O-OVC-2023-171660: OVC FY 2023 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: OVC FY 2026 Specialized Human Trafficking Assistance: Task Forces and Legal Services (O-OVC-2026-172790). Status: Closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left). It is in our archive of Office for Victims of Crime notices from 2023.
Office for Victims of Crime offered grants of up to $950,000 (at least $440,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 35 awards worth $29.3 million in total. Applications closed on May 17, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 17, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$950,000
- Award floor$440,000
- Total funding$29.3 million
- Expected awards35
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-OVC-2026-172696 | August 20, 2026 | Closed September 29, 2026 | Closed |
| O-OVC-2025-172520 | December 30, 2025 | Closed March 11, 2026 | Closed |
| O-OVC-2024-171988 | February 20, 2024 | Closed April 8, 2024 | Closed |
| O-OVC-2022-171307 | April 29, 2022 | Closed June 14, 2022 | Closed |
| O-OVC-2021-59002 | January 15, 2021 | Closed April 16, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 13, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 17, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Services for Trafficking Victims awards averaged $744,323; this notice allows up to $950,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (80% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. OVC leads the Nation in supporting victim-centered and trauma-informed programs, policies, and resources that promote justice, access, and empowerment to enhance capacity to identify, assist, and provide services to all victims of human trafficking. With this solicitation, OVC seeks to provide funding for services to victims of severe forms of human trafficking, as defined by 22 U.S.C. § 7102(11).
Who has won Services for Trafficking Victims grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Services for Trafficking Victims (16.320) awarded $310 million across 416 grant awards, an average of $744,323 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icf Incorporated, L.L.C. | Virginia | 4 | $10.5 million |
| Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking | California | 9 | $8.6 million |
| Youth Collaboratory Inc | Pennsylvania | 1 | $6.0 million |
| Freedom Network USA | District of Columbia | 4 | $5.5 million |
| Ruby's Place | California | 5 | $4.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, O-OVC-2026-172790, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-OVC-2023-171660 still open?
No. It closed on May 17, 2023. A newer notice is open: O-OVC-2026-172790, closes December 1, 2026 (24 days left).
Who can apply for OVC FY 2023 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking?
Office for Victims of Crime accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for OVC FY 2023 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking?
Closed May 17, 2023. 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 $950,000 each. About $29.3 million in total across about 35 awards.
Who has won Services for Trafficking Victims grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Icf Incorporated, L.L.C., Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking, Youth Collaboratory Inc. The program made 416 awards worth $310 million in that time.
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