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

March 11, 2026

Up to $1,600,000 per award; approximately $4,800,000 total program funding; 3 awards expected.

Supports state and Tribal jurisdictions to develop and implement strategic plans to improve outcomes for child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking.

Cost sharing or matching is required.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) aims to develop, enhance, and coordinate programs and activities that improve outcomes for child and youth victims of human trafficking, including both sex and labor trafficking. The program supports the creation and implementation of statewide or Tribal jurisdiction-wide strategic plans to address challenges in identifying, serving, investigating, and prosecuting cases involving child and youth trafficking victims and traffickers. Both new applicants and those with existing OVC Improving Outcomes funding are eligible, provided the proposed project expands on or differs from current OVC-funded work. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: March 11, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Award ceiling: $1,600,000 per award - Award floor: $0 - Estimated total program funding: $4,800,000 - Expected number of awards: 3 - Cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Eligibility - State governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Other entities as specified in the opportunity (see below) **Additional eligibility details:** - Open to jurisdictions that have never received Improving Outcomes funding as well as those with previous or current funding. - Applicants with ongoing OVC Improving Outcomes projects must clearly describe how the new proposal is distinct (e.g., new scope, services, cost items, or a different geographic area). --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361076). - Review the full funding announcement for detailed application instructions and requirements. - Applicants should clearly outline how their project will address the identification, service provision, investigation, and prosecution related to child and youth trafficking victims. --- ## Additional Information - This opportunity is part of OVC’s broader effort to support anti-trafficking programs and strategic planning at the state and Tribal levels. - The program requires a cost sharing or matching component. - Visit the [OVC Human Trafficking Grants & Funding page](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) for more information on this and related opportunities. --- ## External Links - [Grant opportunity details and application (Grants.gov)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361076) - [Funding Opportunity (OVC Program Page)](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) - [Office for Victims of Crime 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 | For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity | ---

OVC FY25 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking

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