunteers cannot reasonably be used 2. What recruitment efforts have been made ( if applicable), and 3. Why the program can still effectively provide service without volunteers. This document may be uploaded within the application under "Other Additional Documentation.” Your agency’s VOCA application should be in Editing Status. Open the application Click on the green button on the right, labeled Edit Application Scroll down to the bottom of the Application Detail page to the words “ Additional Documentation Required” Click on those words, "Additional Documentation Required” That will open a new page, Scroll down under the heading Named Attachments and click the one you are trying to upload. You may also click on "Other Additional Documentation" to upload a file. This will open a screen to attach a file. Select a file from your local drive Add the description Click the green button labeled Save File |
| Jul 31, 2026 9:28 AM | Hello, I see that we now must provide a screenshot of our active SAM.gov registration. We have this, with our CAGE code and UEI number consistent, but we have not yet updated our SAM.gov to our new organization name. Is this acceptable? | Yes, If you are in the process of updating your organization name change through SAM.gov, please provide CVRC the current SAM registration, the CAGE Code and the organization’s UEI number. |
| Aug 1, 2026 2:10 PM | In the budget section, it states: "A complete, itemized, operational project budget narrative must be completed in the budget section on the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission WebGrants Online Grants Management System showing justification for specific items or categories. Justification should clearly indicate that the items being requested are essential to the achievement of the stated objectives. The match must be included and adequately address the type of match and, if in-kind, how the cash value was determined. This is an extremely important section." However I can't find where to put the Budget Narrative. Would it go under Budget Justification? | Yes, the budget narrative is included in the budget justification. |
| Aug 1, 2026 2:15 PM | Where can I find the CVRC Suitability to Interact with Minors Form? | The CVRC Suitable to Interact with Minors form can be found on the CVRC website at cvrc.nm.gov Click on For Service Providers => Resources => Documents to Download Scroll down to the heading Determination of Suitability All documentation is accessible there. |
| Aug 3, 2026 8:18 AM | With regards to the Certificate of Collaboration, what is meant by "Consultation means meeting with these entities in the development of THIS application"? Would meetings with service providers as part of the ongoing provision of services meet this requirement? | The meetings must provide consultation with entities in the development of this application. Multidisciplinary teams, coordinated community response, and task force meetings do NOT qualify. The Certification of Collaboration is intended to demonstrate that meaningful collaboration has occurred between the applicant and its identified partners. Applicants should include multiple meetings or collaborative activities, as applicable, and clearly describe the purpose, goals, and outcomes of those interactions to illustrate the nature and extent of the partnership. This documentation helps demonstrate that project partners have been actively engaged in planning, coordinating, and supporting the proposed project. |
| Aug 3, 2026 9:06 AM | If awarded, would CVRC permit a budget amendment to reallocate funds between approved budget categories if project needs change? For example, if fewer contracted services are needed than anticipated because existing staff are able to provide those services, would funds budgeted for contracted professionals be eligible for reallocation to personnel costs to support the same approved project activities, subject to CVRC approval? | Yes, budget amendments to reallocate funds among approved budget categories are permitted, subject to CVRC approval and in accordance with applicable VOCA rules and regulations. |
| Aug 3, 2026 12:36 PM | How do I enable our Finance Director to have access to this application? | Your agency application should be in editing status Click on the application Click on the green button labeled Edit Application Under Application Details Component Click on General Information Scroll down and click on the green button labeled Edit Form Scroll down to Additional Contacts Select any additional contacts within your organization that will also manage this grant Click on the green button labeled Save Form Information |