Opportunity Information: Apply for O OVC 2026 172758
Apply for O OVC 2026 172758
- The Office for Victims of Crime in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invited to Apply – Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.582.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-09-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-09-23. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Invited to Apply - Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence Program" is a discretionary grant funding opportunity released by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The program is designed to help domestic violence survivors access emergency shelter and transitional housing without being forced to leave their companion animals behind. In this program, "companion animals" is defined broadly and includes pets, service animals, emotional support animals, and horses. The central idea is to remove a common barrier to safety and housing: many domestic violence shelters do not currently allow animals, which can discourage survivors from fleeing abuse or can create additional risk when survivors try to find safe accommodations for themselves and their animals.
Funding under this opportunity is intended to support shelters and related service providers that want to expand their capacity and policies so they can house survivors and their animals together, or otherwise provide safe pet sheltering and housing assistance alongside survivor services. The grant can be used to strengthen or build programming that addresses both human safety and animal safety as part of a coordinated domestic violence response, recognizing that abusers may use threats or harm to animals as a form of control and that survivors may delay leaving if they cannot protect their animals.
This NOFO is not open competition. It is an "invited to apply" opportunity, meaning only applicants that have been specifically invited are eligible to submit an application. Any organization or entity that has not received an invitation is not eligible to apply, even if it otherwise aligns with the program goals. The listing shows eligible applicants as "Others," but in practice eligibility is limited to the invited parties identified by OVC for this round.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number O-OVC-2026-172758 and the CFDA (assistance listing) number 16.582, which corresponds to OVC victim services programming. The application deadline is September 23, 2026, and the notice was created on September 22, 2026. OVC anticipates making around five awards, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $600,000 per award. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the program is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services, reflecting OVC's mission to support victims of crime and strengthen victim-centered service systems.
Overall, this opportunity focuses on practical capacity-building so domestic violence shelters and housing programs can better serve survivors who have animals, whether through co-located sheltering options, transitional housing models that accept animals, or other forms of assistance that keep survivors and their companion animals safe during crisis and recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Invited to Apply - Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence Program"?
It is a discretionary grant funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The program supports efforts that help domestic violence survivors access emergency shelter and transitional housing without having to leave their companion animals behind.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What problem is this program trying to address?
The program aims to remove a common barrier to safety: many domestic violence shelters do not allow animals. This can discourage survivors from fleeing abuse or increase risk when survivors try to find safe accommodations for both themselves and their animals.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to support shelters and related service providers in expanding capacity and policies so survivors and their animals can be sheltered together, or so safe pet sheltering and housing assistance can be provided alongside survivor services.
Who is the program intended to help?
The program is designed to help victims of domestic violence, specifically survivors who have companion animals and need emergency shelter or transitional housing options that do not force them to separate from those animals.
How does this program define "companion animals"?
"Companion animals" is defined broadly and includes pets, service animals, emotional support animals, and horses.
Does the program include service animals and emotional support animals?
Yes. The definition of companion animals in this opportunity explicitly includes service animals and emotional support animals.
Are horses included in the definition of companion animals for this grant?
Yes. Horses are included in the program's broad definition of companion animals.
What types of activities or approaches does the opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focuses on practical capacity-building so domestic violence shelters and housing programs can better serve survivors with animals. Examples described include co-located sheltering options, transitional housing models that accept animals, and other forms of assistance that keep survivors and their companion animals safe during crisis and recovery.
Why does OVC emphasize animal safety as part of a domestic violence response?
The opportunity recognizes that abusers may use threats or harm to animals as a form of control, and that survivors may delay leaving an abusive situation if they cannot protect their animals.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to the public?
No. This is not an open competition. It is an "invited to apply" opportunity.
What does "invited to apply" mean for eligibility?
Only applicants that have been specifically invited by OVC are eligible to submit an application for this round. Organizations or entities that have not received an invitation are not eligible to apply, even if they align with the program goals.
The listing says eligible applicants are "Others." Does that mean anyone can apply?
No. While the listing shows eligible applicants as "Others," eligibility is limited in practice to the invited parties identified by OVC for this funding round.
What is the funding opportunity number for this NOFO?
The funding opportunity number is O-OVC-2026-172758.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 16.582.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
How many awards does OVC anticipate making?
OVC anticipates making around five awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount is $600,000 per award.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is September 23, 2026.
When was this notice created?
The notice was created on September 22, 2026.
What is the program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
How does this opportunity relate to victim services?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number 16.582 corresponds to OVC victim services programming, and the opportunity aligns with OVC's mission to support victims of crime and strengthen victim-centered service systems.
Does the opportunity specifically mention emergency shelter and transitional housing?
Yes. The program is designed around emergency shelter and transitional housing needs and supporting survivors so they are not forced to leave companion animals behind.
Is the focus limited to sheltering animals, or does it include survivor services too?
The opportunity describes supporting shelters and related service providers in ways that address both human safety and animal safety as part of a coordinated domestic violence response.
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