FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services
🏛 Office for Victims of Crime (USDOJ-OJP-OVC)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofit organizations and public agencies working with human trafficking victims to strengthen task forces, legal services, and victim support. Applicants must be established 501(c)(3) nonprofits or public entities actively engaged in anti-trafficking work. Multi-entity projects require one lead applicant with other partners listed as subrecipients. Organizations with offshore accounts used to avoid unrelated business income taxes are ineligible.
Eligible applicants include anti-trafficking task forces, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), legal service providers, and organizations providing victim services. The grant supports training, capacity-building, and operational enhancements for victim identification and prosecution support. Applications must demonstrate victim-centered approaches and commitment to serving trafficking survivors.
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Program description
This opportunity will assist OVC-funded multidisciplinary anti-trafficking task forces and teams (MDTs) and legal service providers by offering specialized training to ensure successful outcomes for victims of human trafficking, as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 7102(11).
Applicants should propose approaches that strengthen Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) task forces, MDTs, and legal service providers’ capacity to identify and serve victims, conduct victim-centered investigations, and successfully prosecute traffickers.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Statement of Organizational Capacity
- Letters of Commitment from Partners
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status or government entity documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Office for Victims of Crime
- 📧 AskOVC@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-353-2138
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 16.320 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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$3,499,999
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$2,999,942
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$2,997,522
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$2,500,000
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$2,495,790
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$2,000,000
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$1,999,999
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$1,633,437
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$1,500,000
Top States by Funding
- CA 18 awards $19.5M
- VA 8 awards $17.3M
- NY 10 awards $10.3M
- PA 2 awards $7.0M
- DC 5 awards $6.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.320). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $81,033,744 |
FAQ
What types of organizations can apply for this grant?
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies working in anti-trafficking. If your organization partners with others, only one entity submits the application.
Are there any restrictions on how I can structure my project team?
Yes. Multiple partners must designate one lead applicant. Other organizations must participate as subrecipients, not co-applicants.
What activities should my proposal focus on?
Specialized training, capacity-building, victim-centered investigations, and enhanced prosecution support within task forces and legal service teams.
Does this grant require matching funds?
No. Cost-sharing is not required for this funding opportunity.
What is the funding range for awards?
Awards typically fall below $3,000,000, though exact amounts vary based on project scope and available funding.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly describe your current capacity and explain how training will improve victim identification and prosecution outcomes.
- Use victim-centered language throughout. Show direct survivor engagement in program design and evaluation.
- If partnering with multiple organizations, establish clear roles in writing and designate one strong lead applicant.
- Align your proposal with the Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) framework and demonstrate commitment to multidisciplinary coordination.
- Include specific metrics for measuring success with trafficking victims and document how legal services will improve case outcomes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to propose concrete, victim-centered activities or metrics that demonstrate real impact on trafficking cases. Submitting applications with multiple co-applicants instead of using a lead applicant plus subrecipients structure. Vague descriptions of how specialized training will translate to better victim identification and prosecution outcomes.
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