Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF TV 1180
Apply for HHS 2016 ACF ACYF TV 1180
- The HHS-ACF-FYSB in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Human Trafficking Hotline Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.598.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2016 and posted on May 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 2016. (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 $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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, Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Human Trafficking Hotline Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The purpose of the award is to support the continued operation of the National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH), a national, toll-free hotline and online communication service that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. The program is designed to be a constant access point for crisis intervention, immediate assistance, and resource navigation for people who may be experiencing human trafficking, as well as for service providers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders who need timely guidance or coordination support.
At its core, this opportunity funds a single program operator to run the NHTH as a round-the-clock national telephone and online communication system. The hotline is expected to function as a practical front door to help identify potential human trafficking situations, connect victims and survivors to appropriate services, and support protection efforts for individuals facing severe forms of trafficking. Just as importantly, the hotline serves as a conduit for actionable information: when appropriate, it passes leads to relevant federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies. That means the funded organization is not only responsible for answering contacts and providing trauma-informed support, but also for maintaining the operational capacity and protocols needed to document tips, make referrals, and coordinate safely with authorities and service networks.
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates a more hands-on federal role than a standard grant, often involving substantial involvement by the funding agency in areas such as coordination, expectations for performance, and oversight. The total award amount listed is up to $1,500,000 (the award ceiling), with an expectation of one award being made. The opportunity falls under the funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services and is associated with CFDA number 93.598. The opportunity was posted on May 20, 2016, created on the same date, and closed on July 19, 2016 (original and current closing dates match), indicating a defined application window for eligible entities to apply.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations and public entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The listing also notes that eligibility is effectively unrestricted among the types named, subject to any additional clarifications included in the full notice. In practice, this broad eligibility reflects the reality that a national hotline operator could be a nonprofit, a government-affiliated entity, or another capable organization with the staffing, technology, partnerships, and compliance infrastructure to sustain a 24/7 national response system.
Overall, the opportunity is structured to ensure the United States maintains a continuously available national hotline and online point of contact for human trafficking-related assistance. The funded program is expected to strengthen identification and protection of trafficking victims, provide reliable and timely service referrals, and responsibly relay credible leads to law enforcement. The emphasis on continuous operations and multi-stakeholder support suggests a need for strong call center and digital communications capacity, well-developed referral networks across regions, clear protocols for safety and confidentiality, and the ability to interact effectively with both victim service systems and law enforcement partners.
National Human Trafficking Hotline Program (NHTH) - FAQs
What is the National Human Trafficking Hotline Program funding opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). The award supports continued operation of the National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH).
What is the purpose of this award?
The purpose is to support the continued operation of the National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH), a national, toll-free hotline and online communication service that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
What services is the NHTH expected to provide?
The NHTH is expected to serve as a constant access point for crisis intervention, immediate assistance, and resource navigation for people who may be experiencing human trafficking. It also provides timely guidance or coordination support for service providers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.
Is the hotline required to operate 24/7?
Yes. The opportunity is designed to fund a program operator to run a round-the-clock national telephone and online communication system operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
What types of communication channels are included?
The NHTH is described as a national, toll-free hotline and an online communication service, indicating both telephone and online communication are part of expected operations.
How many awards are expected to be made under this opportunity?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award being made.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The total award amount listed is up to $1,500,000 (the award ceiling).
What is the funding mechanism for this award?
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically involves a more hands-on federal role than a standard grant, including substantial involvement by the funding agency in coordination, performance expectations, and oversight.
What is the role of the funded organization (the program operator)?
The funded organization is expected to operate the NHTH as a practical front door to help identify potential human trafficking situations, connect victims and survivors to appropriate services, and support protection efforts for individuals facing severe forms of trafficking.
Does the NHTH coordinate with law enforcement?
Yes. When appropriate, the hotline passes leads to relevant federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies. This implies the operator must have protocols and operational capacity to document tips, make referrals, and coordinate safely with authorities and service networks.
Who is the intended audience or users of the hotline services?
The hotline is intended for people who may be experiencing human trafficking, as well as service providers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders who need timely guidance or coordination support.
What kinds of operational capabilities are emphasized for the hotline operator?
The description emphasizes continuous operations and multi-stakeholder support, suggesting the need for strong call center and digital communications capacity, well-developed referral networks across regions, clear protocols for safety and confidentiality, and the ability to interact effectively with victim service systems and law enforcement partners.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the funding activity area of Income Security and Social Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.598.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 20, 2016, and closed on July 19, 2016. The original and current closing dates match, indicating a defined application window.
Which HHS offices are involved in this opportunity?
The opportunity is from HHS, specifically through ACF within the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes a broad range of entities, including: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other Native American tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and it also separately includes small businesses.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are included in the eligibility list.
Are educational institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are included in the eligibility list.
Does this opportunity fund more than one hotline operator?
No. The opportunity is described as funding a single program operator to run the NHTH, and it notes an expectation of one award.
What outcomes or impacts is the program intended to support?
Overall, the opportunity is structured to ensure a continuously available national hotline and online point of contact for human trafficking-related assistance, strengthen identification and protection of trafficking victims, provide reliable and timely service referrals, and responsibly relay credible leads to law enforcement.
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