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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program

Office on Violence Against Women · O-OVW-2026-172624

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Award Range

$380K – $600K

Total Program Funding

$48.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 14, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program. Office on Violence Against Women. The Transitional Housing program funds transitional housing and support services for victims who are homeless or in need of transitional housing or other housing assistance because of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (VAWA crimes). Eligible applicants are Tribal, state, and... $380,000-$600,000 per award; $48,500,000 total program funding; ~80 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

County governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, State governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Nonprofits (501c3) (+3 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants are limited to: States, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and other organizations that have a documented history of eff...
•Deadline: 2026-07-14

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What This Grant Funds

The Transitional Housing program funds transitional housing and support services for victims who are homeless or in need of transitional housing or other housing assistance because of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (VAWA crimes). Eligible applicants are Tribal, state, and local governments and organizations with a documented history of effective work concerning VAWA crimes.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants are limited to: States, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and other organizations that have a documented history of effective work concerning domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsState GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsCity/Township GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $380K
Maximum Award: $600K
Total Program Funding: $48.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 80
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 3, 2026

Application Deadline: July 14, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.TransitionalHousing@usdoj.gov. Applicants also may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.TransitionalHousing@usdoj.gov

OVW.TransitionalHousing@usdoj.gov

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