Program to End Modern Slavery Annual Program Statement
🏛 Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to combat human trafficking and modern slavery globally. Eligible applicants typically include U.S.-based nonprofits, faith-based organizations, research institutions, and government agencies with demonstrated expertise in anti-trafficking work. The program funds evidence-based interventions that strengthen U.S. national security and economic interests. Projects may address prevention, victim support, law enforcement capacity, or trafficking investigations in any region.
Program description
The TIP Office invites applications for the Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS). PEMS programming establishes a strategic funding framework to develop, test, evaluate, and scale evidence-based anti-trafficking interventions that directly advance U.S. national security, economic competitiveness, and efforts to combat transnational crime.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 or SF-424 (R&R) application form
- Project Narrative/Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Evidence of intervention effectiveness
- Evaluation plan 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 PEMS funding?
U.S.-based organizations with anti-trafficking expertise, including nonprofits, universities, and government entities. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience and organizational capacity.
What types of projects does PEMS fund?
Evidence-based anti-trafficking interventions that advance U.S. national security and counter transnational crime. This includes prevention, victim support, law enforcement training, and investigation capacity.
Is there a deadline extension option?
The deadline is fixed at January 1, 2099. Check the Federal Register notice for any official amendments or rolling application windows.
How competitive is this funding?
PEMS is highly competitive. The $25 million pool supports multiple large awards ($500K–$8M). Strong applications demonstrate measurable impact and alignment with U.S. foreign policy priorities.
Do I need cost-sharing or match funds?
No. Cost-sharing is not required for PEMS grants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your project directly with U.S. national security and anti-transnational-crime priorities. Weak alignment is a common rejection reason.
- Include strong evidence that your intervention works. Use pilot data, peer-reviewed research, or similar successful programs.
- Describe how you'll evaluate impact with concrete metrics. Evaluation is central to the PEMS framework.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity to manage large federal grants. Include staff qualifications and past federal award experience.
- Frame sustainability and scalability clearly. Show how results can extend beyond the grant period.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when they lack evidence of intervention effectiveness or don't align with U.S. foreign policy priorities. Weak evaluation plans or unclear metrics for measuring anti-trafficking impact hurt competitiveness. Applicants without prior federal grant experience or relevant organizational track record are at disadvantage.
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