This grant is for local governments and organizations to create or expand teams that work together to fight human trafficking. The goal is to improve how victims are identified, how they receive services, and how cases are investigated.
Who it's for: This grant is for city or township governments, special district governments, private and public institutions of higher education, county governments, state governments, Native American tribal organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a government or educational institution
- Lack of a multidisciplinary task force plan
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application
- Missing documentation
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Partnership agreements
- Cost-sharing plan
- Organizational documents
- Letters of support
- Previous experience documentation
- Task force structure outline
Cautions
- Requires cost-sharing
- Strict eligibility criteria
- Comprehensive documentation needed
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, special district governments, private institutions of higher education, public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, state governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. The grant is also open to any other entities that meet the criteria under 'unrestricted'.
Overview
This grant is for city or township governments, special district governments, private and public institutions of higher education, county governments, state governments, Native American tribal organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a government or educational institution
- Lack of a multidisciplinary task force plan
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application
- Missing documentation
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and expand collaborative task forces, enhance victim identification and services, and improve case investigations related to human trafficking.
Total Program Funding
$22,000,000
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 14, 2026(48 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Develop a multidisciplinary task force plan
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Create a budget plan including cost-sharing
- Gather organizational documents
- Obtain letters of support from partners
- Outline task force structure
- Submit application by October 14, 2026