[Office for Victims of Crime](https://ovc.ojp.gov)

February 24, 2026

Up to $1,200,000 per award; approx. $16.8 million total program funding; ~17 awards expected.

Supports rapid rehousing and supportive services for victims of human trafficking, with a focus on transitional and short-term housing assistance.

Cost sharing/matching required.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity provides support for projects delivering housing and related support services to victims of human trafficking. The primary goal is to enable rapid rehousing—helping victims transition as quickly as possible into permanent housing and achieve stability. Eligible projects must focus on one or both of the following: - Transitional housing, including operating expenses for new or existing programs. - Short-term housing assistance, such as rental or utilities payment assistance, security deposits, and costs incidental to relocation. The program is part of the Office for Victims of Crime's broader efforts to strengthen victim services for those affected by human trafficking. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: February 24, 2026 Cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $1,200,000 per project - Minimum award: No minimum specified - Total estimated program funding: $16,800,000 - Expected number of awards: 17 --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments (including U.S. states, D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands) - County, city, township, and special district governments - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (except institutions of higher education) - Other units of local government (e.g., towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general-purpose political subdivisions) **Ineligible:** Nonprofit organizations holding money in offshore accounts to avoid taxes under 26 U.S.C. § 511(a). --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361074). - Review the [official funding opportunity page](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) for program details and required documentation. - Cost sharing or matching is required. - For help with requirements or access issues, contact the OVC Response Center. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must focus on providing transitional or short-term housing and related support services for victims of human trafficking. - Visit the [OVC Human Trafficking Grants & Funding page](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) for further background on OVC anti-trafficking initiatives and other related funding opportunities. - For a list of current and past grantees, see the [Map of OVC-Funded Human Trafficking Services and Task Forces](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/map). --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361074) - [Funding Opportunity Details and Guidance](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) - [OVC Human Trafficking Program Overview](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=361074) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Description | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | OVC Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | (800) 627-6872 | For assistance with requirements and applications | | OVC General Contact | — | — | [Contact OVC](https://ovc.ojp.gov/contact) |

OVC FY25 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking

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