Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ORR ZV 0148
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ORR ZV 0148
- The Administration for Children and Families in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.598 Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2011 and posted on May 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 26, 2011 See link to full announcement for details. IMPORTANT NOTE Applications submitted electronically via Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 430 p.m., eastern time, on the due date referenced above.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses.
- HHS funds may not be paid as profit to any recipient even if the recipient is a commercial organization (45 CFR 74.81). Faith based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program is a federal funding opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), administered through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and its Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division. The goal of the program is straightforward: fund comprehensive case management services for foreign victims and potential victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons across the United States, using a per-capita funding approach. In practice, this means the grantee is expected to define a specific dollar amount of support that will be provided for each eligible individual served, and then deliver coordinated, ongoing assistance that helps stabilize victims, meet urgent needs, and support progress toward HHS certification when applicable.
The people who can be served under this program are defined as "qualified persons." This includes (1) adult foreign victims of a severe form of trafficking who have received ORR certification, (2) child victims who have received ORR letters of eligibility (children do not need to go through the same certification process as adults), (3) potential victims of a severe form of trafficking who are seeking assistance in order to achieve HHS certification, (4) certain individuals with T nonimmigrant status under federal immigration law (specifically the classification referenced in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii)), and (5) minor dependent children of victims or potential victims. The emphasis on foreign victims and the certification/eligibility framework reflects ORR's role in helping trafficking survivors access benefits and services similar to those available to refugees once they meet the relevant federal criteria.
The funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a closer working relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant (for example, more federal involvement in planning, coordination, or oversight). ORR anticipated making at least four awards. The total project period is 36 months (three years), broken into three separate 12-month budget periods. Only the first 12 months would be funded at the time of the initial award, and years two and three would depend on continued funding availability, the grantee's performance and progress, and a federal determination that continuation is in the government's interest.
A core requirement is that the funded organization provide case management and referrals to qualified persons either directly or through subawards to other organizations. This structure is meant to ensure services can be delivered wherever victims are located, including areas where the lead organization may not have a physical presence but can rely on partners. ORR also signals that it wants applicants who can offer the full suite of services and referrals described in the announcement's project objectives. Applicants that cannot or will not provide the complete range are still allowed to apply, but they must clearly disclose and explain those limitations in the application narrative.
ORR describes several priority considerations that can affect competitiveness. Preference may be given to applicants that can show at least three years of experience identifying and assisting foreign victims of both sex trafficking and labor trafficking. ORR highlights not just direct service experience, but also experience managing or overseeing case management services and providing technical assistance and training on human trafficking. Additional priority is given to organizations that already have an established provider network spanning multiple states or metropolitan areas, and that can deliver services in areas with demonstrated need. ORR also indicates a priority for geographic locations with a reported high incidence of human trafficking, which suggests applicants with reach into high-need regions, strong referral pipelines, and the ability to respond quickly to cases may be viewed favorably.
From an applicant eligibility standpoint, the opportunity is broad and includes nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, institutions of higher education (public and private), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). However, there is an important constraint: HHS funds cannot be paid as profit to a recipient, even if the recipient is a commercial organization, consistent with federal regulations (45 CFR 74.81). Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible if they meet the standard requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply.
Financially, the announcement listed an estimated total funding amount of $4,250,000, with an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $4,250,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The program falls under CFDA 93.598, Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking, and is categorized under Income Security and Social Services. The original posting date was May 27, 2011, and the closing date for applications was July 26, 2011, with a specific submission deadline of 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time for electronic submissions through Grants.gov. The opportunity has since been archived (archive date listed as December 23, 2011), which matters mainly for historical reference or for organizations tracking the evolution of ORR anti-trafficking funding priorities.
Taken together, this opportunity is designed to support a national or multi-regional service delivery model that can locate and assist foreign trafficking survivors anywhere in the U.S., provide consistent and high-quality case management, and connect survivors to a comprehensive network of services through direct provision and/or subawarded partners. The per-capita funding design pushes applicants to be explicit about what each survivor will receive in tangible terms, while ORR's stated preferences make clear it is looking for proven anti-trafficking experience, strong coordination capacity, and coverage in high-need areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): National Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program
What is the National Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program?
It is a federal funding opportunity to support comprehensive case management services for foreign victims and potential victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons across the United States. The program uses a per-capita funding approach, meaning the recipient defines a specific dollar amount of support per eligible person served and provides coordinated, ongoing assistance.
Which federal agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is administered through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), specifically ORR's Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division.
What is the main goal of the program?
The goal is to fund comprehensive case management and referrals that help stabilize foreign trafficking survivors, meet urgent needs, and support progress toward HHS certification when applicable.
What does "per-capita funding approach" mean in this program?
Per-capita funding means the applicant is expected to define a specific dollar amount of support that will be provided for each eligible individual served, and then deliver services and coordinated assistance based on that per-person amount.
Who can be served with these funds (who are "qualified persons")?
"Qualified persons" include specific categories of individuals connected to severe forms of trafficking in persons, including foreign victims, certain potential victims seeking certification, certain individuals with T nonimmigrant status, and certain dependent children, as defined in the announcement.
Which adults qualify for services under this program?
Adult foreign victims of a severe form of trafficking qualify if they have received ORR certification.
Which children qualify for services under this program?
Child victims qualify if they have received ORR letters of eligibility. The announcement notes that children do not need to go through the same certification process as adults.
Can potential victims receive services before HHS certification is obtained?
Yes. Potential victims of a severe form of trafficking may be served if they are seeking assistance in order to achieve HHS certification.
Does the program cover individuals with T nonimmigrant status?
Yes. The definition of qualified persons includes certain individuals with T nonimmigrant status under federal immigration law, specifically the classification referenced in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(T)(ii).
Are dependent children of victims or potential victims eligible for help?
Yes. Minor dependent children of victims or potential victims are included within the definition of qualified persons.
Is this opportunity focused on U.S. citizen victims or foreign victims?
The opportunity is specifically focused on foreign victims and potential victims, tied to ORR's certification/eligibility framework described in the announcement.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement. That generally indicates a closer working relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, such as more federal involvement in planning, coordination, or oversight.
How many awards were anticipated?
ORR anticipated making at least four awards.
What is the total project period for an award?
The total project period is 36 months (three years), divided into three separate 12-month budget periods.
Is the full three years funded upfront?
No. Only the first 12-month budget period would be funded at the time of the initial award. Funding for years two and three depends on continued funding availability, the recipient's performance and progress, and a federal determination that continuation is in the government's interest.
What services must the funded organization provide?
A core requirement is to provide case management and referrals to qualified persons. This may be done directly and/or through subawards to other organizations.
Can an applicant use subawards to deliver services in places where it has no physical presence?
Yes. The announcement describes using subawards to ensure services can be delivered wherever victims are located, including areas where the lead organization may not have a physical presence but can rely on partners.
Does ORR expect applicants to cover a full suite of services and referrals?
Yes. ORR indicates it wants applicants that can offer the full suite of services and referrals described in the project objectives.
Can an organization apply if it cannot provide the full range of services and referrals?
Yes. Applicants that cannot or will not provide the complete range of services and referrals may still apply, but they must clearly disclose and explain those limitations in the application narrative.
What experience may make an applicant more competitive?
ORR lists priority considerations that may affect competitiveness, including at least three years of experience identifying and assisting foreign victims of both sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
Is experience beyond direct services mentioned as a priority?
Yes. ORR highlights experience managing or overseeing case management services and providing technical assistance and training on human trafficking as additional priority considerations.
Does ORR prefer applicants with multi-state or multi-metro provider networks?
Yes. Additional priority is given to organizations that already have an established provider network spanning multiple states or metropolitan areas.
Are certain geographic areas prioritized?
Yes. ORR indicates a priority for geographic locations with a reported high incidence of human trafficking, and also emphasizes service capacity in areas with demonstrated need.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, institutions of higher education (public and private), and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible if they meet the standard requirements.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations (including small businesses) are listed as eligible applicants. However, HHS funds cannot be paid as profit to a recipient, even if the recipient is a commercial organization, consistent with 45 CFR 74.81.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible if they meet the standard requirements.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $4,250,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was listed as $500,000 and the award ceiling as $4,250,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program falls under CFDA 93.598, Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
When was the opportunity originally posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was May 27, 2011. The closing date for applications was July 26, 2011.
What was the submission deadline time and method?
The deadline for electronic submissions was 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time through Grants.gov.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity has been archived. The archive date listed was December 23, 2011.
Why does the archive status matter?
The archived status mainly matters for historical reference or for organizations tracking the evolution of ORR anti-trafficking funding priorities, since the posting is no longer an active application opportunity.
What kind of service delivery model does this program support?
The announcement describes a national or multi-regional model that can locate and assist foreign trafficking survivors anywhere in the U.S., provide consistent case management, and connect survivors to a comprehensive network of services through direct provision and/or subawarded partners.
What does the program emphasize about assisting survivors?
It emphasizes coordinated, ongoing assistance to stabilize survivors, address urgent needs, and support progress toward HHS certification when applicable, within an ORR certification/eligibility framework for foreign victims.
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