Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education (HTYPE) Demonstration Program

The Human Trafficking Youth Prevention Education (HTYPE) Demonstration Program provides cooperative‑agreement funding to up to three local education agencies (LEAs) that partner with a nonprofit or NGO to develop, expand, and deliver school‑based human trafficking prevention curricula. Funding ranges from $350,000 to $400,000 per award, with a total estimated funding pool of $1.2 million. The program targets school staff training, student education on avoiding labor and sex trafficking, reporting procedures, and coordination with law‑enforcement. Delivery of caregiver education is optional. • Eligible applicants: LEAs, Bureau of Indian Education‑operated schools, or tribal schools – must partner with a nonprofit/NGO. • Core deliverables: staff training modules, age‑appropriate student curricula, referral and reporting protocols, safety plan development with law‑enforcement. • Funding mechanism: Cooperative Agreement (grant‑like, with federal oversight). • Number of awards: 3; award ceiling $400,000, floor $350,000. • Timeline: Application due 10 Mar 2027; award expected 1 Jun 2027; project start 1 Jul 2027. • Optional component: caregiver education outreach.