OPEN CFDA 19.019 ↗ Competitive Grant Competitive ~100h typical effort

Child Protection Compact Annual Program Statement

🏛 Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons (DOS-GTIP)

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⏰ Deadline
Jan 1, 2099 in 26467 days
💰 Award amount
$5M – $10M
📊 Total program funding
$12.5M
📍 Scope
International

Can you apply?

This grant is for organizations working to combat child trafficking through international partnerships. U.S.-based nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and government agencies may apply. Applications must propose a Child Protection Compact (CPC) between the U.S. and a foreign government partner. Projects aim to prosecute traffickers, support child victims, and prevent trafficking in all forms.

Foreign governments cannot apply directly, though they may be program beneficiaries. For-profit entities face additional scrutiny and cannot retain profit above allowable costs. The program supports multi-year capacity-building initiatives in partner countries.

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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

  • Project Narrative
  • Budget and Budget Narrative
  • Statement of Government Partner Commitment
  • Organizational Capacity Documentation
  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status or equivalent (if applicable)
  • Partner Country Background and Trafficking Assessment

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.

104
awards (3 yrs)
$366M
total funded
42
unique recipients
$3.5M
average award

Top 10 Largest Recent Awards

  1. $20,147,930
  2. $19,750,000
  3. $13,500,000
  4. $12,500,000
  5. $12,328,500
  6. $9,444,000
  7. $8,216,500
  8. $8,138,499
  9. $7,940,000
  10. $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

Can foreign governments apply?

No. Foreign governments are not eligible applicants but may participate as program beneficiaries or partners in the CPC framework.

Do I need a government partner to apply?

Yes. Your application must propose a Child Protection Compact with a specific foreign government as the implementing partner.

What if my organization is for-profit?

For-profit organizations may apply but face additional post-panel review. You cannot retain profit above allowable direct and indirect costs per FAR regulations.

What activities does this fund?

Projects that prosecute traffickers, provide victim care and support, and prevent child trafficking through government capacity-building in partner countries.

How much funding is available?

Individual awards range from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 with a total program pool of $12,500,000.

💡 Tips for applicants

  • Identify a committed government partner before drafting your proposal. The CPC must be jointly developed with the foreign government.
  • Detail exactly how your project strengthens prosecution capacity, victim support systems, and prevention mechanisms in your partner country.
  • For-profit applicants should carefully document compliance with FAR cost principles and prepare for additional scrutiny during review.
  • Show evidence of the partner country's political commitment and existing anti-trafficking infrastructure you will build upon.
  • Emphasize sustainability and local capacity-building over external service delivery by your organization.

⚠️ Common mistakes

Weak government partnership commitment. Many applications fail because the foreign government partner is not genuinely invested or lacks clear buy-in. Vague prevention strategies. Proposals often lack concrete, measurable approaches to preventing trafficking beyond awareness campaigns. Insufficient attention to victim care. Applicants focus heavily on prosecution but provide weak victim support and reintegration plans.

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