This grant is designed to help improve the lives of children and youth who have been victims of human trafficking. It aims to support state or Tribal efforts to create better policies and programs to address human trafficking, using a team-based approach that involves multiple disciplines and covers all forms of trafficking.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments and private colleges or universities that want to enhance their efforts in supporting child and youth victims of human trafficking.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government or private institution of higher education
- Failure to demonstrate a multidisciplinary approach
- Lack of a cost-sharing or matching funds plan
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Proof of eligibility as a state government or private institution of higher education
- Plan for multidisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation of current human trafficking policies and programs
Cautions
- Requires cost-sharing or matching funds
- Strict eligibility criteria
- Multidisciplinary approach is mandatory
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments and private institutions of higher education. State governments are the governing bodies of U.S. states, responsible for implementing state laws and policies. Private institutions of higher education are non-governmental colleges or universities that offer post-secondary education.
Overview
This grant is for state governments and private colleges or universities that want to enhance their efforts in supporting child and youth victims of human trafficking.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government or private institution of higher education
- Failure to demonstrate a multidisciplinary approach
- Lack of a cost-sharing or matching funds plan
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and enhance policies and programs that support child and youth victims of human trafficking. This includes integrating human trafficking policies at the state or Tribal level and fostering a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.
Total Program Funding
$6,811,032
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 14, 2026(48 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state government or private institution of higher education
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a budget plan with cost-sharing details
- Gather documentation of existing human trafficking policies
- Outline a multidisciplinary collaboration plan
- Submit application by October 14, 2026