Invited to Apply – Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence Program

The Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime is seeking applications for the FY 2026 Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence Program. Funded projects will provide emergency and transitional shelter, housing, and other essential assistance to victims of domestic violence and their companion animals, including pets, service animals, emotional support animals, and horses. This grant program is specifically designed to help domestic violence shelters expand their physical programming to safely accommodate both victims and their animals. Eligibility is restricted exclusively to invited applicants, and matching funds are not required. The opportunity offers an estimated total program funding of $2,200,000, with an award ceiling of $600,000 per award across approximately five expected awards, and applications must be submitted by September 23, 2026.