The purpose of this program is to end the criminalization of minor victims of sex trafficking and develop, expand, or strengthen victim service programs to support victim-centered, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based responses to minor victims of sex trafficking.
Applicants are invited to apply under two program purpose areas. OVC anticipates making up to nine Purpose Area 1 awards of up to $1 million each and one Purpose Area 2 award of up to $1 million. Awards will be for a 36-month period of performance, to begin on October 1, 2022.
Pre-Application Webinar
During a pre-application webinar on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, OVC staff reviewed solicitation requirements and conducted a question and answer session with interested potential applicants.
Awards
Number of Awards: 7
Total Amount Awarded: $6,327,308
Consultation, Engagement, Support Team for Commercially Sexually Exploited Children and Youth
- Sacramento County
Field Generated Strategies to Address the Criminalization of Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking Program Site
- Douglas County
Gracehaven Community Engagement, Direct Care, and Education Expansion Program
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Toledo
- Southeast Ohio
- Accepting Referrals from Across the State
Love146 Connecticut Survivor Care Program Expansion
Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking Prevention and Decriminalization Project for Summit & Medina Counties
- Summit County
- Medina County
The Link Safe Harbor Programs for Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking
- Minneapolis