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

February 24, 2026

Up to $950,000 per award; total program funding: $10,000,000; approx. 12 awards; cost sharing/match required.

Supports programs enhancing the availability, quality, and delivery of services for minor (under 18) victims of human trafficking.

Cost sharing/matching is required; see eligibility for exclusions.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) supports programs designed to enhance the availability, quality, and delivery of services tailored to the developmental stages and needs of minor victims (under age 18) of human trafficking. The initiative aims to improve the range and effectiveness of services provided to young survivors, ensuring that support is developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and comprehensive. Funding may be used for expanding or strengthening victim service programs, improving interagency collaboration, and supporting multidisciplinary responses to child trafficking. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: February 24, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $10,000,000 - Award ceiling: $950,000 per project - Award floor: $0 - Expected number of awards: 12 - Cost sharing or matching requirement: Yes --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments (including DC, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands) - County, city/township, and special district governments - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) - Public/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - Other units of local government (e.g., towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or general purpose political subdivisions) **Additional restrictions:** - Nonprofit organizations holding money in offshore accounts to avoid 26 U.S.C. § 511(a) tax are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361075) by the deadline. - Applicants should carefully review all requirements and eligibility criteria. - Cost sharing/matching documentation must be included as required. - For detailed instructions and program information, visit the [OVC Human Trafficking Grants & Funding page](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding). --- ## Additional Information - The program is part of OVC’s broader effort to provide comprehensive services for all forms of human trafficking, with a particular focus on minors. - Projects should be designed to address both the developmental and trauma-related needs of young victims. - For more information on OVC’s anti-trafficking programs and current grantees, see the [Map of OVC-Funded Human Trafficking Services and Task Forces](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/map). --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361075) - [OVC Human Trafficking Grants & Funding](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) - [Office for Victims of Crime Home](https://ovc.ojp.gov) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=361075) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Notes | |------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | (800)-627-6872 | For assistance with requirements of this funding opportunity |

OVC FY25 Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking

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