Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2015 ACF ORR ZV 0976
Apply for HHS 2015 ACF ORR ZV 0976
- The Administration for Children and Families ORR in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "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 Jul 20, 2015 and posted on Jun 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2015 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.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility Special district governments.
- N/A Faith based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith Based Organizations at http //www.acf.hhs.gov/acf policy on grants to faith based organizations. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Trafficking Victim Assistance Program (TVAP) is a federal grant opportunity run by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It offers cooperative agreements to organizations that can deliver comprehensive, victim-centered case management to foreign nationals who are victims or potential victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who are seeking HHS trafficking certification anywhere in the United States. The core idea is to fund direct service support efficiently on a per-capita basis, meaning awards are intended to scale with the number of eligible people served rather than functioning only as general program support.
Under TVAP, the funded organization is expected to act as a primary case management hub. That includes providing case management itself and making referrals for other needed services, either through its own staff/programs or by establishing partnerships and subcontracts with other qualified service providers. The program is focused on practical, end-to-end help that stabilizes clients and supports their progress toward HHS certification (when applicable), while also ensuring access to the broader set of benefits and services available to certified trafficking victims.
People eligible to be served (referred to in the announcement as "qualified persons") include: (1) adult victims of severe trafficking who have already received ORR certification; (2) child victims who have ORR letters of eligibility (children generally receive eligibility letters rather than the adult certification process); (3) potential victims of a severe form of trafficking who are seeking assistance to achieve HHS certification; and (4) minor dependent children of victims or potential victims. The announcement notes that it has been modified, with specific changes affecting eligibility for derivatives (such as certain family members) and a requirement tied to pre-certified victims meeting with a law enforcement official or an attorney. Those updates are flagged as appearing across multiple parts of the full funding notice, including the executive summary, program requirements, evaluation plan, and post-award requirements.
This opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement using the cooperative agreement instrument, which typically means the federal government expects to have substantial involvement in how the project is carried out compared to a standard grant. The catalog listing is CFDA 93.598, Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking. HHS anticipated making about three awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $6,000,000. The stated award floor is $250,000 and the ceiling is $6,000,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is broad across many types of domestic entities, including state, county, city, township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations; public housing authorities; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations (including small businesses); and independent school districts, among others. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible as long as they meet the standard requirements, while applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
The application timeline in the notice shows the funding opportunity number HHS-2015-ACF-ORR-ZV-0976, posted June 19, 2015, with an application due date of August 19, 2015 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and an archive date of September 18, 2015. Applicants needing technical help accessing the announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
Trafficking Victim Assistance Program (TVAP) FAQs
What is the Trafficking Victim Assistance Program (TVAP)?
TVAP is a federal grant opportunity run by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It funds cooperative agreements for organizations that can provide comprehensive, victim-centered case management to certain trafficking victims and potential victims across the United States.
Who administers this funding opportunity?
The program is administered by ORR, which sits within ACF at HHS.
What kind of funding instrument is TVAP using?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. Compared to a standard grant, a cooperative agreement typically means the federal government expects substantial involvement in how the project is carried out.
What is the main purpose of TVAP funding?
The purpose is to support efficient, direct service delivery through comprehensive case management for foreign nationals who are victims or potential victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons, including support for those seeking HHS trafficking certification (when applicable) anywhere in the United States.
Does TVAP fund direct services or general program operations?
The notice emphasizes direct service support delivered efficiently on a per-capita basis. Awards are intended to scale with the number of eligible people served rather than functioning only as general program support.
What is meant by a "per-capita basis" in this program?
Per-capita funding means awards are intended to scale with the number of eligible people served, rather than being structured only as broad, fixed program support unrelated to how many qualified persons receive services.
What role is the funded organization expected to play?
The funded organization is expected to serve as a primary case management hub. This includes providing case management directly and making referrals for other needed services through its own staff/programs and/or through partnerships and subcontracts with other qualified providers.
Can an applicant rely on partners or subcontractors to provide services?
Yes. The program description anticipates that organizations may establish partnerships and subcontracts with other qualified service providers to ensure clients receive needed services.
Where can services be delivered under TVAP?
The program is intended to support eligible individuals anywhere in the United States.
Who can be served under TVAP (who are "qualified persons")?
Based on the notice, qualified persons include: (1) adult victims of severe trafficking who have already received ORR certification; (2) child victims who have ORR letters of eligibility; (3) potential victims of a severe form of trafficking who are seeking assistance to achieve HHS certification; and (4) minor dependent children of victims or potential victims.
How are adult victims and child victims recognized for eligibility in this program?
Adults may be ORR-certified trafficking victims, while children generally receive ORR letters of eligibility rather than going through the adult certification process.
Are potential victims eligible to receive services?
Yes. The program includes potential victims of a severe form of trafficking who are seeking assistance to achieve HHS certification.
Are the minor dependent children of victims or potential victims eligible to be served?
Yes. The notice explicitly includes minor dependent children of victims or potential victims as qualified persons.
Does the notice mention any modifications or updates to program requirements?
Yes. The announcement notes it has been modified, including changes affecting eligibility for derivatives (such as certain family members) and a requirement tied to pre-certified victims meeting with a law enforcement official or an attorney. The notice indicates these updates appear in multiple parts of the full funding notice (including the executive summary, program requirements, evaluation plan, and post-award requirements).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The catalog listing is CFDA 93.598, Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking.
How many awards were anticipated?
HHS anticipated making about three awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount stated in the notice is $6,000,000.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The stated award floor is $250,000.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The stated award ceiling is $6,000,000.
Is there a cost sharing or match requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for domestic entities, including state, county, city, township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations; public housing authorities; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations (including small businesses); independent school districts; and other eligible domestic entities listed in the notice.
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations are explicitly eligible as long as they meet the standard requirements.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) are not eligible and would be disqualified.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible and would be disqualified.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is HHS-2015-ACF-ORR-ZV-0976.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice shows a posted date of June 19, 2015.
What was the application due date and time?
The application due date was August 19, 2015 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
When was the archive date?
The archive date listed is September 18, 2015.
Where could applicants get technical help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing technical help were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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