income_security_and_social_services · USDOJ-OJP-OVC

OVC FY25 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking

Office for Victims of Crime · O-OVC-2025-172524

Closed

Award Range

$700K – $1.0M

Total Program Funding

$22.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

March 11, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVC FY25 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking. Office for Victims of Crime. This NOFO supports will support jurisdictions to develop and expand a multidisciplinary, collaborative task force approach to better respond to human trafficking through increased victim identification, service provision, and case investigations. Each lead applicant is required to submit their... $700,000-$1,000,000 per award; $22,000,000 total program funding; ~30 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

City/township governments, Nonprofits (501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, County governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations (+2 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•This NOFO requires each lead applicant to submit their entity’s application separately into JustGrants (one application submitted by an eligible le...
•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: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

This NOFO supports will support jurisdictions to develop and expand a multidisciplinary, collaborative task force approach to better respond to human trafficking through increased victim identification, service provision, and case investigations. Each lead applicant is required to submit their entity’s application separately into JustGrants (one application submitted by an eligible lead law enforcement agency and one application submitted by an eligible lead victim service organization).

Who Can Apply

This NOFO requires each lead applicant to submit their entity’s application separately into JustGrants (one application submitted by an eligible lead law enforcement agency and one application submitted by an eligible lead victim service organization). Please see the Application and Submission Information section for more specific guidance on coordinating application materials. Applicants that do not apply with an eligible partner will not be considered for funding. Nonprofit organizations that hold money in offshore accounts for the purpose of avoiding paying the tax described in 26 U.S.C. § 511(a) are not eligible to apply.

Eligible Applicant Types

City/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsState GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $700K
Maximum Award: $1.0M
Total Program Funding: $22.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 30
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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