Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education (HTYPE) Demonstration Program
🏛 Administration for Children and Families-IOAS-OTIP
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Can you apply?
This grant is for local education agencies (LEAs) in partnership with nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations. K-12 public school systems can apply to establish or expand human trafficking prevention programs. Eligible activities include training staff to recognize trafficking signs and teaching students age-appropriate prevention education. Geographic scope is national, and no cost sharing is required.
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Key dates
- Aug 31, 2026 Applications open
- Mar 10, 2027 Application deadline in 184 days
- Jun 1, 2027 Award announced
- Jul 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the HTYPE Demonstration Program is to fund local education agencies (LEAs) to establish, expand, and support programs to educate school staff to recognize and respond to signs of human trafficking and to provide age-appropriate information to students on how to avoid becoming victims of human trafficking. LEAs, with the support of a nonprofit or nongovernmental organization (NGO) partner, will provide human trafficking prevention education regarding:
- Avoiding becoming victims of labor trafficking and sex trafficking;
- Indicators that an individual is a victim or potential victim of labor trafficking or sex trafficking;
- Options and procedures for referring such an individual, as appropriate, to information on trafficking and services available for victims of such trafficking;
- Reporting requirements and procedures in accordance with applicable Federal and State law; and
- Carrying out a plan, developed and implemented in consultation with local law enforcement agencies, to ensure the safety of school staff and students reporting such trafficking.
Delivering human trafficking prevention education to caregivers is optional.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from LEA and NGO partners
- Evaluation plan
- Evidence of law enforcement coordination
Program contact
- 👤 Lauren Purnell
- 📧 lauren.purnell@acf.hhs.gov
- 📞 (202) 205-0242
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.327 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,315,785
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$2,294,765
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$2,029,802
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$1,817,952
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$1,800,000
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$1,743,651
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$1,689,554
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$1,683,752
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$1,679,181
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$1,557,038
Top States by Funding
- CA 9 awards $9.8M
- TX 4 awards $6.7M
- NY 3 awards $3.9M
- MN 3 awards $3.5M
- AK 3 awards $3.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.327). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $7,865,434 | |
| 2025 | $7,865,434 | |
| 2026 est. | $7,865,434 |
FAQ
Who can apply for HTYPE funding?
Local education agencies (LEAs) must partner with a nonprofit or nongovernmental organization. Public school districts are the primary eligible applicants.
What activities are covered by this grant?
Fund staff professional development on human trafficking recognition. Provide age-appropriate student education on labor and sex trafficking prevention. Optional caregiver education is also allowable.
Is there a deadline, and when can I apply?
The fixed deadline is March 10, 2027. Mark this date on your calendar for submission.
What is the typical award amount?
Awards typically range from $350,000 to $400,000 for selected projects.
Is cost sharing required?
No, there is no required cost sharing for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Build a strong LEA-NGO partnership before applying. Document the roles and responsibilities of each partner clearly.
- Focus your proposal on age-appropriate curricula. Explain how your program will engage students at different grade levels.
- Include specific staff training plans. Show how you'll help educators recognize trafficking indicators and reporting procedures.
- Coordinate with local law enforcement early. Your plan should address safety protocols and reporting compliance.
- Develop a clear evaluation plan. Demonstrate how you'll measure program impact on staff knowledge and student awareness.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak or vague LEA-NGO partnership descriptions. Unclear roles lead to questions about project implementation.
Proposals lacking age-appropriate curriculum details. Reviewers want specifics on how content changes by student age group.
Ignoring local law enforcement coordination requirements. Failing to address safety and reporting procedures weakens competitiveness.
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