Opportunity Information: Apply for O OVC 2022 171307
The OVC FY 2022 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking grant (Funding Opportunity Number O-OVC-2022-171307) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), under CFDA 16.320. It is designed to expand and strengthen community capacity to identify human trafficking victims and deliver direct, meaningful services that help them reach safety, stability, and longer-term recovery. The overarching purpose aligns with the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) priorities, including advancing civil rights and racial equity, increasing access to justice, supporting crime victims and people impacted by the justice system, strengthening community safety, protecting the public from emerging threats, and building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
At its core, the program focuses on supporting victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches. In practical terms, that means projects should be built around the needs, choices, and safety of trafficking survivors, while recognizing how trauma can affect decision-making, engagement with service systems, and interactions with authorities. OVC emphasizes efforts that promote justice, access, and empowerment, which often translates into coordinated service models that reduce barriers to help, improve victim identification, and provide services in ways that are culturally responsive and equitable. The program specifically funds services for victims of human trafficking as defined in federal law at 22 U.S.C. 7102(11), ensuring that supported activities align with the legal definition used across federal anti-trafficking work.
The funding instrument is a grant, with an award ceiling of $950,000 per award, and the program anticipated making about 33 awards. The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2022, with an original application deadline of June 14, 2022. The activity category is Income Security and Social Services, reflecting the program's emphasis on practical, stabilizing assistance and supportive services rather than purely enforcement or research efforts. While the summary information does not list required project components, the program description signals that competitive proposals would be expected to demonstrate strong local capacity or a clear plan to build capacity, effective victim identification strategies, and partnerships that connect survivors to comprehensive services.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and city or township 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 other than federally recognized tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The listing also includes an “Others” category, indicating that additional eligibility details may apply based on clarifications in the full solicitation. This wide eligibility range is consistent with OVC's goal of supporting multidisciplinary, community-based responses, since trafficking victims often need help across multiple systems, including social services, housing, health care, legal support, and victim advocacy.
Overall, this grant opportunity is meant to move communities toward a more coordinated and survivor-informed response to trafficking by funding programs that can locate victims, engage them safely, and provide services that address immediate crises and longer-term needs. The program reflects DOJ OVC’s emphasis on centering victims, applying trauma-informed practices, and improving access to justice and support in ways that also advance equity and community trust.Apply for O OVC 2022 171307
- The Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2022 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.320.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $950,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 33 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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