Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF TV 1186
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF TV 1186
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children Families - ACYF/FYSB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.327.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2016 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 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, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Program is a federal discretionary grant opportunity offered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in partnership with the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF), the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), and the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP). The purpose of the program is to fund community-based projects that can build, expand, and sustain a coordinated network of comprehensive, specialized services for domestic victims of severe forms of human trafficking. A central focus is ensuring that U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who have experienced trafficking, regardless of age, can access trauma-informed support that meets immediate safety needs and also helps with longer-term stability and recovery.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which generally means the federal agency expects to have an ongoing role in the project beyond simply issuing funds. In practice, that typically translates into closer collaboration with the award recipients on implementation, reporting, and continuous improvement. The program anticipates making about 12 awards, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $300,000 per recipient. The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services, and the assistance listing is connected to CFDA number 93.327, signaling that the program sits within the broader federal portfolio of social service interventions.
The grant is designed around four main required activity areas. First, recipients are expected to develop, expand, and strengthen victim service programs, which can include improving service capacity, formalizing victim-centered protocols, and ensuring staff have the training and tools to respond effectively to trafficking survivors. Second, the program emphasizes coordination among multiple providers, recognizing that survivors often need a mix of services that no single organization can deliver alone. This coordination can involve structured case coordination, shared referral pathways, and clear roles among partners such as shelters, health and behavioral health providers, legal services, workforce programs, child welfare, and victim advocacy organizations. Third, the opportunity pushes applicants to expand collaboration and partnerships to test or implement innovative approaches to serving survivors, which may include new outreach methods, improved screening and identification practices, specialized service models for different populations, or stronger connections across systems that survivors frequently encounter. Fourth, the program requires recipients to provide a clear mechanism for referrals to other programs that U.S. citizen and lawful permanent resident survivors are already eligible for, including relevant services administered by the Department of Justice and other programs within HHS. This referral component is meant to reduce gaps and duplication while helping survivors access the full range of supports available to them.
Eligible applicants include a broad set of entities positioned to coordinate local or regional service networks: state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized tribal governments; certain tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits (so long as they are not institutions of higher education). The opportunity was originally posted on June 22, 2016, with an original application deadline of August 24, 2016. Applications were required to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date, reflecting standard federal submission requirements.
Overall, this grant opportunity is aimed at strengthening the on-the-ground service infrastructure for domestic trafficking survivors by funding coordinated, partnership-driven models that deliver specialized, comprehensive care and connect survivors to additional public benefits and justice-related resources they may already qualify for. The emphasis is less on isolated direct services and more on building durable, collaborative systems that improve identification, service access, and long-term outcomes for victims of severe human trafficking.
Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Program (HHS/ACF) - FAQs
What is the Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Program?
The Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Program is a federal discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), in partnership with the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF), the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), and the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund community-based projects that build, expand, and sustain a coordinated network of comprehensive, specialized services for domestic victims of severe forms of human trafficking. The program centers on trauma-informed support that addresses immediate safety needs and supports longer-term stability and recovery.
Who is this program intended to serve?
The program focuses on U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who have experienced severe forms of human trafficking, regardless of age.
What does "domestic victims" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, "domestic victims" refers to trafficking survivors who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and who need access to specialized, trauma-informed services through a coordinated local or regional network.
What type of funding instrument is used?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements. This generally means the federal agency expects to have an ongoing role in the project beyond issuing funds, which can involve closer collaboration with recipients on implementation, reporting, and continuous improvement.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The program anticipates making about 12 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $300,000 per recipient.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Income Security and Social Services.
What CFDA (Assistance Listing) number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is connected to CFDA number 93.327.
What are the required activity areas for funded projects?
The grant is designed around four main required activity areas:
- Develop, expand, and strengthen victim service programs (for example, improving service capacity, formalizing victim-centered protocols, and ensuring staff training and tools to respond effectively).
- Coordinate among multiple providers so survivors can access a mix of services through structured case coordination, shared referral pathways, and clearly defined partner roles.
- Expand collaboration and partnerships to test or implement innovative approaches to serving survivors (such as new outreach methods, improved screening and identification practices, specialized service models for different populations, or stronger cross-system connections).
- Provide a clear mechanism for referrals to other programs that eligible survivors can access, including relevant Department of Justice services and other HHS programs, to reduce gaps and duplication.
What kinds of services or partners are mentioned as part of coordinated networks?
The opportunity highlights coordination among partners such as shelters, health and behavioral health providers, legal services, workforce programs, child welfare, and victim advocacy organizations.
Is the program more focused on direct services or on building systems?
The emphasis is less on isolated direct services and more on building durable, collaborative systems that improve identification, service access, and long-term outcomes for victims of severe human trafficking.
What does the referral requirement involve?
Recipients must include a clear mechanism for referrals to other programs that U.S. citizen and lawful permanent resident survivors are already eligible for, including relevant services administered by the Department of Justice and other HHS programs. The goal is to reduce service gaps and duplication while helping survivors access the full range of supports available to them.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Certain tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits (as long as they are not institutions of higher education)
Are institutions of higher education eligible as nonprofit applicants?
No. The eligibility description states that nonprofit organizations may apply (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)) as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on June 22, 2016.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was August 24, 2016.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Which HHS components are involved in offering or partnering on this program?
The opportunity is offered through HHS/ACF, in partnership with ACYF, FYSB, and OTIP.
What does a "coordinated network of comprehensive, specialized services" mean in practical terms?
In the context of this opportunity, it means building or strengthening partnerships and shared processes (like case coordination and referral pathways) so trafficking survivors can access multiple types of specialized support through a connected system rather than having to navigate disconnected providers on their own.
What is meant by "innovative approaches" in this grant?
The opportunity describes innovation as testing or implementing new or improved ways to serve survivors, which may include outreach methods, screening and identification practices, specialized service models for different populations, and stronger connections across the systems survivors often encounter.
Does this program address both immediate safety and long-term recovery?
Yes. A central focus is ensuring access to trauma-informed support that meets immediate safety needs and also helps with longer-term stability and recovery.
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