Opportunity Information: Apply for O OVC 2021 96004
The OVC FY 2021 Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force To Combat Human Trafficking opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number O-OVC-2021-96004) is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means awardees should expect an active federal partnership and ongoing coordination with OVC during the life of the project, rather than a more hands-off grant structure. The overall aim aligns with DOJ priorities around civil rights, access to justice, support for crime victims, public safety, and strengthening trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
At its core, the solicitation is designed to build and strengthen enhanced collaborative model task forces focused on combating human trafficking as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 and later reauthorizations. The program emphasizes a coordinated, multi-agency approach to identifying trafficking, investigating and prosecuting traffickers, and connecting victims to meaningful, victim-centered services. A major focus of the funding is to ensure direct support for victims of human trafficking as defined under 22 U.S.C. 7102, reinforcing that the work is not only enforcement-oriented but also service-driven, with the needs and safety of trafficking survivors positioned as a central outcome.
The eligible applicant pool is broad and includes state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations (including those that are not federally recognized tribal governments); and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). This range of eligibility reflects the program expectation that effective anti-trafficking responses often require local and regional leadership and the involvement of community-based victim service organizations, alongside justice system partners and other stakeholders.
In terms of scale and timing, the solicitation was created on April 30, 2021, with an original application closing date of June 15, 2021. Individual awards were capped at $750,000, and OVC anticipated making approximately 30 awards. The funding activity category is listed under Income Security and Social Services, and the program is associated with CFDA number 16.320, which corresponds to OVC victim assistance-related funding streams.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as an investment in structured, cross-sector task forces that can deliver a stronger, more unified anti-trafficking response. The federal intent is to help communities formalize and enhance collaboration across disciplines (typically including victim service providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and other partners), while ensuring that trafficking victims receive accessible, trauma-informed services and supports as an integral part of the anti-trafficking strategy.Apply for O OVC 2021 96004
- 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 2021 Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force To Combat 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 30, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2021. (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 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled OVC FY 2021 Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force To Combat Human Trafficking.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is O-OVC-2021-96004.
Which federal agency is offering this program?
This is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning award recipients should expect an active federal partnership and ongoing coordination with OVC during the project period (as opposed to a more hands-off grant structure).
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The solicitation is designed to build and strengthen enhanced collaborative model task forces that combat human trafficking through coordinated, multi-agency efforts that include identifying trafficking, investigating and prosecuting traffickers, and connecting victims to meaningful, victim-centered services.
How does the program define human trafficking?
The solicitation focuses on human trafficking as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 and later reauthorizations.
Is victim services a required focus, or is it primarily law-enforcement oriented?
Victim services are a major focus. The program emphasizes that the work is not only enforcement-oriented, but also service-driven, with the needs and safety of trafficking survivors treated as a central outcome.
Who is considered a victim for purposes of this program?
The solicitation highlights direct support for victims of human trafficking as defined under 22 U.S.C. 7102.
What kinds of collaborations does OVC want to support?
The program supports structured, cross-sector task forces that formalize and enhance collaboration across disciplines. Examples typically include victim service providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and other partners working in a coordinated way.
What are the main activities the task forces are expected to carry out?
Based on the solicitation summary, task forces are expected to strengthen coordinated approaches to: (1) identifying trafficking, (2) investigating and prosecuting traffickers, and (3) connecting victims to accessible, victim-centered services.
What are the DOJ priority areas this opportunity aligns with?
The program aligns with DOJ priorities around civil rights, access to justice, support for crime victims, public safety, and strengthening trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool includes:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations (including those that are not federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description specifies nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Why is the eligibility pool so broad?
The eligibility range reflects the program expectation that effective anti-trafficking responses often require local and regional leadership and the involvement of community-based victim service organizations, alongside justice system partners and other stakeholders.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards were capped at $750,000.
How many awards did OVC anticipate making?
OVC anticipated making approximately 30 awards.
When was the solicitation created?
The solicitation was created on April 30, 2021.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 15, 2021.
What is the funding activity category for this program?
The funding activity category is listed as Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA 16.320, which corresponds to OVC victim assistance-related funding streams.
What is the central strategy behind the "enhanced collaborative model" approach?
The central strategy is to invest in a more unified anti-trafficking response by supporting formal, multi-agency task forces that coordinate across systems while ensuring survivors receive accessible, trauma-informed services as an integral part of the anti-trafficking strategy.
What should applicants expect in terms of federal involvement during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, awardees should expect active federal partnership and ongoing coordination with OVC throughout the life of the project.
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