income_security_and_social_services · USDOJ-OJP-OVC

OVC FY25 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking

Office for Victims of Crime · O-OVC-2025-172519

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $1.2M

Total Program Funding

$16.8M

Expected Awards

Deadline

February 24, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVC FY25 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking. Office for Victims of Crime. This NOFO will provide funding for housing and support services to victims of human trafficking. 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... up to $1,200,000 per award; $16,800,000 total program funding; ~17 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Public And Indian Housing Authorities, City/township governments, Nonprofits (501c3), County governments (+5 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•State Government Entities: For the purposes of this NOFO, “state” means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth ...
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-02-24

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO will provide funding for housing and support services to victims of human trafficking. 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). Projects under this program must be used for one or more of the following purposes: (1) transitional housing, including funding for the operating expenses of a newly developed or existing transitional housing program; and (2) short-term housing assistance, including rental or utilities payment assistance and assistance with related expenses, such as payment of security deposits and other costs incidental to relocation to transitional housing.

Who Can Apply

State Government Entities: For the purposes of this NOFO, “state” means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. “Other” Entities Definition: Other Units of Local Government: For the purposes of this notice of funding opportunity, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state. Additional Applicant Eligibility Factors Nonprofit organizations that hold money in offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding paying the tax described in 26 U.S.C. § 511(a) are not eligible to apply.  

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesCity/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsCounty GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther Tribal Organizations

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $1.2M
Total Program Funding: $16.8M
Expected Number of Awards: 17
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: December 30, 2025

Application Deadline: February 24, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity. OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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