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OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services Grant

USDOJ-OJP-OVC offers this federal opportunity for work related to Income Security and Social Services, Justice, Community Safety.…

Official application

Award

$0–$3,000,000

Deadline

December 1, 2026

45 days

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Decision snapshot

Potential award

$0–$3,000,000

Official deadline

December 1, 2026

45 days

Eligibility evidence

2 confirmed criteria

5 checks available

Application load

Moderate effort

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Geography

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Organization size

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Program area

Income Security and Social Services, Justice, Community Safety

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Population served

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Matching funds

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

USDOJ-OJP-OVC offers this federal opportunity for work related to Income Security and Social Services, Justice, Community Safety. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.

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Projects should demonstrate a direct, substantive connection to Income Security and Social Services, Justice, Community Safety. This is directional guidance, not an eligibility determination.

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What this grant funds

This opportunity will assist OVC-funded multidisciplinary anti-trafficking task forces and teams (MDTs) and legal service providers by offering specialized training to ensure successful outcomes for victims of human trafficking, as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 7102(11). Applicants should propose approaches that strengthen Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) task forces, MDTs, and legal service providers’ capacity to identify and serve victims, conduct victim-centered investigations, and successfully prosecute traffickers.

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Award range
$0–$3,000,000
Total program funding
$5,000,000
Expected awards
2
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

Compare your program with Income Security and Social Services, Justice, Community Safety.

Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
Limit on Number of Applications: If a project will be carried out by two or more entities (project partners), only one entity may submit the application. The other entities (project partners) must be proposed as subrecipients rather than co-applicants. An entity may be proposed as a subrecipient in more than one application. For additional information regarding subawards, see the Application Resource Guide. 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.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
Funding Opportunity
Contact
Office for Victims of Crime · AskOVC@usdoj.gov · 202-353-2138

Official deadline

December 1, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source record

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Source
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Last checked
10/16/2026, 1:18:38 PM
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Material changes

  1. Updated eligibility, eligibility details.

  2. Updated eligibility, eligibility details.

  3. Updated eligibility, eligibility details.

  4. Updated eligibility, eligibility details.

  5. Updated eligibility, eligibility details.

  6. Updated eligibility, eligibility details.

Verify before applying. Official funder documents control. Derived analysis and preparation dates should not replace the notice.
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services Grant.
Is OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is December 1, 2026, with 45 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/16/2026.

How much funding does OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services Grant provide?

OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services Grant lists $0–$3,000,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $5,000,000. USDOJ-OJP-OVC expects to make approximately 2 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services Grant?

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification);… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from December 1, 2026 using the preparation plan above.