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The Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Services and Outreach (DVHT-SO) Program is a federal funding opportunity from the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning awardees should expect an ongoing working relationship with the federal program office rather than a one-time, hands-off grant. The program is designed to strengthen community-based capacity to serve domestic adults and minors who have experienced severe forms of human trafficking, using the definition established in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended. The overall focus is not just on helping individual survivors in the moment, but on building, expanding, and sustaining an organization and its local network so that identification and service delivery can continue long after the award period.
At the core of DVHT-SO are two required activity areas. First, funded organizations must provide comprehensive case management that is culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate for people who have experienced both sex trafficking and labor trafficking. This case management is expected to connect clients to practical help and longer-term stabilization supports, including direct services, assistance, and referrals. Second, awardees must conduct outreach intended to improve the identification of domestic trafficking victims in the community, which typically means proactive relationship-building and coordination with systems and settings where trafficking may be detected (for example, community organizations, public agencies, and other local partners) so that survivors are recognized and connected to services earlier and more consistently.
The program is explicitly informed by a whole-family approach. In practical terms, this means services and opportunities should be planned not only for the primary client, but also for immediate family members living in the same household. The intention is to reduce barriers that often prevent survivors from engaging in services (such as childcare, family instability, or safety concerns affecting the household) and to support stability in a way that reflects how survivors actually live and make decisions. DVHT-SO also emphasizes partnership and survivor-informed implementation: OTIP encourages strong community partnerships, meaningful engagement of people with lived experience of trafficking in program design and delivery, and staffing choices that reflect the communities being served. The underlying idea is that culturally grounded services and trusted messengers improve engagement, safety, and outcomes.
A notable structural feature is the 12-month project implementation period. During this first year, the prime recipient is expected to build the foundation for the work, such as establishing optional partnerships, onboarding new staff, developing a victim service protocol, and creating a sustainability plan. Even though this period is framed as implementation and build-out, it is not a delay period for service delivery: clients must still receive direct services and assistance during the implementation year. In other words, the program expects organizations to both serve people immediately and strengthen infrastructure at the same time, so that services are not interrupted while the organization scales up its approach.
In terms of who can apply, eligibility is broad and includes state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as permitted by the opportunity). The funding opportunity number is HHS-2022-ACF-IOAS-OTIP-TV-0037, and it is listed under CFDA 93.327 in the Income Security and Social Services category. The posted award ceiling is $360,000, and OTIP anticipated making about 8 awards under this announcement.
Applicants should also plan for the required cost share. DVHT-SO includes a statutorily mandated 25 percent match, which can be met through cash or allowable in-kind contributions. This means an organization needs to document and sustain matching resources as part of the project budget and operations, not as an informal or aspirational contribution. Administrative details in the announcement indicate the opportunity was created April 29, 2022, with an original closing date of June 28, 2022, and electronic submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.Apply for HHS 2022 ACF IOAS OTIP TV 0037
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families-IOAS-OTIP in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Services and Outreach (DVHT-SO) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.327.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.. (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 $360,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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DVHT-SO Program (Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Services and Outreach) FAQs
1) What is the DVHT-SO Program?
The Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Services and Outreach (DVHT-SO) Program is a federal funding opportunity from the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is designed to strengthen community-based capacity to serve domestic adults and minors who have experienced severe forms of human trafficking.
2) Who is the federal agency behind this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP), which is part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3) What kind of grant is DVHT-SO (and what does that mean for awardees)?
DVHT-SO is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That structure signals that awardees should expect an ongoing working relationship with the federal program office rather than a one-time, hands-off grant.
4) Who is the program intended to serve?
The program is intended to support domestic adults and minors who have experienced severe forms of human trafficking, using the definition established in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended.
5) Does the program cover sex trafficking, labor trafficking, or both?
Both. Funded organizations are required to provide comprehensive case management that is culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate for people who have experienced sex trafficking and labor trafficking.
6) What are the required activity areas under DVHT-SO?
DVHT-SO has two required activity areas:
- Comprehensive case management that is culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate, connecting clients to direct services, assistance, and referrals for immediate needs and longer-term stabilization.
- Outreach to improve identification of domestic trafficking victims through proactive relationship-building and coordination with community organizations, public agencies, and other local partners where trafficking may be detected.
7) What does "comprehensive case management" mean in this program?
Based on the opportunity description, comprehensive case management includes connecting clients to practical help and longer-term stabilization supports through direct services, assistance, and referrals, with services delivered in culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate ways.
8) What does "outreach" mean for DVHT-SO?
Outreach is intended to improve the identification of domestic trafficking victims in the community. It typically includes proactive relationship-building and coordination with systems and settings where trafficking may be detected, such as community organizations, public agencies, and other local partners, so survivors are recognized and connected to services earlier and more consistently.
9) Is the goal only to help individual survivors during the grant period?
No. The program emphasizes building, expanding, and sustaining an organization and its local network so that identification and service delivery can continue long after the award period.
10) What is the "whole-family approach" mentioned in the program description?
A whole-family approach means services and opportunities should be planned not only for the primary client, but also for immediate family members living in the same household. The intention is to reduce barriers to engagement (such as childcare, family instability, or household safety concerns) and to support stability in a way that reflects real household needs.
11) What does "survivor-informed implementation" mean in DVHT-SO?
The program encourages meaningful engagement of people with lived experience of trafficking in program design and delivery. It also highlights staffing choices that reflect the communities being served, with the idea that culturally grounded services and trusted messengers improve engagement, safety, and outcomes.
12) Are partnerships required or encouraged?
Partnership is emphasized throughout the program description. During the 12-month project implementation period, the prime recipient is expected to build the foundation for the work, including establishing optional partnerships, and to strengthen community coordination for identification and referrals.
13) What is the 12-month project implementation period?
The first 12 months are framed as a project implementation (build-out) period. During this time, the prime recipient is expected to build foundational capacity, such as onboarding new staff, developing a victim service protocol, and creating a sustainability plan.
14) Does the implementation period mean services can wait until year two?
No. Even during the implementation year, clients must still receive direct services and assistance. The program expects organizations to serve people immediately while strengthening infrastructure at the same time.
15) Who is eligible to apply for DVHT-SO?
Eligibility includes:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as permitted by the opportunity)
16) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA listing?
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2022-ACF-IOAS-OTIP-TV-0037. It is listed under CFDA 93.327 in the Income Security and Social Services category.
17) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posted award ceiling is $360,000.
18) How many awards were expected to be made?
OTIP anticipated making about 8 awards under this announcement.
19) Is there a required match or cost share?
Yes. DVHT-SO includes a statutorily mandated 25 percent match.
20) Can the 25 percent match be cash, in-kind, or both?
The 25 percent match can be met through cash or allowable in-kind contributions.
21) How should applicants treat the matching requirement in their budget planning?
The description indicates the match must be documented and sustained as part of the project budget and operations, not treated as an informal or aspirational contribution.
22) What key capacity-building elements are expected during implementation?
Examples specifically named include onboarding new staff, developing a victim service protocol, establishing optional partnerships, and creating a sustainability plan, while still delivering direct services.
23) When was this opportunity created and what were the key dates listed?
The opportunity was created on April 29, 2022, with an original closing date of June 28, 2022.
24) What was the submission deadline time zone and exact time?
Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
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