Opportunity Information: Apply for OVC 2017 11573
The OVC FY 17 Comprehensive Services for Victims of All Forms of Human Trafficking grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OVC 2017 11573) is a discretionary Department of Justice program administered by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning award recipients should expect a more hands-on relationship with the federal funder than a standard grant, often involving ongoing coordination, reporting, and shared responsibility for implementing key program goals. The opportunity sits within the broader public service areas of income security and social services as well as law, justice, and legal services, and it is associated with CFDA 16.320.
The central purpose of the program is to increase both the quality and the availability of services for people harmed by human trafficking, using the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 (as amended) as the defining framework for what constitutes trafficking. The solicitation emphasizes not only direct victim assistance, but also stronger coordination across agencies and systems so that communities respond in a more organized, consistent, and victim-centered way. In other words, it is designed to fund service delivery while also improving how local and regional partners work together so that victims can access help faster, more safely, and with fewer gaps.
Funding is specifically intended for victim service organizations that can show a track record of providing services to trafficking victims. The program supports comprehensive services for victims of all forms of trafficking, explicitly covering both sex trafficking and labor trafficking. It also makes clear that services should be inclusive across victim populations, including foreign nationals, U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents; adults and minors; males and females; and LGBTQ victims, among others. This signals an expectation that funded programs will not narrowly focus on a single demographic or trafficking type, but will be prepared to serve a wide range of survivors with varied needs and legal circumstances.
A key theme in the solicitation is that effective trafficking response requires more than isolated service provision. Alongside direct services, the program supports efforts to build community capacity through interagency partnerships, training for professionals likely to encounter trafficking victims (such as service providers, law enforcement, healthcare, educators, and others depending on the community), and public awareness activities. The intent is to strengthen the coordinated community response so that identification improves, referrals work smoothly, and survivors are met with appropriate, trauma-informed services rather than confusion, fragmentation, or conflicting approaches across systems.
The opportunity was created on December 20, 2016, with an original closing date of February 21, 2017. OVC anticipated making about 13 awards, with an award ceiling of $750,000 per award. Eligible applicants are listed broadly as “Others,” with additional eligibility details referenced in the solicitation’s eligibility section, but the description makes it clear that the target applicants are established victim service organizations with demonstrated experience serving trafficking victims. Overall, the grant is positioned as a substantial investment in both direct, individualized survivor support and the partnerships, training, and awareness work needed to make local responses to trafficking more effective and sustainable.Apply for OVC 2017 11573
- The Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services, law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 17 Comprehensive Services for Victims of All Forms 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 Dec 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 21, 2017. (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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled OVC FY 17 Comprehensive Services for Victims of All Forms of Human Trafficking.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OVC 2017 11573.
Who offers and administers this program?
It is a discretionary program of the U.S. Department of Justice, administered by the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
Is this a standard grant or something else?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means award recipients should expect a more hands-on relationship with the federal funder than a typical grant. This may include ongoing coordination, reporting, and shared responsibility for implementing key program goals.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The central purpose is to increase both the quality and the availability of services for people harmed by human trafficking, while also strengthening coordination so communities respond in a more organized, consistent, and victim-centered way.
How does the program define human trafficking?
The program uses the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 (as amended) as the defining framework for what constitutes trafficking.
What types of trafficking are covered?
The solicitation explicitly covers all forms of trafficking, including both sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
Who is the intended population to be served?
Services are expected to be inclusive across victim populations, including foreign nationals, U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents; adults and minors; males and females; and LGBTQ victims, among others.
Does the program expect a narrow focus on one demographic group?
No. The solicitation signals an expectation that funded programs will not narrowly focus on a single demographic or trafficking type, but will be prepared to serve a wide range of survivors with varied needs and legal circumstances.
What kinds of activities can be supported besides direct victim services?
In addition to direct services, the program supports building community capacity through interagency partnerships, training for professionals likely to encounter trafficking victims, and public awareness activities.
Why does the solicitation emphasize coordination and partnerships?
The solicitation highlights that an effective trafficking response requires more than isolated service provision. The intent is to strengthen a coordinated community response so identification improves, referrals work smoothly, and survivors receive appropriate, trauma-informed services rather than fragmented or conflicting approaches across systems.
What kinds of professionals might be included in training efforts?
The solicitation mentions training for professionals likely to encounter trafficking victims, such as service providers, law enforcement, healthcare, and educators, along with others depending on the community.
What public service areas is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity sits within broader public service areas including income security and social services as well as law, justice, and legal services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA 16.320.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed broadly as "Others", with additional eligibility details referenced in the solicitation's eligibility section. However, the description makes clear that the target applicants are established victim service organizations with a demonstrated track record of serving trafficking victims.
Does an applicant need prior experience serving trafficking victims?
Yes. Funding is specifically intended for victim service organizations that can show a track record of providing services to trafficking victims.
How many awards did OVC anticipate making?
OVC anticipated making about 13 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $750,000 per award.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on December 20, 2016.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was February 21, 2017.
What is the overall approach OVC is investing in through this program?
The program is positioned as a substantial investment in both (1) direct, individualized survivor support and (2) the partnerships, training, and awareness work needed to make local responses to trafficking more effective and sustainable.
Is the program focused only on service delivery?
No. While direct victim assistance is central, the solicitation also emphasizes stronger coordination across agencies and systems so that communities respond in a more organized, consistent, and victim-centered way.
What is the intended outcome of improving a coordinated community response?
The intended outcome is that trafficking victims can be identified more effectively, referred more smoothly, and connected to trauma-informed services faster and with fewer gaps.
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