FY 2026 Increasing Services for American Indian and Alaska Native Victims of Human Trafficking in Urban Centers Program
🏛 Office for Victims of Crime
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Can you apply?
This grant is for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) organizations serving human trafficking victims in urban areas. Urban Indian Organizations as defined by federal statute and Alaska entities co-signing the Alaska Tribal Health Compact qualify. Organizations must provide victim services to AI/AN people living in urban centers. The program funds capacity-building and expanded victim services.
Domestic violence shelters, immigrant services organizations, and tribal organizations focused on trafficking are strong candidates. Fiscally-sponsored projects and coalitions led by eligible entities may also apply.
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Program description
This program is intended to Increase the availability of victim services for AI/AN victims of human trafficking in urban centers and improve the organizational capacity of funded organizations to provide victim services.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (proposal)
- Detailed Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of Support from partners
- Organizational Capacity documentation
- Evidence of AI/AN community ties and expertise
- Evaluation plan
Program contact
- 👤 Office for Victims of Crime
- 📧 OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-353-2138
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.582 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$6,000,000
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$5,000,000
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$4,989,850
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$4,773,490
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$4,000,000
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$3,999,998
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$3,750,000
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$3,000,000
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$2,000,000
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$2,000,000
Top States by Funding
- DC 13 awards $27.9M
- MD 10 awards $17.4M
- CA 8 awards $14.0M
- NY 10 awards $11.7M
- TX 6 awards $11.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.582). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $21,790,217 | |
| 2025 | $47,733,907 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Urban Indian Organizations and Alaska entities under the Tribal Health Compact that serve AI/AN victims in urban centers. These must be organizations, not individuals.
What is the funding amount?
Grants typically award around $450,000, though exact amounts may vary by awardee need and proposal quality.
What activities can we fund?
Victim services capacity-building, trauma-informed care training, victim support services, and organizational systems improvements for trafficking survivors.
When is the deadline?
The application deadline is July 23, 2026. This is a fixed deadline with no rolling acceptance.
What if we were rejected before?
Reapplication is typically allowed. Address previous feedback to strengthen your next submission.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Center your proposal on trauma-informed care practices and culturally-specific services for AI/AN victims of trafficking.
- Clearly demonstrate your organization's expertise serving this population and existing relationships in urban AI/AN communities.
- Show how funding will expand capacity beyond current service levels, not just maintain existing programs.
- Budget for both direct victim services and staff training on human trafficking and trauma.
- Highlight partnerships with law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim advocates to strengthen your application.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without confirmation that your organization meets the strict Urban Indian Organization or Alaska Tribal Health Compact definition. Proposing services that don't address human trafficking or lack cultural competency for AI/AN survivors. Failing to show clear capacity gaps and how your budget addresses them.
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