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Grant for Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance for Domestic Violence Victims

This opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime supports emergency and transitional pet shelter and housing assistance for victims of domestic violence. - Government Buyer: - Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), U.S. Department of Justice - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a grant for service providers (shelters and housing organizations) - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for shelters and transitional housing providers to expand capacity for victims of domestic violence and their companion animals - Includes accommodation for pets, service animals, emotional support animals, and horses - No product part numbers or quantities; focus is on service expansion - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only invited applicants are eligible to apply - No cost sharing or matching requirements - Addresses the gap where most domestic violence shelters do not allow pets - Estimated total funding: $2,200,000; minimum award: $600,000

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is for the OVC FY 2026 program providing funding for shelter, transitional housing, and other assistance to victims of domestic violence and their companion animals, including pets, service animals, emotional support animals, and horses. The program aims to support shelters that want to expand their services to house domestic violence victims and their pets, addressing the common issue that most domestic violence shelters do not allow pets. The funding is intended to enable these shelters to accommodate both victims and their companion animals.

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