Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking State Grant
Forecasted
Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking State Grant supports Ohio service providers in delivering advocacy, care, housing, and education support to help victims and people at risk of trafficking.
Funder: Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Past awards: $6,590–$95,000 in FY26; $16,335.66–$97,574.09 in FY27
Summary: Supports direct services for trafficking victims and people at high risk of trafficking across Ohio.
Key Information: Eligibility is stated for nonprofit direct-service providers; evidence-based and survivor-informed programming receives priority.
Description
The Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking State Grant is administered by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS). It supports direct assistance to victims of trafficking and people considered at high risk of trafficking. Funded services include victim advocacy, mental health services, education and employment support, and shelter and housing programs. These examples are not an exhaustive list of supported work.
Developed in partnership with the Ohio General Assembly, the program was first funded through a previous two-year state operating budget as part of the DeWine administration’s investment in combating human trafficking. Ohio’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 operating budget continued funding. Awards support both county-level and statewide services, with priority consideration for evidence-based and survivor-informed programming.
