Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking

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Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking
Type Program
Sponsor Organization Office on Violence Against Women
Top Organization Department of Justice
Creation Legislation Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-162)
Website Website
Purpose Transitional Housing Assistance Grants fund safe, short-term housing and services for violence survivors, aiding stability with 6-24 months of support.
Program Start 2006
Initial Funding $10 million
Duration Ongoing
Historic No

The Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking (THAG), established in 2006 under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2005, is administered by the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to provide grants to nonprofit organizations, states, and tribes, allocating over $400 million since inception to support approximately 15,000 survivors annually by 2025. Initially funded with $10 million, it has grown to distribute $41.64 million in FY 2024 across 78 awards, offering 6-24 months of housing, counseling, childcare, and job training to help victims escape violence-related homelessness.[1] Despite its impact, challenges like funding delays and application withdrawals (e.g., FY 2025 NOFO withdrawn, web ID: 4) persist, but it remains a critical resource under VAWA reauthorizations.

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Goals

  • Provide safe, short-term transitional housing for survivors of violence-related homelessness.
  • Offer comprehensive support services, including case management and job training, for long-term stability.
  • Enhance community responses to address housing instability caused by sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.[2]

Organization

The Transitional Housing Assistance Grants are managed by OVW within the Department of Justice, overseen by Director Rose Brewer since 2023, with grantees implementing local programs under federal oversight. It operates via annual appropriations, guided by VAWA reauthorizations like Public Law 117-103 (2022), using the Justice Grants System (JustGrants) for applications.[3]

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History

Authorized by VAWA 2005 (Public Law 109-162) and launched in 2006 with $10 million, THAG expanded with VAWA reauthorizations in 2013 and 2022, increasing funding to $41.64 million in FY 2024.[4] It grew from supporting 5,000 survivors annually in 2010 to 15,000 by 2025, but faced setbacks like the FY 2025 NOFO withdrawal (web ID: 4). By 2025, it has awarded over $400 million, addressing housing instability amid ongoing violence.

Funding

Initial funding of $10 million in 2006 supported THAG’s launch, with over $400 million appropriated by 2025 via annual DOJ budgets—e.g., $41.64 million in FY 2024.[5] Ongoing appropriations under VAWA sustain its operations, with no fixed end as it addresses persistent housing needs for survivors.

Implementation

THAG distributes grants annually, requiring grantees to provide 6-24 months of housing and services like counseling and childcare, tracked via OVW’s JustGrants system.[6] It progresses through local partnerships—e.g., supporting 15,000 survivors yearly—and culturally specific programs, adapting to needs with no set end, though FY 2025 delays highlight implementation challenges (web ID: 4).

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  1. ↑ "Transitional Housing Assistance Grants". Office on Violence Against Women. https://www.justice.gov/ovw/transitional-housing-assistance-grants-victims-sexual-assault-domestic-violence-dating. 
  2. ↑ "OVW Program Guidelines". Office on Violence Against Women. https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/1506671/download. 
  3. ↑ "About OVW". Office on Violence Against Women. https://www.justice.gov/ovw/about-office. 
  4. ↑ "VAWA Reauthorization 2022". U.S. Congress. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1620. 
  5. ↑ "Transitional Housing Assistance Grants". Office on Violence Against Women. https://www.justice.gov/ovw/transitional-housing-assistance-grants-victims-sexual-assault-domestic-violence-dating. 
  6. ↑ "OVW Grant Programs". Office on Violence Against Women. https://www.justice.gov/ovw/grant-programs. 
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