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

USDOJ-OJP-OVC Posted O-OVC-2026-172758

Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Invited to Apply – Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence Program. This opportunity provides funding for shelter and transitional housing and other assistance to victims of domestic violence and their companion animals, which under this program means pets, service animals, emotional support animals, and horses. Most domestic violence shelters do not allow pets, and the reasons for this may vary. This grant program will provide funding to enable those shelters that want to expand their programming to house domestic violence victims and their pets.

Eligibility

This application is for invited applicants only. Other applicants are not eligible to apply.
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
$600,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$2,200,000.00
Expected Awards
5
Key Dates
Posted
September 22, 2026
Closes
September 23, 2026
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Office for Victims of Crime
Agency Code
USDOJ-OJP-OVC
Funding Instrument
Other