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

March 11, 2026

$440,000–$950,000 per award; project periods typically up to 36 months; cost sharing/match required.

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

Cost sharing/matching is required; eligibility is broad but excludes nonprofits with offshore tax avoidance.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports the development, expansion, and strengthening of victim service programs for individuals affected by all forms of human trafficking across the United States and its territories. The program aims to fund comprehensive and specialized services for victims, with a focus on enhancing the quality and quantity of available resources. Eligible projects may serve adults or a combination of adults and minors/youth, and should demonstrate a commitment to victim-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based practices. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: March 11, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Individual awards range from **$440,000 to $950,000**. - Project period is typically up to **36 months**. - Cost sharing or matching funds are **required**. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments (including U.S. territories such as D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands) - County, city, township, special district governments, and other local government units (e.g., towns, boroughs, parishes, villages) - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Other general purpose political subdivisions **Not eligible:** Nonprofit organizations that hold money in offshore accounts to avoid taxes under 26 U.S.C. § 511(a). --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361072). - Review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed instructions and requirements. - Cost sharing or matching documentation must be included. - For technical or programmatic questions, contact the OJP Response Center (see below). --- ## Additional Information - This program responds to specialized service needs identified by the anti-trafficking field. - Supports both comprehensive and specialized victim service initiatives. - Visit the [program page](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) for updates and additional resources. --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361072) - [Program Information and Resources](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) - [Funder Homepage](https://ovc.ojp.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Description | |------------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | (800)-627-6872 | Assistance with requirements and technical questions |

OVC FY25 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking

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