2026 Enhanced Collaborative Human Trafficking Grant

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Office of Interpersonal Violence is seeking a qualified nonprofit, government agency, or service provider to serve as a statewide sub‑recipient for the 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking. The award will fund rapid‑response coordinators who will link Human Trafficking Program Navigators with direct service providers, manage referrals, provide technical assistance, oversee reimbursements, and maintain data reporting throughout a 12‑month performance period. • Total funding pool: $294,425 (approximately $98,141 earmarked for sub‑grants). • Period of Performance: 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sep 2027 (12 months). • Eligible applicants: nonprofit, government, or qualified service providers with trauma‑informed victim services experience. • Required match: cash or in‑kind. • Core duties: referral database management, MOU coordination, invoice review, monthly reporting of service metrics, and participation in multidisciplinary task‑force meetings. • Application deadline: 28 Sep 2026 (5 pm). Questions due: 18 Sep 2026 (5 pm). • Point of contact: Qualandia Hooker, Grant Analyst, (601) 576‑7062, [email protected]. • Evaluation: minimum score 70/100; emphasis on organizational capacity, work plan, budget, and past performance.