OpenFederal grantO-OVC-2026-172695

OVC FY 2026 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking

Office for Victims of CrimeCloses Oct 14, 2026(1 day left)Up to $1,600,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal OVC grant for state governments and federally recognized tribal governments to build coordinated, statewide or Tribal approaches to serving child and youth victims of human trafficking. Small businesses, for-profits, and nonprofits cannot apply, so most small-business owners should not spend time on it. Cost sharing is required, and about 4 awards are expected.

Best for
State governments running coordinated anti-trafficking efforts, Federally recognized tribal governments addressing child and youth trafficking, Statewide or Tribal multidisciplinary victim-services initiatives
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies of any kind, Nonprofit organizations and direct-service providers, Individuals or sole proprietors
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Planning, Technical assistance, Operating support, Training
Who can apply
State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
Up to $1,600,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
Applications are due October 14, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range up to $1,600,000, with about 4 awards expected from a total program funding of $6,811,032. Cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments may apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only state governments and federally recognized tribal governments are eligible applicants, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC cannot apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The eligible applicant codes list only state governments and federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofits are not among them.

Summary

OVC grants to state governments and federally recognized tribal governments to improve outcomes for child and youth victims of human trafficking by integrating trafficking policy and programming at the state or Tribal level and building coordinated, multidisciplinary, statewide approaches. Cost sharing required; awards up to $1.6 million.

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2026 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking. The purpose of this program is to improve outcomes for children and youth who are victims of human trafficking by integrating human trafficking policy and programming at the state or Tribal level and enhancing coordinated, multidisciplinary, and statewide approaches to all forms of trafficking as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 7102(11).

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Human trafficking
  • Victim services
  • Child welfare
  • Community development

Program contact

Office for Victims of CrimeOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov202-353-2138

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