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

Background
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to develop, enhance, and coordinate programs aimed at improving outcomes for child and youth victims of human trafficking. The goal is to address the challenges related to identifying and serving these victims, as well as prosecuting traffickers.

Grant Details
The grant will support the development and implementation of a strategic plan at the statewide or Tribal jurisdiction-wide level. This plan should focus on improving services for child and youth victims of both sex and labor trafficking. Key tasks include:

1) Identifying challenges in serving victims;
2) Enhancing coordination among service providers;
3) Developing training programs for law enforcement and service providers;
4) Implementing outreach strategies to raise awareness about trafficking;
5) Establishing protocols for victim identification and support.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state, local, and Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Preference may be given to applicants with experience in serving trafficking victims or those who can demonstrate collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the grant is expected to be 12 months from the date of award.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity has not been specified in the document. Individual grant awards will vary based on project scope and applicant needs.

Place of Performance
The grant activities are expected to be performed within a statewide or Tribal jurisdiction.