O-OVC-2021-63003: OVC FY 2021 Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services (O-OVC-2026-172790). Status: Closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left). It is in our archive of Office for Victims of Crime notices from 2021.
Office for Victims of Crime offered grants of up to $600,000 to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $15.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 16, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 19, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$600,000
- Total funding$15.0 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-OVC-2022-171256 | April 18, 2022 | Closed June 9, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 14, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 16, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Services for Trafficking Victims awards averaged $744,323; this notice allows up to $600,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (80% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This program will provide funding for housing opportunities to victims of human trafficking, as defined by 22 U.S.C. 7102.
Who has won Services for Trafficking Victims grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Services for Trafficking Victims (16.320) awarded $310 million across 416 grant awards, an average of $744,323 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icf Incorporated, L.L.C. | Virginia | 4 | $10.5 million |
| Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking | California | 9 | $8.6 million |
| Youth Collaboratory Inc | Pennsylvania | 1 | $6.0 million |
| Freedom Network USA | District of Columbia | 4 | $5.5 million |
| Ruby's Place | California | 5 | $4.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, O-OVC-2026-172790, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-OVC-2021-63003 still open?
No. It closed on April 16, 2021. A newer notice is open: O-OVC-2026-172790, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).
Who can apply for OVC FY 2021 Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking?
Office for Victims of Crime accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for OVC FY 2021 Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking?
Closed April 16, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $600,000 each. About $15.0 million in total across about 25 awards.
Who has won Services for Trafficking Victims grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Icf Incorporated, L.L.C., Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking, Youth Collaboratory Inc. The program made 416 awards worth $310 million in that time.
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