O-OVW-2026-172624: OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Office on Violence Against Women notices from 2026.
Office on Violence Against Women offered grants of up to $600,000 (at least $380,000) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 80 awards worth $48.5 million in total. Applications closed on July 14, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 3, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$600,000
- Award floor$380,000
- Total funding$48.5 million
- Expected awards80
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-OVW-2025-172389 | May 6, 2025 | Closed June 9, 2025 | Closed |
| O-OVW-2024-171925 | February 12, 2024 | Closed April 9, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 14, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault awards averaged $507,006; this notice allows up to $600,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (94% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the 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 has won Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault (16.736) awarded $192 million across 378 grant awards, an average of $507,006 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Alliance for Safe Housing, Inc. (the) | District of Columbia | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Unity House of Troy, Inc. | New York | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Mujeres Unidas En Justicia Educacion y Reforma, Inc. | Florida | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Transitions | Washington | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Riverview Center Inc. | Illinois | 2 | $1.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-OVW-2026-172624 still open?
No. It closed on July 14, 2026.
Who can apply for 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 accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program?
Closed July 14, 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 $600,000 each. About $48.5 million in total across about 80 awards.
Who has won Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were District Alliance for Safe Housing, Inc. (the), Unity House of Troy, Inc., Mujeres Unidas En Justicia Educacion y Reforma, Inc. The program made 378 awards worth $192 million in that time.
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