This grant is designed to support the creation or replication of long-term safe homes for women and girls who have been sexually exploited or abused. These homes should provide comprehensive care, including physical, psychological, and educational support, and work closely with local healthcare and community organizations.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and institutions that can establish or replicate long-term safe homes for women and girls who have faced sexual exploitation or abuse. This includes private and public institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations, special district governments, independent school districts, Native American tribal organizations, and various levels of government.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of partnership with local healthcare or community organizations
- Proposing emergency shelters instead of long-term safe homes
- Inability to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care
- Not addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and educational needs
- Failure to demonstrate capacity for around-the-clock care
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Partnership agreements with local organizations
- Budget plan within $500,000 - $1,900,000 range
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Plan for comprehensive multidisciplinary care
- Staffing plan for around-the-clock care
- Documentation of past experience in similar projects
- Letters of support from community partners
- Organizational financial statements
- Timeline for project implementation
Cautions
- Ensure the project is focused on long-term care, not emergency shelter
- Partnerships with local organizations are crucial
- Comprehensive care must be multidisciplinary
- Budget must align with the specified award range
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, special district governments, independent school districts, other Native American tribal organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, state governments, and city or township governments.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and institutions that can establish or replicate long-term safe homes for women and girls who have faced sexual exploitation or abuse. This includes private and public institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations, special district governments, independent school districts, Native American tribal organizations, and various levels of government.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of partnership with local healthcare or community organizations
- Proposing emergency shelters instead of long-term safe homes
- Inability to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care
- Not addressing the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and educational needs
- Failure to demonstrate capacity for around-the-clock care
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to establish or replicate long-term safe homes, covering costs related to housing, comprehensive care services, staffing, and partnership development with local organizations.
Total Program Funding
$1,900,000
Expected Awards
2
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 20, 2026(31 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility as a qualified organization
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Secure partnerships with local healthcare and community organizations
- Prepare a detailed budget within the specified range
- Gather necessary organizational documentation
- Draft a staffing plan for 24/7 care
- Collect letters of support from partners
- Submit application by July 20, 2026