The purpose of this program is to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs for victims of human trafficking, including those that provide trauma-informed services.
Applicants are invited to apply under five purpose areas.
Purpose Area 1: Developing Capacity to Serve Human Trafficking Victims
The purpose of these awards is to support—
- victim service organizations that have limited or no prior experience in serving victims of human trafficking, and/or
- victim service organizations that have limited or no prior experience in receiving direct federal funding to serve victims of human trafficking.
Under Purpose Area 1, OVC expects to make up to five awards of up to $440,000 each for a 36-month period of performance to begin on October 1, 2024.
Purpose Area 2: Comprehensive Services for Human Trafficking Victims
Awards will be made to victim service organizations with a demonstrated history of serving human trafficking victims with a comprehensive range of direct services. The purpose of these awards is to enhance victims’ access to the diverse services that victims of labor and sex trafficking often require to address their needs.
Under Purpose Area 2, OVC expects to make up to 18 awards of up to $950,000 each for a 36-month period of performance to begin on October 1, 2024.
Purpose Area 3: Legal Services for Human Trafficking Victims
Awards will be made to organizations with a demonstrated history of providing legal services to victims of human trafficking. The goal is to increase the quality and quantity of legal services to assist victims of all forms of human trafficking.
Under Purpose Area 3, OVC expects to make up to ten awards of up to $800,000 each for a 36-month period of performance to begin on October 1, 2024.
Purpose Area 4: Economic Empowerment, Education, and Employment Services for Human Trafficking Victims
Awards will be made to organizations with a demonstrated history of providing economic empowerment, education, and/or employment services to victims of human trafficking. The goal is to increase the quality and quantity of these services to assist victims of all forms of human trafficking.
Under Purpose Area 4, OVC expects to make up to five awards of up to $800,000 each for a 36-month period of performance to begin on October 1, 2024.
Purpose Area 5: Behavioral and Physical Health Services for Human Trafficking Victims
Awards will be made to organizations with a demonstrated history of providing behavioral (i.e., mental health and substance use) and physical health services to victims of human trafficking. The goal is to increase the quality and quantity of behavioral and physical health services to assist victims of all forms of human trafficking.
Under Purpose Area 5, OVC expects to make up to five awards of up to $800,000 each for a 36-month period of performance to begin on October 1, 2024.
OVC FY 2024 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on March 19, 2024, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
Application Mechanics Weekly Webinars
We encourage all potential applicants to register for the weekly “Application Mechanics: Submitting an Application Weekly Training Webinar,” held every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., eastern time. Visit the JustGrants Resources website to learn more and register. Participation in these webinars is optional.
Awards
Number of Awards: 32
Total Amount Awarded: $25,988,148