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FY 2026 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking

Federal Funding Agency:

Office for Victims of Crime

Applicant Eligibility:

State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized), Native American tribal governments (other than federally recognized), Other units of local government, Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, Public housing authorities, Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other than institutions of higher education,

Due Date:

Grants.gov Deadline September 29, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline October 6, 2026, 8:59 pm Eastern

Funding Amount:

Category 1: Up to $400,000
Category 2: Up to $950,000

Agency Notice of Funding Opportunity:

This opportunity will develop, expand, and strengthen victim service programs for victims of human trafficking, as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 7102(11). Victims of human trafficking frequently require a wide range of services to address their individual needs. Studies have shown that individuals who experience human trafficking are at risk for mental and/or physical health issues, dependence on drugs or alcohol, unemployment, involvement with the justice system, and other negative consequences. This program provides funding for comprehensive and specialized services for victims of all forms of human trafficking in the United States and its territories.

Solicitation

Additional Notes:

This NOFO has two funding categories:

Category 1: Developing Capacity to Serve Human Trafficking Victims Awards under this category will support victim service organizations that have limited or no prior experience in serving victims of human trafficking or victim service organizations that have limited or no prior experience in receiving direct federal funding to serve victims of human trafficking. During the first 12 months of the project period, grantees will work with OVC to build internal capacity to serve trafficking survivors and manage federal awards. Grantees will hire staff who have experience providing services to human trafficking victims or train existing staff to gain the skills or knowledge needed to serve these victims. During the final 24 months of the project period, grantees will implement services for human trafficking victims.

Category 2: Services for Human Trafficking Victims Awards under this category will be made to victim service organizations with a demonstrated history of serving human trafficking victims with either a comprehensive range of direct services or specialized services targeted at the unique needs of human trafficking victims. The purpose of these awards is to increase the availability of services that victims of labor and sex trafficking often require to address their needs. Applicants funded under this category are expected to use OVC funding to support services for victims of human trafficking, either directly or through funded subrecipients. In addition to the services funded through this award, grantees will be expected to have or develop partnerships to facilitate victims’ use of services in their community.