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

February 24, 2026 (Full Proposal)

Up to $497,000 per award; approx. $3.48M total funding; ~7 awards expected.

Supports programs that prevent and intervene early for girls at risk of, or victims of, sex and/or labor trafficking through comprehensive services and community partnerships.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) aims to develop or enhance prevention and early intervention services for girls who are at risk of, or are victims of, sex and/or labor trafficking. The program supports efforts to replicate and scale up evidence-based prevention and early intervention models, as well as to implement or enhance activities that identify and provide comprehensive services to girls and young women through strategies such as street outreach, partnerships with youth-serving organizations, collaboration with juvenile justice and child welfare systems, and engagement with other key community stakeholders. --- ## Due Dates - Full proposal deadline: February 24, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per project: $497,000 - Estimated total program funding: $3,480,000 - Expected number of awards: 7 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Other units of local government (including towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general-purpose political subdivisions of a state) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361077) by the deadline. - Review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and program guidelines on the [official OVC funding page](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding). - No cost sharing or matching funds are required. - For technical or programmatic questions, contact the OJP Response Center (see below). --- ## Additional Information - The program focuses on preventing and reducing victimization among girls vulnerable to trafficking, with an emphasis on comprehensive, collaborative service delivery. - Activities may include direct outreach, partnerships with youth-serving systems, and efforts to scale or replicate proven models. --- ## External Links - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361077) - [OVC Human Trafficking Grants & Funding Page](https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/grants-funding) - [Funder Home Page: Office for Victims of Crime](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 Preventing Trafficking of Girls

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