Open — JustGrants due October 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM ET; Grants.gov first-step deadline passed September 28, 2026.Atlas Opportunity Score 82/100
OVC FY 2026 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking
Up to $1.2 million per award for trafficking-victim housing and associated support services. Healthcare relevance is supportive and can include mental health, substance use, crisis and certain medical services.
Funding$16,800,000 expected total funding; 17 anticipated awards up to $1,200,000 each.
DeadlineGrants.gov SF-424 due September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET; full JustGrants application due October 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM ET.
Last verifiedOctober 1, 2026
Required next actionOnly applicants that completed the Grants.gov submission by September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET may continue. Eligible applicants should complete the JustGrants application by October 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM ET and verify housing model, supportive services, match, budget, registrations, and current OVC/OJP instructions before submission.
Broad Eligibility
Eligible direct applicants include state, county, city or township and other local governments; federally recognized and other Tribal governments; public and state-controlled higher education; public and Indian housing authorities; and qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits. A 25% match based on total project cost is required.
Atlas Analysis
Competitive OVC funding for housing and associated support services for victims of human trafficking. Housing is the central funded purpose; applicants should verify the current NOFO's housing requirements, eligible supportive services, match, budget limits, registrations, and OJP submission guidance.
The U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime is accepting applications for FY 2026 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking, Opportunity O-OVC-2026-172692. The program supports transitional housing, rapid rehousing and associated support services for trafficking victims, with the majority of award funds required to remain housing-focused.
OVC expects $16,800,000 in total funding, with 17 anticipated awards of up to $1,200,000 each and 36-month project periods beginning January 1, 2027. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, other local and Tribal governments, public and state-controlled higher education, public and Indian housing authorities, and qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits. A 25% cost share based on total project cost is required.
Healthcare relevance is supportive rather than primary. The service framework can include case management, mental-health and substance-use treatment, crisis intervention, emergency medical care and certain medical or forensic services. N9+ is therefore a conditional fit only when a verified housing-and-services design has a legitimate clinical-access need and the applicant confirms provider licensing, privacy requirements, clinical protocols, budget allowability and compliance with the housing-majority requirement.
Source verificationOfficial government source · www.ovc.ojp.govAtlas last verified this record October 1, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
