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

Key facts

Summary from the notice

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

• Special district governments
• State governments
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
• City or township governments
• Federally recognized tribal governments
• County governments
• Public and state colleges and universities
• Public and Indian housing authorities
• Other Native American tribal organizations
• Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Eligibility details 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.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

• SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
• A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
• A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

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