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Victims of Human Trafficking in Native Communities Demonstration (VHT-NC) Program

Administration for Children and Families-IOAS-OTIP · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

Victims of Human Trafficking in Native Communities Demonstration (VHT-NC) Program is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families-IOAS-OTIP (Department of Health and Human Services). The application deadline was June 30, 2023. Individual awards are listed as $300K – $333K, with about 3 awards expected and $1M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments and 5 more. Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.327 (Demonstration Grants for Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

  1. Jan 6, 2023Posted
  2. Jun 30, 2023Application deadline
  3. Sep 29, 2023 (est.)Est. award date
Posted
Jan 6, 2023
Close date
Jun 30, 2023
Est. award date
Sep 29, 2023
Award floor
$300,000
Award ceiling
$333,333
Est. total funding
$1,000,000
Expected awards
3
Cost sharing
Required
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Private colleges & universities
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

Eligible entities according to 22 U.S.C. §7105(f)(3)(A) are states, Indian tribes, units of local government (including federally-recognized tribal governments), and nonprofit, non-governmental victim service organizations. OTIP defines victim service organizations as those that by nature of their current operations serve victims of sexual assault, sexual violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, and youth homelessness. Victim service organizations may also include faith-based organizations, non-profit federally qualified health centers and other non-profit healthcare facilities that serve or plan to serve victims of human trafficking. Bonus points will be awarded to applicants that are, or partner with an entity that is, tribally chartered or has a board majority made up of tribally affiliated members. Board member(s) must be identified by name and indicate their affiliation or relationship to at least one of the following categories of community representation as defined by the Administration for Native Americans: a) federally or state-recognized tribes (Indian Tribal Entities Within the Contiguous 48 States Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs), or b) persons considered to be Native American as defined in 45 CFR § 1336.10 and Native American Pacific Islanders as defined in Section 815 of the Native American Programs Act (42 U.S.C. 2992c). Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

MODIFICATION: OTIP has modified this forecast from its original version to reflect a change in project objectives.  The originally proposed third objective (training) was replaced with public awareness.  This is the only modification to the forecast.

The Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is announcing funds for the Victims of Human Trafficking in Native Communities (VHT-NC) Demonstration Program.  The VHT-NC Demonstration Program’s goal is to directly fund organizations that will build, expand, and sustain organizational and community capacity to deliver services to Native American (i.e., American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and/or Pacific Islanders) adults and minors who have experienced a severe form of human trafficking as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended, through the provision of direct services, assistance, and referrals.  Under the VHT-NC Demonstration Program the following activities are required: 1) provision of comprehensive, culturally and linguistically responsive, case management to Native Americans who have experienced sex and labor trafficking; 2) increase identification of Native Americans who have experienced sex and labor trafficking through outreach; and 3) public awareness activities for the local community and organizations that may encounter individuals who have experienced sex and labor trafficking.

The VHT-NC Demonstration Program is informed by a whole family approach that focuses equally and intentionally on services and opportunities for clients and their immediate family members living within their households.  OTIP is encouraging the establishment of community partnerships, meaningful engagement of Native American individuals who have experienced trafficking, and the hiring of qualified professionals that reflect the communities being served in all project implementation strategies under the VHT-NC Demonstration Program.  Under the VHT-NC Demonstration Program, there is a 12-month project implementation period for the prime recipient to facilitate optional partnerships, on-board new staff, and develop service protocols specific to Native Americans who have experienced human trafficking. However, clients must be served during the 12-month project implementation period.

Under the VHT-NC Demonstration Program, the prime recipient must provide a statutorily mandated 25 percent match (cash or in-kind).

Full announcement & documents

The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 93.327

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$7.87M
FY25$7.87M
FY26$7.87M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.327. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Who was funded under ALN 93.327

Historical data · not a prediction

Since October 1, 2023, 47 grant awards had funding actions under Demonstration Grants for Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking. These are program-wide awards, not awards from this specific notice.

  1. CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES INC$600K
  2. J BAR J YOUTH SERVICES, INC.$600K
  3. NORTH COUNTY LIFELINE$577K
  4. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH$543K
  5. YOUTHCARE$501K
Recipients, states, recent awards and sub-awards →Source: USAspending.gov.

Agency contact (as published)

Administration for Children and Families-IOAS-OTIP
flavia.keenan@acf.hhs.gov
202-690-7037

Places named in the notice

Alaska

Derived from the notice text. A place being named does not by itself restrict eligibility.

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Victims of Human Trafficking in Native Communities Demonstration (VHT-NC) Program”?

The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Victims of Human Trafficking in Native Communities Demonstration (VHT-NC) Program”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $300k – $333k, total estimated program funding is $1,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 3 awards.

How do I apply for “Victims of Human Trafficking in Native Communities Demonstration (VHT-NC) Program”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HHS-2023-ACF-IOAS-OTIP-TV-0046), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.