The Crime Victim Emergency Fund assists with expenses such as rent, utilities, moving expenses, short-term emergency shelter, transportation, and more. As a survivor of crime, your financial hardship needs to be directly connected to a recent crime.
Through a federal grant, COVA electronically distributes funds directly to vendors, such as landlords, to support victims of crime. Victim advocates submit applications on behalf of the victims they serve.
Please note: Applications cannot be submitted directly by victims. If you need assistance, please reach out to a victim advocate who can initiate the application process for you.
Funds are available in Colorado that can help crime victims during times of need. To get started, contact a local victim advocate through a community-based advocacy organization or a systems-based advocate connected to your local law enforcement agency. Search our resource directory to find a resource near you.
Victim Advocates apply for emergency funds on behalf of victims and survivors. Contact a Victim Advocate in your Judicial District by calling a law enforcement agency or community-based victim advocacy organization.
No, you don’t have to report the crime to be eligible for emergency funds.
Yes, please click here to see the Emergency Fund Program eligibility parameters.
Payments are made electronically, directly to the vendor (e.g. landlord).
