OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
Office for Victims of Crime · Opportunity number O-OVC-2026-172696
Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 30, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | O-OVC-2026-172696 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Office for Victims of Crime Department of Justice |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 16.320 |
| Posted | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Deadline | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $950,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 27 |
| Estimated total program funding | $22,315,250 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Income security and social services |
| Last updated here | Sep 30, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Special district governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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