[Office for Victims of Crime](https://ovc.ojp.gov)

March 11, 2026

$440,000–$950,000 per award; approx. $27.7M total funding; ~32 awards expected

Supports the development, expansion, and strengthening of victim service programs for all forms of human trafficking across the U.S. and its territories.

Cost sharing/matching required; open to a wide range of public, tribal, and nonprofit entities.

--- ## Description This program funds projects that develop, expand, and strengthen victim service programs for victims of all forms of human trafficking throughout the United States and its territories. It supports comprehensive and specialized services for both adult victims and programs serving a combination of adults and minors/youth. The aim is to enhance the availability, quality, and delivery of trauma-informed, victim-centered services that address the complex needs of trafficking survivors. --- ## Due Dates - March 11, 2026: Full application submission deadline (application close date) --- ## Funding Amount - Award range: $440,000 to $950,000 per project - Estimated total program funding: $27,700,000 - Expected number of awards: 32 - Cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments (including U.S. states, D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands) - County, city, township, and special district governments - Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Other local government units such as towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or general-purpose subdivisions **Additional notes:** - Nonprofits holding money in offshore accounts to avoid federal tax are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted by March 11, 2026 via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361072). - A cost sharing or matching contribution is required. - Refer to the [program page](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) for detailed instructions, eligibility clarifications, and application materials. --- ## Additional Information - The program supports both comprehensive and specialized services for victims of human trafficking. - Projects may focus on adults, or a combination of adults and minors/youth. - Funding is intended to strengthen victim-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based responses. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Funding Details](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361072) - [Office for Victims of Crime](https://ovc.ojp.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Description | |------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov | (800)-627-6872 | For assistance with funding opportunity requirements | | OVC Contact Page | [Contact Form](https://ovc.ojp.gov/contact) | | General inquiries |

OVC FY25 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking

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