Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking (93.598)
Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking (Assistance Listing 93.598) is run by the Administration for Children and Families, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $31.0 million in 9 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $3.4 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $1.0 million. Half of the 9 awards fell between $666,000 and $3.5 million, and they ranged from $606,690 to $14.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$31.0 million
- Grant awards9
- Typical award$1.0 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Size rank1,174 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants, direct payments for specified use
Key findings
- It is the 1174th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 7 largest recipients received 101% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 6 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking program, administered by the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funds a coordinated set of initiatives designed to support foreign national victims of human trafficking. These efforts aim to ensure that individuals who have experienced severe forms of trafficking—whether labor or sex trafficking—receive access to comprehensive and trauma-informed responsive services that promote safety, recovery, and long-term independence. This single, integrated program includes multiple funding opportunities that address the various needs of trafficking survivors across age groups and service settings. Through case management, outreach, training, and emergency response, the program strengthens national and local capacity to identify victims, connect them to appropriate services, and improve institutional responses to trafficking. The program also supports the development of strategic partnerships, regional coordination, and public awareness efforts to enhance victim identification and service delivery nationwide.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
NOFOs under this program are unrestricted and open to any of the following entities; 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 without 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; and small businesses.
What the money can and cannot pay for
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) leads HHS's efforts to combat human trafficking and modern forms of slavery by administering anti-trafficking programs through grants and contracts and collaborating with federal, state, tribal, and local government and non-government organizations. OTIP is responsible for the overall leadership of anti-trafficking programs and services under the purview of ACF, including, but not limited to implementing provisions of relevant federal legislation and advising the Assistant Secretary in the development of anti-trafficking strategies, policies, and programs. The TVPA of 2000, as amended, and subsequent reauthorizations authorize HHS to assist foreign national and domestic (United States citizen and lawful permanent resident) victims of human trafficking through a number of efforts including screening and identifying victims; providing victims benefits and services; conducting research; training for the identification of trafficking survivors; and raising awareness and preventing human trafficking. Funds may be used only for the purpose set forth in the NOFOs. NHTH funding may be used to support the operation of a dedicated, toll-free, 24-hour, seven days a week, every day of the year U.S. national telephone and online communication system staffed by trained and experienced human trafficking advocates that provide services and assistance to victims of severe forms of labor and sex trafficking in persons.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
In FY 25, total funding for the NHTH award was $6,000,000, including supplements. In FY 25, total funding for the TVAP award was $5,191,000, including supplements. In FY 25, total funding for the Aspire award was $1,500,000. In FY 25, total funding for the Lighthouse awards was $969,308. In FY 25, total funding for the SOAR awards was $997,442.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2016: OTIP will award a new grant to fund the NHTHTTAP. The TVAP and the Rescue & Restore Regional Program will continue to receive funding. Fiscal Year2025: Lighthouse Supported 38 survivors of labor trafficking, primarily women aged 11 to 74, exploited in domestic work, restaurants, agriculture, and elder care. Launched public awareness campaigns with ads on local buses in California and Missouri to educate communities about labor trafficking and available resources. Conducted 31 outreach events, reaching 2,050 individuals, and presented at 12 additional events, engaging 137 attendees. TVAP / Aspire Rescued a 17-year-old female from forced labor; she was locked in a room for 12 hours daily and denied contact with her family. OTIP coordinated with federal agencies to provide trauma-informed support. Assisted two siblings who were victims of labor trafficking and sexual abuse. Provided Continued Presence, mental health counseling, basic needs support, and school supplies. Both are now in safe placements, with the younger sibling attending school and receiving ongoing counseling. SOAR Trained 345 healthcare and service providers and implemented a trafficking response protocol in a local hospital. 124 survivors (95 children, 29 adults) are receiving services through an expanded care coordination model. Identified 24 potential trafficking victims out of 72 individuals screened in healthcare settings and enrolled them in services.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking (93.598) awarded $31.0 million across 9 grant awards, an average of $3.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Project | District of Columbia | 1 | $14.0 million |
| U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc. | Virginia | 3 | $13.4 million |
| RWJ Barnabas Health Inc | New Jersey | 1 | $1.0 million |
| The University of Southern Mississippi | Mississippi | 1 | $994,884 |
| The Tahirih Justice Center | California | 1 | $666,000 |
| Interface Community | California | 1 | $665,926 |
| International Institute of Metropolitan St. Louis | Missouri | 1 | $606,690 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 60% of the money, colleges and universities 3.2%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 6 | $18.7 million | 60% |
| Other | 2 | $11.4 million | 37% |
| Colleges and universities | 1 | $994,884 | 3.2% |
By state
4 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. They are District of Columbia, Virginia, California and New Jersey.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $14.0 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $13.4 million |
| California | 2 | $1.3 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Mississippi | 1 | $994,884 |
| Missouri | 1 | $606,690 |