The purpose of this program is to develop, expand, or strengthen a multidisciplinary approach to better respond to human trafficking.
This collaborative approach must include victim and social service providers, law enforcement, prosecution personnel, individuals with lived experience, and a range of other governmental and non-governmental partners that work together to provide access to a diverse set of services for trafficking victims and to seek justice on their behalf.
Applicants are invited to apply under three program purpose areas.
Purpose Area 1: Development of New Local or Tribal Human Trafficking Task Forces
Purpose Area 1 funding will help new task forces with critical first steps related to starting up a multidisciplinary task force and establishing a strong foundation of task force co-leadership structure, clear roles and responsibilities, and internal processes and protocols.
OVC expects to make up to 12 Purpose Area 1 awards (for 6 task forces) of up to $750,000 per award ($1.5 million per task force) for a 36-month period of performance to begin on October 1, 2023.
Purpose Area 2: Expansion of Local or Tribal ECM Human Trafficking Task Forces Previously Funded by OJP
This funding will support expanded task force partnerships, refinement and implementation of existing and new protocols, meaningful survivor engagement, and continued commitment to implement a diverse set of proactive approaches that are victim-centered and trauma- and survivor-informed.
OVC expects to make up to 12 Purpose Area 1 awards (for 6 task forces) of up to $750,000 per award ($1.5 million per task force) for a 36-month period of performance to begin on October 1, 2023.
Purpose Area 3: Enhanced Support for Statewide Task Forces (New or Previously OJP-funded)
Funding in this category will assist with a statewide, multidisciplinary response to human trafficking for a statewide task force at any stage of development (new or previously OJP-funded).
OVC expects to make up to four Purpose Area 3 awards (for 2 task forces) of up to $1 million per award ($2 million per task force)
Pre-Application Webinars
OVC FY 2023 Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities Webinar 1
During a pre-application webinar on February 9, 2023, OVC’s Human Trafficking Division provided high-level information about nine planned anti-trafficking funding opportunities and eligibility. Learn about resources and tools to help successfully prepare in advance of the release of this year’s anti-trafficking grant solicitations.
OVC FY 2023 Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities Webinar 2
During a pre-application webinar on March 29, 2023, OVC’s Human Trafficking Division reviewed all planned FY 2023 anti-trafficking solicitations, provided high-level information about solicitation requirements, and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
ECM Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Pre-Application Webinar
During this webinar on April 5, 2023, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.
OVC FY 2023 Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities Webinar 3
OVC’s Human Trafficking Division hosted this webinar on April 20, 2023, to provide information about open OVC FY 2023 anti-trafficking funding opportunities, provided information about solicitation requirements, and conducted a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants.