Office International Programs to Combat Human Trafficking Annual Program Statement
🏛 Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working internationally to combat human trafficking. Eligible applicants typically include U.S. government agencies, international organizations, and NGOs with demonstrated capacity in anti-trafficking work. Projects must align with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act framework and focus on prosecuting traffickers, protecting victims, or preventing trafficking. Activities must support U.S. foreign policy priorities and address country-specific recommendations from the annual Trafficking in Persons Report.
Grants support programs across all eligible countries and regions. Activities may include law enforcement training, victim support services, prevention campaigns, or capacity-building initiatives. Projects should respond to National Security Strategy priorities and advance America First foreign policy goals.
Program description
The TIP Office invites applications for projects that aim to combat human trafficking following the legislative framework laid out in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, and subsequent reauthorizations, to prosecute traffickers, protect victims, and prevent trafficking. Projects should address human trafficking challenges, respond to the priorities articulated in the National Security Strategy, executive orders, the FY 2026-2030 State Department Agency Strategy, and country-specific recommendations in the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, and advance America First Foreign Policy priorities.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capability statement
- Evidence of partnerships/letters of commitment
- Data on past anti-trafficking program results
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 this grant?
U.S. government agencies, international organizations, and qualified NGOs with anti-trafficking expertise can apply. Your organization should demonstrate prior experience in combating human trafficking.
What activities does this grant fund?
The grant funds prosecution of traffickers, victim protection services, trafficking prevention programs, and related capacity-building activities. All work must align with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act framework.
When is the deadline?
This is an annual program with a fixed deadline of January 1. Check the State Department's grants portal for specific annual announcement dates.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, cost-sharing is not required. You can request up to $10 million for a single project.
What is the typical award amount?
Awards typically range from $1 million to $10 million. The total funding pool is approximately $38.5 million across all awards.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the annual Trafficking in Persons Report and country-specific recommendations before writing your proposal. Align your project directly to identified priorities.
- Demonstrate your organization's track record in anti-trafficking work. Include metrics from past programs showing impact on prosecution, victim protection, or prevention.
- Address how your project supports U.S. foreign policy goals and the National Security Strategy. Connect your work to these broader policy frameworks.
- Build strong partnerships with host country governments and local NGOs. Include letters of commitment showing government support and coordination.
- Be specific about measurable outcomes. Include targets for traffickers prosecuted, victims assisted, or prevention awareness reached in your target country or region.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals fail when they don't connect to the annual Trafficking in Persons Report recommendations or country-specific priorities. Vague descriptions of anti-trafficking activities without clear focus on prosecution, protection, or prevention reduce competitiveness. Weak evidence of past program impact or organizational capacity in similar work leads to rejection.
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