OVC FY25 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "OVC FY25 Housing Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking," aimed at providing funding for housing and support services to victims of human trafficking. The program focuses on facilitating rapid rehousing through transitional housing and short-term housing assistance, including rental and utility payment support, to help victims achieve stability and permanent housing. With an estimated total program funding of $16.8 million and an award ceiling of $1.2 million, the OVC anticipates making approximately 17 awards. Interested applicants, including state government entities and local government units, must submit their proposals by February 24, 2026, and can reach out to the Response Center at OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov for further assistance.
Eligible Applicants
State Government Entities: For the purposes of this NOFO, “state” means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. “Other” Entities Definition: Other Units of Local Government: For the purposes of this notice of funding opportunity, other units of local government include towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state. Additional Applicant Eligibility Factors Nonprofit organizations that hold money in offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding paying the tax described in 26 U.S.C. § 511(a) are not eligible to apply.