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

This Funding Opportunity Notice (NOFO) from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime seeks grant applications to improve outcomes for child and youth victims of human trafficking. The program aims to integrate trafficking policy and programming at the state or Tribal level, fostering coordinated, multidisciplinary, and statewide approaches to all forms of trafficking. Up to four awards will be made, each with a ceiling of $1.6 million, for a total estimated funding pool of $6.8 million. Eligible applicants are state governments and federally‑recognized Native American tribal governments. Recipients will design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive service models that address prevention, identification, victim services, and cross‑agency collaboration. • Target audience: State and Tribal governments (public sector) • Funding: Approx. $6.8 M total; up to $1.6 M per award • Number of awards: 4 • Project period: Typically 1 year (not explicitly stated) • Core objectives: policy integration, multidisciplinary coordination, statewide/tribal trafficking response • Required cost‑sharing (matching) – yes • Application window: 20 Aug 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 • Contact: OJP Response Center (phone/email above)