income_security_and_social_services · USDOJ-OJP-OVC

OVC FY25 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking

Office for Victims of Crime · O-OVC-2025-172523

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $1.6M

Total Program Funding

$4.8M

Expected Awards

Deadline

March 11, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVC FY25 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking. Office for Victims of Crime. This NOFO will develop, enhance, and coordinate programs and activities geared toward improving outcomes for child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking. Outcomes for child and youth victims of human trafficking will be improved through the development and implementation of a statewide or... up to $1,600,000 per award; $4,800,000 total program funding; ~3 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

State governments, Other eligible entities, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•This funding opportunity will support state or Tribal jurisdictions that have never received Improving Outcomes funding as well as those that have ...
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-03-11

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO will develop, enhance, and coordinate programs and activities geared toward improving outcomes for child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking. Outcomes for child and youth victims of human trafficking will be improved through the development and implementation of a statewide or Tribal jurisdiction-wide strategic plan addressing challenges related to identifying and serving child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking, as well as identifying, investigating, and prosecuting traffickers.

Who Can Apply

This funding opportunity will support state or Tribal jurisdictions that have never received Improving Outcomes funding as well as those that have previously received funding. To be considered for FY 2025 funding, all entities that have current OVC Improving Outcomes awards with project periods that will overlap with the proposed project must clearly describe how the proposed project would differ from, or expand, their existing OVC-funded projects, including a new scope, services, cost items, or a distinct geographic scope not included in the original application.

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $1.6M
Total Program Funding: $4.8M
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: December 30, 2025

Application Deadline: March 11, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this funding opportunity. OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov

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