O-OVC-2026-172692: OVC FY 2026 Housing Assistance 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 2026.
Office for Victims of Crime offered grants of up to $1.2 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 17 awards worth $16.8 million in total. Applications closed on September 28, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 25, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.2 million
- Total funding$16.8 million
- Expected awards17
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-OVC-2025-172519 | December 30, 2025 | Closed February 24, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 28, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- 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 $1.2 million 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 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).
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-2026-172692 still open?
No. It closed on September 28, 2026. A newer notice is open: O-OVC-2026-172790, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).
Who can apply for OVC FY 2026 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking?
Office for Victims of Crime accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for OVC FY 2026 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking?
Closed September 28, 2026. 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 $1.2 million each. About $16.8 million in total across about 17 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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