OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime. This opportunity supports the development, expansion, and strengthening of victim service programs for all victims of crime throughout the United States and its territories. OVC invites proposals for projects to provide direct services to all victims of crime, including child and youth victims; victims of elder abuse, fraud, and exploitation; and other types of crime victims. Victim services may include, but are not limited to, emergency assistance, case management, shelter and housing, medical and dental care, victim advocacy, transportation, childcare, legal services, and employment assistance. All services proposed under this program must directly address the needs of crime victims. OVC has dedicated funding streams and grant opportunities for services for victims of human trafficking. As such, human trafficking projects are not eligible for this funding opportunity.

Program Details

Office for Victims of Crime is a federal agency that offers the OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Crime grant program to support housing and shelter programs and social services. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Office for Victims of Crime through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for housing and shelter programs and social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, eligible organizations, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Office for Victims of Crime or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $0 – $500K. Applications are due by June 23, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports housing and shelter programs and social services. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 621210, 236115, 531312. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Programs related to dental
• Programs related to housing

Award details

Award range: $0 – $500K. Applications close on June 23, 2026.

Categories

Housing · Social Services