# National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2025-acf-ioas-otip-zv-0002-national-human-trafficking-hotline-nhth/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355255

> Administration for Children and Families-IOAS-OTIP offered grants of up to $9.0 million (at least $5.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make one award worth $9.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 30, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2025-ACF-IOAS-OTIP-ZV-0002 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families-IOAS-OTIP |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 30, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $9.0 million |
| Award floor | $5.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $9.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.598 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- 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
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

## What the grant funds

This NOFO is modified. Changes are made to these sections: funding details, key dates, program description, merit review (criteria), deadlines, and post-award requirements. The National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH) is a national toll-free hotline that operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year via telephone, text, and chat, to assist adults and minors who have experienced a severe form of human trafficking as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.The objectives of the NHTH include:Operate the NHTH’s telephone, text, chat, and website via a coordinated national communications system available 24 hours a day. Provide timely information and service referrals to victims of human trafficking using a trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally responsive, and linguistically appropriate approach. Notify law enforcement agencies of potential cases of human trafficking, where appropriate; andEstablish and maintain a comprehensive online directory of community-based service providers in communities across the United States. Develop trusted relationships to identify, update, and maintain comprehensive internal and online referral directories. Directories must include vetted organizations equipped to meet the service needs of survivors and/or respond to tips of potential human trafficking in accordance with relevant referral protocols.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2025-ACF-IOAS-OTIP-ZV-0002 still open?

No. It closed on May 30, 2025.

### Who can apply for National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH)?

Administration for Children and Families-IOAS-OTIP accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH)?

Closed May 30, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $9.0 million each. About $9.0 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Polaris Project, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc., RWJ Barnabas Health Inc. The program made 9 awards worth $31.0 million in that time.