Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-2055Passed

This resolution accepts a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville, specifically for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant funds will be used to support counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel related to victim services.

A resolution accepting a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel.

12 sponsors
Introduced 6/4/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution
Passed 6/16/2026

What it does

  • 1Acceptance of VOCA grant funding from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration
  • 2Allocation of funds to counselor and victim advocate positions within the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
  • 3Use of grant funds for purchasing supplies and subsidizing travel expenses

This resolution accepts a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville, specifically for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The grant funds will be used to support counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel related to victim services.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of NashvilleMetropolitan Nashville Police DepartmentTennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs

Activity timeline

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  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Grant

Legislative history

6/16/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
6/16/2026
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
6/15/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
6/9/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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