OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking
Office for Victims of Crime · Services for Trafficking Victims (16.320)
Posted 19 Aug 2026 · 14 days left
In plain terms
The US Office for Victims of Crime funds multidisciplinary task forces that improve victim identification, services and investigations in response to human trafficking, with grants up to 1 million US dollars. Applicants must form a consortium of a lead law enforcement agency and a lead victim service organisation, and the deadline is 14 October 2026.
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Summary
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking. This opportunity supports jurisdictions in developing and expanding a multidisciplinary, collaborative task force approach to better respond to human trafficking through increased victim identification, service provision, and case investigations.
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Who can apply
- government
- academia_research
- ngo_cso
- community_based_org
- consortium_required
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); City or township governments; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Special district governments; County governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
This NOFO requires each lead applicant to submit their entity’s application separately in Grants.gov and JustGrants (one application submitted by an eligible lead law enforcement agency and one application submitted by an eligible lead victim service organization). Partnering law enforcement and victim services applicants are expected to submit identical proposal narratives and separate and distinct budgets. Applicants that do not apply with an eligible partner will not be considered for funding.