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2026 Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant Program is sponsored by Ohio Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS). Seeks applications to provide direct services to victims of human trafficking, aiming to expand the availability of supportive services to victims of sex and labor trafficking throughout Ohio.
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detailid=382ded2d-bf60-f011-8f0d-00505680042e) * FIND CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES * HELPFUL TIPS FOR APPLYING * REVIEW PAST OPPORTUNITIES ## 2026 Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant Program #### This funding opportunity is for reference only, registration closed on August 11, 2025 Opportunity Number DPS-OCJS-2026-DSVHT Funding Organization State Opportunity Ohio Funding Opportunity Categories Public Safety Application Start Date July 14, 2025 Application End Date August 11, 2025 Project Start Date July 1, 2025 Project End Date December 31, 2026 Assistance Listing Number / CFDA #-na- Eligible Applicants Local Governments , Opportunity Details The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) is seeking applications to provide direct services to victims of human trafficking.
This program aims to expand the availability of supportive services to victims of sex and labor trafficking throughout Ohio. The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS). By statute, OCJS is the lead justice planning and assistance office for the state, administering millions of dollars in state and federal criminal justice funding every year.
OCJS also evaluates programs and products, develops training, resources, and best practices for criminal justice professionals and communities. The Office of Criminal Justice Services also manages the Governor’s Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force.
In FY26/27, Governor Mike DeWine invested 4,531,000 in each fiscal year to support anti-human trafficking efforts in the areas of prosecution, victim services, assistance to child victims, and prevention and policy to implement the priorities of the Governor’s Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force. A portion of these funds will provide grants to nonprofit organizations to meet the service needs of victims of human trafficking.
This Request for Proposals outlines OCJS’ funding priorities as well as eligibility and application requirements. More Informationhttps://ocjs. ohio.
gov/about-us/news-and-events/all-news/direct-services-for-victims-of-human-trafficking-grant-program-2026-request-for-proposals Financial Details A Bidder’s Training webinar, in which OCJS staff will review requirements for the grant application as well as answer questions regarding the application process, for the 2026 Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant will take place July 24, 2025 from 10am-11:30am.
If you miss the live version you must watch the recording to apply for funding. The training will provide information helpful for both the application preparation and review process. Please register for the webinar at https://attendee.
gotowebinar. com/register/2102139137160068191 * 2026 Request for Proposals Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant Program 2026_Direct_Services_for_Victims_of_Human_Trafficking_FINAL. pdf ### Documents to be Submitted with Application _When applicable, instructions or templates will be provided in the Attachments section above.
Only PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or Excel formats will be accepted. _
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations providing direct services to victims of human trafficking in Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows portion of $4,531,000 invested annually in FY26/27. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
2026 Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant Program is funded by Ohio Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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