Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0018774
The U.S. Department of State's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) is soliciting grant applications under its International Programs to Combat Human Trafficking Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number DFOP0018774). This is a discretionary grant opportunity (CFDA 19.019) meant to support projects that reduce human trafficking by aligning with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) and its later reauthorizations. In practice, that means proposals should be built around the TVPA's core "3P" framework: prosecuting traffickers, protecting victims, and preventing trafficking in the first place.
Programmatically, the TIP Office is looking for projects that respond to real, documented trafficking challenges and that reflect U.S. policy priorities and guidance. Applicants are expected to connect their proposed activities to relevant strategic direction, including the National Security Strategy, applicable executive orders, the Department of State's FY 2026-2030 Agency Strategy, and the country-specific recommendations and findings published in the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The notice also emphasizes that proposed work should advance America First Foreign Policy priorities, so applicants should be prepared to clearly explain how their approach supports U.S. interests while improving anti-trafficking outcomes.
A wide range of applicants can apply. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or other NGOs), public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and U.S. government agencies. Foreign governments cannot apply as applicants, but they may still benefit from programming, such as through capacity-building support, improved service coordination, training, or other assistance delivered via eligible implementers.
For-profit applicants should note two key compliance points. First, applications from for-profit entities may receive additional scrutiny after the panel review stage. Second, the Department of State does not allow profit under its assistance awards to commercial organizations. In this context, "profit" is any amount beyond allowable direct and indirect costs. Cost allowability for commercial entities is determined under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, specifically the Cost Accounting Standards Administration rules at 48 CFR 30 and the Contract Cost Principles and Procedures at 48 CFR 31. This means budgets must be structured to recover only allowable costs and not include markups or other profit elements.
From a funding standpoint, the listed award ceiling is up to $10,000,000 per award. The opportunity record lists expected awards as 0, which typically signals that the number of awards is not predetermined in the posting data or may depend on available funding and the quality of applications received. The original closing date is shown as 2099-01-01, which effectively indicates an open or standing solicitation rather than a single, near-term deadline; applicants should still verify any internal submission windows, review cycles, or program-specific deadlines provided in the full announcement or related guidance.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a broad, ongoing request for strong, policy-aligned anti-trafficking proposals that can demonstrate a clear theory of change, measurable results, and alignment with TIP Report recommendations and U.S. government strategic priorities, while staying compliant with Department of State assistance rules and cost principles.Apply for DFOP0018774
- The Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "TIP Office International Programs to Combat Human Trafficking Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.019.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-06-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2099-01-01. (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 $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Department of State TIP Office International Programs to Combat Human Trafficking Annual Program Statement, Funding Opportunity Number DFOP0018774.
Which U.S. government office is soliciting applications?
The U.S. Department of State's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) is soliciting applications.
Is this a grant or a contract?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity (CFDA 19.019), offered as an assistance award rather than a procurement contract.
What is the primary purpose of the program?
The purpose is to support projects that reduce human trafficking by aligning with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) and its subsequent reauthorizations.
What anti-trafficking approach should proposals follow?
Proposals are expected to reflect the TVPA's "3P" framework: prosecuting traffickers, protecting victims, and preventing trafficking.
What types of projects is the TIP Office looking for?
The TIP Office is looking for projects that respond to real, documented trafficking challenges and that reflect U.S. policy priorities and guidance.
Do applicants need to use evidence or documentation of trafficking challenges?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that projects should respond to real, documented trafficking challenges, so applicants should be prepared to show the problem is clearly identified and supported by documentation.
What strategic or policy documents should applications align with?
Applicants are expected to connect proposed activities to relevant U.S. strategic direction, including the National Security Strategy, applicable executive orders, the Department of State's FY 2026-2030 Agency Strategy, and the country-specific recommendations and findings in the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report.
How does the TIP Report factor into project design?
Applicants are expected to align proposed work with the country-specific recommendations and findings published in the annual TIP Report, and to demonstrate how the project responds to those priorities.
Does the opportunity require alignment with America First Foreign Policy priorities?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that proposed work should advance America First Foreign Policy priorities, and applicants should be prepared to explain how the approach supports U.S. interests while improving anti-trafficking outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or other NGOs), public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and U.S. government agencies.
Can foreign governments apply directly as applicants?
No. Foreign governments cannot apply as applicants under this opportunity.
Can foreign governments still benefit from the funded programs?
Yes. Although foreign governments cannot apply as applicants, they may still benefit from programming such as capacity-building support, improved service coordination, training, or other assistance delivered via eligible implementers.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Will for-profit applications be reviewed differently?
They may be. The notice indicates that applications from for-profit entities may receive additional scrutiny after the panel review stage.
Can a for-profit organization earn profit under this award?
No. The Department of State does not allow profit under its assistance awards to commercial organizations. In this context, "profit" means any amount beyond allowable direct and indirect costs.
What cost rules apply to commercial (for-profit) entities?
Cost allowability for commercial entities is determined under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including the Cost Accounting Standards Administration rules at 48 CFR 30 and the Contract Cost Principles and Procedures at 48 CFR 31.
How should a for-profit budget be structured?
Budgets must be structured to recover only allowable direct and indirect costs and should not include markups or other profit elements beyond allowable costs.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is up to $10,000,000 per award.
How many awards will be made?
The opportunity record lists expected awards as 0, which typically indicates the number of awards is not predetermined in the posting data or may depend on available funding and the quality of applications received.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date is shown as 2099-01-01, which effectively indicates an open or standing solicitation rather than a single near-term deadline.
Should applicants still look for other submission windows or deadlines?
Yes. Even with an open-ended closing date in the record, applicants should verify any internal submission windows, review cycles, or program-specific deadlines provided in the full announcement or related guidance.
What kind of proposal is most competitive based on the notice?
This opportunity is described as an ongoing request for strong, policy-aligned anti-trafficking proposals that can demonstrate a clear theory of change, measurable results, and alignment with TIP Report recommendations and U.S. government strategic priorities, while staying compliant with Department of State assistance rules and cost principles.
Does the notice mention expectations around results and measurement?
Yes. It emphasizes that projects should be able to demonstrate measurable results, along with a clear theory of change.
What compliance themes should applicants keep in mind?
Applicants should ensure alignment with TVPA and the 3P framework, reflect TIP Report recommendations and other referenced U.S. strategic priorities, and stay compliant with Department of State assistance rules and applicable cost principles (including specific FAR cost rules for commercial entities).
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