OVC FY 2026 Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking | O OVC 2026 172693

FAQs: OVC FY 2026 Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking (CFDA 16.320)

What is the OVC FY 2026 Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking grant?

This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) focused on strengthening how communities identify, support, and serve minor victims of human trafficking through improved service availability, quality, and overall delivery.

What is the central purpose of this funding opportunity?

The central purpose is to improve community capacity to provide comprehensive, coordinated services for minor victims of human trafficking, reducing gaps in care and making services easier to access and navigate.

Who is the target population for this grant?

The program targets minor victims of human trafficking, as defined in federal law at 22 U.S.C. 7102(11), the statutory definition used within the Trafficking Victims Protection Act framework.

What does "integrated services" mean in the context of this opportunity?

Based on the title and stated intent, "integrated services" generally refers to a multi-agency, coordinated approach rather than isolated or standalone services. The goal is to connect supports across systems minors commonly encounter so services are more consistent, timely, and developmentally appropriate.

What kinds of systems or partners are commonly involved in an integrated service model for minor trafficking victims?

Integrated models in this area often connect victim-centered and trauma-informed care across systems such as child welfare, schools, healthcare, behavioral health, law enforcement, juvenile justice, shelters, and specialized victim service providers.

What type of projects does this NOFO aim to fund?

The NOFO is designed to fund service-focused projects that build or enhance comprehensive, coordinated responses for trafficked children and youth, with an emphasis on improving how services are delivered across partners and referral pathways.

Is this a grant or a contract?

This opportunity uses a grant award mechanism.

What is the funding activity category and CFDA number?

The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the CFDA number listed is 16.320.

How many awards does OVC expect to make?

OVC expects to make about 10 awards.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling is $950,000 per award.

Does the summary indicate this is intended for smaller pilot projects or larger efforts?

Because OVC expects to make a limited number of awards (about 10) with a relatively high ceiling ($950,000), the summary suggests OVC intends to support robust projects that can demonstrate strong partnerships, a clear service delivery strategy, and capacity to implement meaningful improvements during the project period.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility includes a wide range of entities: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments; and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).

Are nonprofits eligible to apply?

Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education.

Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?

Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.

Are Tribal entities eligible to apply?

Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible, and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments are also listed as eligible.

Are local governments eligible to apply?

Yes. County governments and city or township governments are eligible, and special district governments are also included.

Are housing authorities eligible to apply?

Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.

What is the funding opportunity number for this NOFO?

The funding opportunity number is O-OVC-2026-172693.

When was this opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on August 19, 2026.

What is the application closing date?

The original application closing date is September 28, 2026.

What does the summary suggest applicants should be prepared to include in an application?

Applicants typically should be prepared to document community need, define the minor victim population to be served, explain how services will be delivered and coordinated, describe partnerships and referral pathways, and outline how the project will measure improvements in service access and outcomes for minor victims.

Does the provided summary list required activities or specific program requirements?

No. The brief summary does not list required activities. It indicates an emphasis on integrated services and coordinated approaches, but specific requirements would be contained in the full NOFO.

Where would applicants find information like allowable costs, performance measures, reporting requirements, or match requirements?

Those details would be provided in the full NOFO, which (as noted in the summary) is not included in the text provided here. The full NOFO would contain program requirements, allowable costs, performance measures, reporting expectations, match requirements if any, and other DOJ/OVC compliance obligations.

Does the summary mention whether matching funds are required?

No. The summary notes that match requirements, if any, would be described in the full NOFO.

What is the overall service delivery goal implied by this NOFO?

The implied goal is to reduce fragmentation across systems and improve consistency, timeliness, and accessibility of safe, victim-centered, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate services for minors who have experienced trafficking.