Child Protection Compact Annual Program Statement
🏛 Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons
Can you apply?
This grant is for foreign governments developing Child Protection Compacts with the United States. Applicants must be a foreign government entity or authorized representative proposing a multi-year partnership focused on child trafficking prevention.
Projects must address prosecution of child traffickers, care for child victims, and prevention of child trafficking. The proposed country must commit to joint capacity-building efforts with the U.S. State Department.
Eligible activities include policy development, law enforcement training, victim support services, and prevention programs. Awards support 5-10 year compacts addressing all forms of child trafficking.
Program description
The TIP Office invites applications for projects to combat all forms of child trafficking as part of a potential Child Protection Compact (CPC) between the United States and a recipient country proposed by the applicant. A CPC is a multi-year plan developed jointly by the United States and another government to strengthen capacity to effectively prosecute and convict child traffickers, provide comprehensive care and support for child victims, and prevent child trafficking in all its forms.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Government resolution or official endorsement
- Proposed five to ten year Compact framework
- Detailed capacity assessment
- Letters of commitment from relevant government ministries
- Baseline data on child trafficking in the country
- Implementation timeline with measurable outcomes
Program contact
- 👤 Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons
- 📞 703-516-1684
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.019 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$20,147,930
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$19,750,000
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$13,500,000
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$12,500,000
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$12,328,500
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$9,444,000
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$8,216,500
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$8,138,499
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$7,940,000
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$7,658,006
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.019). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $76,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $55,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $76,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Foreign government entities proposing a Child Protection Compact with the United States. Applicants must represent their country's government and commit to multi-year collaboration.
What is a Child Protection Compact?
A multi-year plan jointly developed by the U.S. and another government to strengthen capacity to prosecute traffickers, provide victim care, and prevent child trafficking.
What activities are eligible for funding?
Prosecution and conviction of child traffickers, comprehensive victim support services, prevention programs, and capacity-building initiatives strengthening anti-trafficking efforts.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. The total funding pool is $12,500,000, so limited awards are available.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost sharing from applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your application on the three core compact priorities: prosecution, victim care, and prevention. Demonstrate how your country addresses all three areas.
- Develop a realistic, measurable multi-year capacity-building plan. Show concrete milestones for each year of the compact.
- Document your government's existing anti-trafficking infrastructure and laws. Identify specific gaps the compact will address.
- Include strong letters of commitment from relevant ministries (justice, health, social services). Show whole-of-government buy-in.
- Provide data on child trafficking prevalence in your country. Use statistics to justify the compact's scope and urgency.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating the scope. Vague multi-year plans without concrete milestones fail. Missing strong government commitment letters across all relevant agencies. Weak baseline data on current trafficking situation in your country.
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