Deadline: 4-May-23
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) seeks applications for funding for services for victims of all forms of human trafficking throughout the United States.
This program furthers the Department’s mission by enhancing the field’s response to victims of human trafficking.
Purpose
Applicants are invited to apply under the following three purpose areas:
- Purpose Area 1: Developing Capacity to Serve Human Trafficking Victims.
- Purpose Area 2: Enhancing Access to Comprehensive Services for Human Trafficking Victims.
- Purpose Area 3: Specialized Services for Human Trafficking Victims.
Goals
The goal of this program is to develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs for victims of human trafficking, including those that provide trauma-informed services.
Objectives
An applicant should address all the objectives listed in the Goals, Objectives, Deliverables and Timeline web-based form. The objective in providing these services is to achieve increased safety, independence, self-sufficiency, and well-being for victims of human trafficking.
Objectives include:
- Provision of services to meet the individualized needs of victims of human trafficking.
- Collaboration with and training for local partners (service providers, criminal justice professionals, members of the judiciary, community and faith-based organizations, etc.) to ensure trafficking victims are properly identified and referred for appropriate services.
- Assistance with or referrals to other essential services for victims of human trafficking. Data collection and participation in evaluation activities to determine if the program is meeting stated goals and objectives.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Number of Awards: 35
- Period of Performance Duration (Months): 36
- Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation: $29,300,000
- Award Ceiling: $950,000
- Award Floor: $440,000
Deliverables
The deliverable to be provided is services, measured by types of service, number of new and continuing victims served, and other key data points.
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- State governments.
- County governments.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- City or township governments.
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.