Notice of Intent: Program to End Modern Slavery FY 2025
ID: 358289Type: Posted
Overview

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Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons (DOS-GTIP)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=866456e4479aded067358810326d438a&view=Default
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    The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) of the U.S. Department of State is announcing a funding opportunity under its Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS) for fiscal year 2025, with up to $22 million available for anti-trafficking projects. The program aims to implement and rigorously evaluate innovative interventions that address human trafficking, emphasizing a victim-centered and survivor-informed approach, while encouraging partnerships across various sectors. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign non-governmental organizations, public international organizations, and educational institutions, with funding awards ranging from $500,000 to $5 million for project durations of 24 to 54 months. Interested organizations must submit a Statement of Interest by February 4, 2025, and can direct inquiries to JTIPGrants@state.gov for further information.

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    2025-1-13.pdf
    The TIP Office of the U.S. Department of State is announcing the 2025 funding opportunity under its Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS), with up to $22 million available for anti-trafficking projects. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign NGOs, public international organizations, and educational institutions. The funds, aimed at rigorous evaluations and implementation of promising interventions against human trafficking, will be allocated in three stages: research and design, implementation, and scaling effective solutions. Funding awards range from $500,000 to $5 million, with project durations not exceeding 54 months. Although cost sharing is not required, it may be included voluntarily. Applications must describe the intervention’s purpose, potential for addressing trafficking, and planned evaluation strategies, emphasizing evidence-based approaches. The application process involves submitting a Statement of Interest (SOI), with guidance provided online. The TIP Office stresses the involvement of survivor engagement in project planning and recognizes a broad range of acceptable interventions as long as they focus primarily on trafficking victims. This funding opportunity reflects the government’s commitment to combating modern slavery while promoting innovative, evidence-based practices through a competitive review process.
    2025.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Program to End Modern Slavery (PEMS) 2025. This initiative invites organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) aimed at combating human trafficking internationally. The funding amounts range from $500,000 to $5 million, with an initial award duration of 24 to 54 months, contingent on available appropriated funds. The program emphasizes a victim-centered, trauma-informed, and survivor-informed approach to anti-trafficking efforts, encouraging partnerships with various stakeholders. Applicants are expected to propose innovative interventions to address identified human trafficking challenges and must provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of these interventions. The selection process involves two stages: the submission of SOIs followed by detailed proposals from selected applicants. The TIP Office prioritizes funding for countries assessed below Tier 1 in the TIP Report and encourages submissions that build on earlier PEMS initiatives. All applications must adhere to specific formatting and submission guidelines, with the deadline set for February 4, 2025. Overall, this funding opportunity aims to significantly reduce human trafficking through rigorous research, implementation, and evaluation of promising interventions.
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