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ClosedOpportunity O-OVC-2025-172523

OVC FY25 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking

Office for Victims of Crime · Department of Justice

At a glance

OVC FY25 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (Department of Justice). The application deadline was March 11, 2026. Individual awards are listed as up to $1.6M, with about 3 awards expected and $4.8M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, federally recognized tribal governments and others (see notice). Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 16.834 (Domestic Trafficking Victim Program).

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Key facts

Posted
Dec 30, 2025
Close date
Mar 11, 2026
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
$1,600,000
Est. total funding
$4,800,000
Expected awards
3
Cost sharing
Required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

This funding opportunity will support state or Tribal jurisdictions that have never received Improving Outcomes funding as well as those that have previously received funding. To be considered for FY 2025 funding, all entities that have current OVC Improving Outcomes awards with project periods that will overlap with the proposed project must clearly describe how the proposed project would differ from, or expand, their existing OVC-funded projects, including a new scope, services, cost items, or a distinct geographic scope not included in the original application.

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.

This NOFO will develop, enhance, and coordinate programs and activities geared toward improving outcomes for child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking. Outcomes for child and youth victims of human trafficking will be improved through the development and implementation of a statewide or Tribal jurisdiction-wide strategic plan addressing challenges related to identifying and serving child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking, as well as identifying, investigating, and prosecuting traffickers.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 16.834

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$8.92M
FY25—
FY26— est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.834. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Office for Victims of Crime
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
202-353-2138

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “OVC FY25 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, Federally recognized tribal governments and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “OVC FY25 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $1.6m, total estimated program funding is $4,800,000 and the agency expects to make about 3 awards.

How do I apply for “OVC FY25 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity O-OVC-2025-172523), 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.