income_security_and_social_services · USDOJ-OJP-OVC
OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking
Office for Victims of Crime · O-OVC-2026-172699
56 days left
Award Range
$0 – $1.0M
Total Program Funding
$22.0M
Expected Awards
30
Deadline
October 14, 2026
What This Grant Funds
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking. This opportunity supports jurisdictions in developing and expanding a multidisciplinary, collaborative task force approach to better respond to human trafficking through increased victim identification, service provision, and case investigations.
Who Can Apply
This NOFO requires each lead applicant to submit their entity’s application separately in Grants.gov and JustGrants (one application submitted by an eligible lead law enforcement agency and one application submitted by an eligible lead victim service organization). Partnering law enforcement and victim services applicants are expected to submit identical proposal narratives and separate and distinct budgets. Applicants that do not apply with an eligible partner will not be considered for funding.
Eligible Applicant Types
Special District GovernmentsState Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsCity/Township GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesOther Tribal OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)
Funding Details
- Maximum Award
- $1.0M
- Total Program Funding
- $22.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 30
- Cost Sharing Required?
- Yes
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Posted: August 19, 2026
Application Deadline: October 14, 2026 (56 days remaining)
Agency Contact
For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov. Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Monday–Friday. OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov