Independent research tool — not a government agency. Official notices govern.Refreshed
GrantsJunctionAmerican funding, sourcedMethodology
Closes in 6 daysOpportunity O-OVC-2026-172699

OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking

Office for Victims of Crime · Department of Justice

At a glance

OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking is an open federal grant opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (Department of Justice). Applications are due October 14, 2026. Individual awards are listed as up to $1M, with about 30 awards expected and $22M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public colleges & universities and 5 more. Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 16.320 (Services for Trafficking Victims).

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

Key facts

Posted
Aug 19, 2026
Close date
Oct 14, 2026
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
$1,000,000
Est. total funding
$22,000,000
Expected awards
30
Cost sharing
Required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Public colleges & universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public & Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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.

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 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.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 16.320

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$81M
FY25—
FY26— est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 16.320. 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

When is the deadline for “OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking”?

According to the official notice, applications are due October 14, 2026. Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, Public & Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $1m, total estimated program funding is $22,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 30 awards.

How do I apply for “OVC FY 2026 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity O-OVC-2026-172699), 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.