OVC FY 2026 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking. This opportunity will fund organizations that provide housing and associated support services to victims of human trafficking as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 7102(11). The primary focus of this program is to provide rapid rehousing (i.e., transitional housing and supportive services that assist human trafficking victims in moving as quickly as possible into permanent housing and achieving stability). Program Details Office for Victims of Crime is a federal agency that offers the OVC FY 2026 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking grant program to support housing and shelter programs. 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 should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, eligible organizations, nonprofit 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 – $1.2M. The application deadline is September 28, 2026 (21 days remaining). 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. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 485, 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. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to transit
• Programs related to housing

Award details

Award range: $0 – $1.2M. Applications close on September 28, 2026 (21 days remaining).

Categories

Housing