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

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2026 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking. The purpose of this program is to improve outcomes for children and youth who are victims of human trafficking by integrating human trafficking policy and programming at the state or Tribal level and enhancing coordinated, multidisciplinary, and statewide approaches to all forms of trafficking as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 7102(11). Program Details Office for Victims of Crime is a federal agency that offers the OVC FY 2026 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking grant program to support social services. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Office for Victims of Crime through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities and tribal governments and Native American organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Office for Victims of Crime or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $0 – $1.6M. The application deadline is October 14, 2026 (37 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports social services. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Office for Victims of Crime.

Award details

Award range: $0 – $1.6M. Applications close on October 14, 2026 (37 days remaining).

Categories

Social Services