OVC FY 2021 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking

The purpose of this program is to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs for victims of human trafficking. Applicants are invited to apply under three purpose areas.

Purpose Area 1: Developing Capacity to Serve Human Trafficking Victims
The purpose of these awards is to support—

• victim services organizations that have limited or no prior experience in serving victims of human trafficking and/or
• victim services organizations that have limited or no prior experience in receiving federal funding to serve victims of human trafficking.

Under Purpose Area 1, the Office for Victims of Crime expects to make four awards of up to $350,000 each for a 36-month period of performance to begin on October 1, 2021.

Purpose Area 2: Enhancing Scope of Services for Human Trafficking Victims
The purpose of these awards is to enhance the scope of services offered by the organization (directly or through partnerships) that victims of labor and sex trafficking often require to address their needs.

Under Purpose Area 2, the Office for Victims of Crime expects to make 14 awards of up to $800,000 each for a 36-month period of performance to begin on October 1, 2021.

Purpose Area 3: Specialized Services for Human Trafficking Victims
The goal is to increase the quality and quantity of the specialized service to assist victims of all forms of human trafficking.

Under Purpose Area 3, the Office for Victims of Crime expects to make nine awards of up to $600,000 each for a 36-month period of performance to begin on October 1, 2021.

OVC will conduct one pre-application webinar during which OVC staff will review the solicitation requirements and conduct a question and answer session with interested potential applicants. Participation is optional. When the webinar has been scheduled, the details and registration information will be available at https://ovc.ojp.gov/funding/funding-webinars.