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O-OVC-2026-172692

OVC FY 2026 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking

Office for Victims of Crime (USDOJ-OJP-OVC)

Up to $1,200,000
Due Sep 28, 2026
At a glance
Moderate Complexity

This grant is designed to help organizations provide housing and support services to victims of human trafficking. The goal is to quickly move these individuals into stable, permanent housing. The grant can provide up to $1.2 million per award, with a total of $16.8 million available for the program.

Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can offer housing and related support to victims of human trafficking. Eligible applicants include various government entities, tribal organizations, and higher education institutions.

More details

Likely Disqualifiers

  • Not providing housing services
  • Not serving human trafficking victims
  • Ineligible applicant type
  • Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
  • Incomplete application

What You May Need

  • Proof of eligibility
  • Detailed project proposal
  • Budget plan
  • Cost-sharing plan
  • Organizational financial documents
  • Letters of support or partnership agreements
  • Documentation of experience with human trafficking victims

Cautions

  • Cost sharing is required
  • Strict eligibility criteria
  • Short application window

Generated from official source details for readability

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

Special District
Private Higher Ed
City/Township
State Gov
Tribal Org
Public Higher Ed
Tribal Gov
County Gov
Cost Sharing Required

Additional Criteria

Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations, private institutions of higher education, county governments, city or township governments, state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, special district governments, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.

Overview

This grant is for organizations that can offer housing and related support to victims of human trafficking. Eligible applicants include various government entities, tribal organizations, and higher education institutions.

Likely Disqualifiers

  • Not providing housing services
  • Not serving human trafficking victims
  • Ineligible applicant type
  • Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
  • Incomplete application

Use of Funds

Funds can be used for rapid rehousing, which includes transitional housing and supportive services to help victims move into permanent housing and achieve stability.

Total Program Funding

$16,800,000

Expected Awards

17

Cost Sharing

Required

Important Dates

Posted
Aug 19, 2026
Deadline
Sep 28, 2026(32 days)

Application Checklist

0/6 complete
  • Verify eligibility as a qualified organization
  • Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
  • Develop a detailed budget and cost-sharing plan
  • Gather necessary financial documents
  • Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
  • Submit application by September 28, 2026

Award Range

$0 - $1,200,000

Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Total Program Funding

$16,800,000

Official Source

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