This grant provides funding to improve services for minor victims of human trafficking. It aims to enhance how these services are delivered and their overall quality and availability. The grant is open to various government entities and nonprofit organizations.
Who it's for: This grant is for state and local governments, public and state colleges or universities, federally recognized tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Non-501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Organizations not serving minor victims of human trafficking
- Entities without required cost-sharing funds
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status (for nonprofits)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support from partners
- Documentation of experience with human trafficking victims
- Registration with SAM.gov
- DUNS number
- Completed SF-424 form
- Project timeline
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required, so ensure you have matching funds.
- Strict adherence to application deadlines is necessary.
- Ensure your project aligns with the definition of minor victims of human trafficking as per U.S. law.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, public and state institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and city or township governments. These entities must be capable of providing services to minor victims of human trafficking.
Overview
This grant is for state and local governments, public and state colleges or universities, federally recognized tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Non-501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Organizations not serving minor victims of human trafficking
- Entities without required cost-sharing funds
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to improve the availability, quality, and delivery of services for minor victims of human trafficking. This could include hiring staff, training, developing programs, and purchasing necessary resources.
Total Program Funding
$9,500,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 28, 2026(16 days)
- Last Updated
- Aug 19, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government or nonprofit entity
- Register or update registration in SAM.gov
- Obtain or verify DUNS number
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget including cost-sharing details
- Gather letters of support from community partners
- Compile organizational financial statements
- Submit completed SF-424 form
- Ensure project aligns with legal definitions of human trafficking