Opportunity Information: Apply for O OVC 2022 171283
The OVC FY 2022 Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), released under Funding Opportunity Number O-OVC-2022-171283. It is designed to strengthen the national response to human trafficking by investing in training and technical assistance (TTA) and by creating practical tools and resources that help frontline providers and the broader anti-trafficking field deliver better, more consistent outcomes for survivors. The work is grounded in the federal definition of "severe forms of trafficking in persons" referenced at 22 U.S.C. 7102(11), and it emphasizes approaches that are victim-centered and trauma-informed, meaning services and systems should prioritize survivor safety, choice, dignity, and long-term well-being while recognizing the impacts of trauma on behavior, engagement, and recovery.
This program sits within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) priorities that focus on advancing civil rights and racial equity, expanding access to justice, supporting people harmed by crime as well as those impacted by the justice system, strengthening community safety, responding to evolving threats, and building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. In practice, that framing signals that the TTA supported through this solicitation is expected to help organizations not only improve technical competency around trafficking, but also address barriers that can prevent survivors from receiving effective help, including disparities tied to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, language access, and geography. The goal is to make the anti-trafficking ecosystem more capable, more coordinated, and more equitable, so survivors can access meaningful protection and services without being retraumatized by the very systems meant to support them.
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, which typically means there is substantial federal involvement during the project period, such as ongoing collaboration, shared planning, and regular coordination with OVC. Funding is categorized under the Income Security and Social Services activity area and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 16.320. The solicitation anticipated making approximately three awards, with an award ceiling of $1,200,000 per award, reflecting an intent to fund a limited number of organizations to operate at a scale large enough to influence practice and capacity across the field rather than only in a single local program.
Eligibility is relatively broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. This range of eligible applicants suggests OVC was seeking strong expertise and operational capability wherever it exists, including academic centers that can develop curricula and evaluation-informed resources, nonprofits that are deeply embedded in victim services and survivor advocacy, and specialized technical providers that can build scalable tools, online learning, and practice supports.
The key deliverables implied by the solicitation are field-facing training, hands-on technical assistance, and tangible products such as toolkits, guides, protocols, templates, and other resources that help service providers and allied stakeholders respond effectively to trafficking. While the announcement text is high-level, the emphasis on "ensuring successful outcomes for survivors" indicates that the supported TTA should be practical and implementation-oriented, helping organizations translate best practices into day-to-day operations. That can include improving screening and identification, strengthening trauma-informed service delivery, enhancing cross-system coordination, and reinforcing survivor autonomy and confidentiality, all while promoting consistent standards and reducing gaps in service quality across regions and provider types.
The opportunity was created on April 21, 2022, with an original application closing date of June 15, 2022. Overall, the solicitation is best understood as an investment in national or multi-jurisdictional capacity building: improving what practitioners know, how agencies work together, and what tools they have at their fingertips so survivors of severe human trafficking can access justice, safety, and longer-term stability through systems that are informed, coordinated, and responsive to trauma.Apply for O OVC 2022 171283
- The Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OVC FY 2022 Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.320.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2022. (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 $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the OVC FY 2022 Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Program, a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is O-OVC-2022-171283.
What is the purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen the national response to human trafficking by investing in training and technical assistance (TTA) and by creating practical tools and resources that help frontline providers and the broader anti-trafficking field deliver better, more consistent outcomes for survivors.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The solicitation describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What type of award is expected?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, which typically involve substantial federal involvement during the project period, such as ongoing collaboration, shared planning, and regular coordination with OVC.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in practice for this program?
Based on the solicitation description, cooperative agreements generally mean OVC will likely have an active role during the project period through ongoing collaboration, coordinated planning, and regular communication/coordination around project activities and deliverables.
How many awards were anticipated?
The solicitation anticipated making approximately three awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $1,200,000 per award.
What does the limited number of awards suggest about the scale of work?
Because the solicitation anticipated only about three awards with a relatively high ceiling, it signals an intent to fund a limited number of organizations to operate at a scale large enough to influence practice and capacity across the field (nationally or across multiple jurisdictions), rather than supporting a single local program.
What activity area is this funding associated with?
The funding is categorized under the Income Security and Social Services activity area.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 16.320.
What definition of human trafficking is the program grounded in?
The work is grounded in the federal definition of "severe forms of trafficking in persons" referenced at 22 U.S.C. 7102(11).
What core approach does the solicitation emphasize for services and systems?
The solicitation emphasizes victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches, meaning services and systems should prioritize survivor safety, choice, dignity, and long-term well-being while recognizing the impacts of trauma on behavior, engagement, and recovery.
What broader DOJ/OJP priorities does this program align with?
The program is framed within OJP priorities that include advancing civil rights and racial equity, expanding access to justice, supporting people harmed by crime and those impacted by the justice system, strengthening community safety, responding to evolving threats, and building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
How does equity show up in the program's expectations?
The framing indicates TTA is expected to help address barriers that can prevent survivors from receiving effective help, including disparities tied to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, language access, and geography.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are eligible.
Are tribal organizations eligible?
Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) are listed as eligible.
Are for-profit entities eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are eligible, and small businesses are also eligible.
What kinds of activities and deliverables are implied by the solicitation?
The solicitation implies deliverables such as field-facing training, hands-on technical assistance, and tangible products like toolkits, guides, protocols, templates, and other practical resources that help service providers and allied stakeholders respond effectively to trafficking.
Who is the intended audience for the training and technical assistance?
The solicitation references frontline providers and the broader anti-trafficking field, indicating the TTA is meant to support practitioners and organizations involved in responding to human trafficking and serving survivors.
What does the focus on "successful outcomes for survivors" imply for project design?
It implies the supported TTA should be practical and implementation-oriented, helping organizations translate best practices into day-to-day operations in ways that improve survivor experiences and results.
What topic areas might the training and technical assistance cover (based on the solicitation text)?
The solicitation suggests implementation-oriented support that can include improving screening and identification, strengthening trauma-informed service delivery, enhancing cross-system coordination, and reinforcing survivor autonomy and confidentiality, while promoting consistent standards and reducing gaps in service quality across regions and provider types.
Is this program intended for local projects or broader capacity building?
Overall, it is best understood as an investment in national or multi-jurisdictional capacity building to improve what practitioners know, how agencies coordinate, and what tools they can use across the anti-trafficking ecosystem.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 21, 2022.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 15, 2022.
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