What is the status of the Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program and how do survivors apply?

1. What the program was and why it existed — a fast, confidential alternative to lawsuits

The EVCP was set up by the executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate as an independent, non‑adversarial and confidential claims resolution program to allow survivors to seek compensation from the estate without public litigation; Jordana Feldman—who had worked on the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund—served as the administrator and emphasized speed and meaningful awards ^{[6] [5] [3]}.

2. Timeline and how to apply during the window

The program began accepting claims in late June 2020 (officially June 25, 2020) and set a formal filing deadline of March 25, 2021, with claims processed on a rolling basis during that period; the EVCP website and administrator handled registration and claim submission while preserving confidentiality for those who requested it ^{[1] [2] [6]}.

3. Results: applications received, awards made, and acceptance rate

According to reporting, the program received roughly 225 applications, adjudged about 135–150 claimants eligible, and awarded approximately $121–125 million total; roughly 92% of eligible claimants accepted their offers ^{[4] [7] [8] [2] [5]}.

4. What accepting an award meant for survivors’ legal rights

Accepting compensation through the EVCP generally required a claimant to sign a release that waived rights to litigate further against Epstein’s estate and specified related limitations; some participants who accepted payments were required in certain instances to drop or forgo other civil claims, while those who rejected offers retained the ability to pursue lawsuits ^{[6] [4] [8]}.

5. Current status — closed and payouts concluded

Multiple outlets and the program’s own notices state the claims process concluded in 2021, with final distributions completed and the administrator announcing the end of the claims process; contemporary reporting treats the EVCP as finished and not open to new applicants ^{[2] [4] [6] [3]}.

6. Alternative or subsequent paths for survivors (what sources report)

Sources document that some survivors pursued separate litigation or later settlements tied to other defendants or entities (for example, class actions or settlements involving banks), and additional compensation efforts continued in different forums after the EVCP closed ^{[9] [10]}. Business Insider and NPR reporting indicate other lawsuits and proposed settlements (e.g., Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan) created additional avenues for eligible survivors beyond the EVCP ^{[9] [10]}.

7. Disagreements, limitations, and what reporting does not say

Reporting varies slightly on totals and counts—news outlets cite $121 million, $125 million, and figures for 135 versus 150 paid claimants, reflecting differences in rounding and sources ^{[4] [8] [3] [2]}. Available sources do not mention ongoing EVCP intake or any reopened filing window; they do not provide granular, claimant‑level details about individual awards beyond aggregate totals ^{[5] [6] [2]}.

8. Practical takeaway for survivors who want compensation now

If you or someone you represent believes they have an actionable claim related to Epstein and did not participate in the EVCP, available reporting indicates the EVCP is closed and will not accept new claims; affected people should consult litigation updates and attorneys handling related civil suits and settlements (some banks and third parties have separate or subsequent settlement processes) as described in later reporting ^{[9] [10] [8]}. Available sources do not mention any current EVCP application process or an official way to register with the EVCP now ^{[6] [2]}.

Limitations: this summary relies solely on the provided sources and their published dates; discrepancies in dollar totals and claimant counts reflect differences in outlet reporting and program statements ^{[4] [8] [3] [2]}.