Deadline: 14-Jul-2026
Applications are now open for the Fiscal Year 2026 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants Program, administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) of the U.S. Department of Justice. The program supports victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are homeless or in need of transitional housing assistance.
The program is designed to help survivors fleeing violence secure safe and stable housing while working toward long-term independence. Through housing assistance and voluntary support services, the initiative aims to improve housing stability, strengthen economic security, and support successful community integration.
Funding supports transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, and a range of supportive services that help survivors obtain permanent housing, secure employment, access occupational training, and rebuild their lives in safe environments.
Focus Areas
The program supports activities in areas including:
- Transitional housing assistance
- Short-term housing assistance
- Housing stability for survivors
- Permanent housing placement
- Employment support
- Workforce re-entry assistance
- Occupational training
- Community integration
- Transportation services
- Counseling and advocacy
- Childcare assistance
- Case management
- Utility assistance
- Rental assistance
- Relocation support
- Survivor safety and recovery
Purpose of the Program
The primary goal of the program is to provide safe housing and supportive services to victims fleeing violence and experiencing housing instability.
Key objectives include:
- Providing safe and stable housing for survivors
- Supporting long-term independence and self-sufficiency
- Increasing access to permanent housing
- Enhancing employment and training opportunities
- Reducing barriers to community reintegration
- Delivering survivor-centered and voluntary services
- Improving housing outcomes for victims of violence
Funding Information
A total of $48.5 million is available under this funding opportunity.
Key funding details include:
- Total program funding: $48.5 million
- Minimum grant amount: $380,000
- Maximum grant amount: $600,000
- Transitional housing assistance available for up to 24 months
- Additional six-month extension may be provided for eligible participants who continue to seek permanent housing
Funding may support:
- Operating costs of transitional housing facilities
- Rental assistance
- Utility payments
- Security deposits
- Relocation expenses
- Housing-related support services
Eligible Applicants
The program is open to organizations with experience supporting victims of violence.
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- Federally recognized Indian Tribes
- Units of local government
- Nonprofit organizations
Applicants must:
- Demonstrate a history of effective work addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking
- Provide both housing assistance and supportive services
- Ensure services remain voluntary and are not tied to housing eligibility
Additional requirements include:
- State and local government applicants must partner with a victim service provider
- Tribes with a victim services division are exempt from the partnership requirement
Eligible Activities
Funding may be used for:
- Operating transitional housing facilities
- Developing new transitional housing programs
- Supporting existing housing programs
- Rental payment assistance
- Utility assistance
- Security deposits
- Moving and relocation expenses
- Employment and workforce support
- Occupational training services
- Transportation assistance
- Childcare support
- Counseling services
- Case management
- Community integration activities
Program Requirements
Funded organizations are expected to:
- Provide both housing assistance and supportive services
- Maintain survivor-centered and voluntary service delivery
- Track and report program performance
- Demonstrate measurable progress toward housing stability outcomes
- Implement activities consistent with OVW program objectives
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who does the program support?
- Victims of domestic violence
- Victims of dating violence
- Victims of sexual assault
- Victims of stalking
- Survivors who are homeless or need transitional housing assistance
How much funding is available?
- Total program funding is $48.5 million
- Individual grants range from $380,000 to $600,000
How long can housing assistance be provided?
- Up to 24 months
- An additional six-month extension may be available for eligible participants
Who can apply?
- State governments
- Federally recognized Indian Tribes
- Units of local government
- Nonprofit organizations with relevant experience
What expenses can be funded?
- Transitional housing operations
- Rental assistance
- Utility payments
- Security deposits
- Relocation costs
- Supportive services such as counseling, transportation, childcare, and case management
Are support services mandatory for participants?
- No
- All support services must remain voluntary
- Access to housing assistance cannot be conditioned on participation in services
Must government applicants partner with another organization?
- Yes
- State and local government applicants must partner with a victim service provider
- Tribes with an established victim services division are exempt
What outcomes does the program seek to achieve?
- Improved housing stability
- Increased access to permanent housing
- Greater economic independence
- Enhanced community integration
- Stronger support systems for survivors of violence
Conclusion
The Fiscal Year 2026 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants Program provides significant support for organizations helping survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking achieve housing stability and long-term independence. With grants ranging from $380,000 to $600,000 and a total funding pool of $48.5 million, the program strengthens access to safe housing, supportive services, employment opportunities, and community reintegration for survivors across the United States.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
