Protecting and Rehabilitating Sexually Exploited Women and Girls Through Long-Term Safe Homes
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The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Office on Women's Health (OWH) announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grants under the authority of section 229 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U. S. C. § 237a) and section 1703(a) of the PHS Act (42 U. S. C. § 300u-2(a)). Those grants are funded through the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. This notice solicits applications for initiatives that seek to address sexual violence by providing safe homes for sexually exploited and/or abused women or girls. These safe homes must provide longer-term housing for months or years–sufficient to serve the rehabilitative needs of the populations served–as opposed to emergency shelter, along with comprehensive multidisciplinary care that addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and educational needs of the girls and/or women they serve. Grantees are expected to strengthen partnerships between state- and/or community-level providers which may include healthcare systems, domestic or sexual violence organizations, law enforcement, behavioral health providers, substance use disorder treatment providers, or education providers. By partnering with these and other statewide organizations, these safe homes would improve healthcare providers' ability to help victims of violence and improve prevention of further violence and re-traumatization by providing femal.
The Protecting and Rehabilitating Sexually Exploited Women and Girls Through Long-Term Safe Homes grant program, administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Office on Women's Health (OWH), provides substantial federal funding to support organizations creating safe, long-term residential environments for sexually exploited and abused women and girls. This FY 2026 grant opportunity, funded through the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, seeks innovative initiatives that go beyond emergency shelter to offer months or years of comprehensive care addressing physical, psychological, emotional, social, and educational needs. Grantees are expected to build strong collaborative partnerships with state and community-level providers including healthcare systems, domestic and sexual violence organizations, law enforcement, behavioral health providers, substance use disorder treatment services, and education providers. Organizations applying should demonstrate capacity to deliver multidisciplinary rehabilitative care while strengthening regional provider networks. This grant is ideal for nonprofits committed to preventing violence re-traumatization and improving healthcare responses to survivors of sexual exploitation. By establishing these integrated safe homes, grantees directly enhance victim recovery outcomes and advance prevention efforts across their communities.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
July 20, 2026
Award Amount
$1M - $2M
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Grant Amount
$1M - $2M
Deadline
2026-07-20
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Annual (FY 2026 cycle, deadline July 20, 2026)
Best For
Nonprofit organizations with capacity to develop and operate long-term safe homes for sexually exploited women and girls
Eligibility
Nonprofit organizations may be required to provide evidence of tax-exempt status. When projects involve the collaborative efforts of more than one organization or require the use of services or facilities not under the direct control of the applicant, written assurances of specific support or agreements may be required from the affected parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Protecting and Rehabilitating Sexually Exploited Women and Girls Through Long-Term Safe Homes?
Nonprofit organizations may apply and may be required to provide evidence of tax-exempt status. Applications involving collaborative efforts from multiple organizations or requiring services or facilities not under direct applicant control must include written assurances of support or agreements from affected parties. For detailed eligibility requirements and specific organizational criteria, visit the official OASH Office on Women's Health website or contact the administering agency directly.
How much funding does Protecting and Rehabilitating Sexually Exploited Women and Girls Through Long-Term Safe Homes provide?
Grant awards range from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Specific funding amounts may vary based on project scope, geographic reach, and demonstrable need. Applicants should review the full Fiscal Year 2026 grant announcement for detailed budget guidance and any funding tier information.
How do I apply for Protecting and Rehabilitating Sexually Exploited Women and Girls Through Long-Term Safe Homes?
Applications are submitted through the federal grants portal. The application deadline for FY 2026 is July 20, 2026. Applicants should prepare comprehensive proposals detailing their safe home model, multidisciplinary care approach, partnership commitments, and organizational capacity. Complete application instructions, required forms, and submission procedures are available on the official OASH Office on Women's Health grants website. Contact the administering office for technical assistance.
What can Protecting and Rehabilitating Sexually Exploited Women and Girls Through Long-Term Safe Homes funding be used for?
Funding supports the establishment and operation of safe homes providing long-term residential care for sexually exploited and abused women and girls. Eligible uses include comprehensive multidisciplinary services addressing physical, psychological, emotional, social, and educational needs; care coordination; partnership development with healthcare systems, violence organizations, law enforcement, behavioral health and substance use disorder providers, and education providers; and activities that prevent re-traumatization and improve healthcare provider capacity to serve survivors. Review the grant program announcement for detailed allowable activities and cost categories.
Last updated: July 5, 2026