Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH)

Administration for Children and Families-IOAS-OTIP
HHS-2025-ACF-IOAS-OTIP-ZV-0002
Application Deadline
May 2, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$5,000,000
Total Program Funding
$5,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Administration for Children and Families, through the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP), is offering a funding opportunity for the National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH) aimed at providing continuous, trauma-informed support to victims of severe human trafficking. The initiative seeks to fund one project that will operate a national toll-free hotline available 24/7, ensuring timely information and service referrals to victims, while also coordinating with law enforcement and maintaining a comprehensive online directory of service providers. This funding reflects the federal commitment to combating human trafficking, with a total of $5 million available for a five-year project, and applications are due by May 2, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to the grantor at endtrafficking@acf.hhs.gov for further information.

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses
Additional Eligibility Information

Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

Grant Documents

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hhs-2025-acf-ioas-otip-zv-0002_REV1.pdf
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AI Summary
The Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH), with applications due by May 2, 2025. This initiative seeks to fund one project that will provide continuous, trauma-informed support to victims of severe human trafficking via phone, text, and chat. The total funding available is $5 million for a five-year project. Eligible applicants include organizations with a proven track record in providing services to trafficking victims, while individuals and foreign entities are excluded. The objectives of the NHTH include timely responses to contacts, a comprehensive online directory of service providers, and coordination with law enforcement for reporting potential cases of trafficking. Successful applicants must demonstrate capacity to maintain a referral directory, prioritize urgent cases, manage data collection, and provide ongoing staff training. There are strict guidelines around budgeting, with no allowance for certain costs (such as construction) and a focus on transparent financial management. The review process includes an initial responsiveness check, followed by a merit-based evaluation assessing approach, organizational capacity, and program performance. This funding opportunity reflects federal commitment to combating human trafficking through enhanced services and support for affected individuals.

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJan 16, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineMay 2, 2025
expiryArchive DateJun 1, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$5,000,000
Award Floor
$5,000,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$5,000,000
Expected Awards
1
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Administration for Children and Families-IOAS-OTIP(HHS-ACF-OTIP)
Funding Category
Income Security and Social Services
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

93.598

Official Sources