Open for applications

Federal funding opportunity

Child Protection Compact Annual Program Statement

Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons

  • OpportunityDFOP0018775
  • Agency codeDOS-GTIP
  • CategoryDiscretionary (D)
26431 days until applications close Thu, January 1, 2099
PostedJul 29, 2026 ClosesJan 1, 2099
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$12.5M Est. program funding
$10M Award ceiling
$5M Award floor
0 Expected no. of awards

Program summary

Synopsis

The TIP Office invites applications for projects to combat all forms of child trafficking as part of a potential Child Protection Compact (CPC) between the United States and a recipient country proposed by the applicant. A CPC is a multi-year plan developed jointly by the United States and another government to strengthen capacity to effectively prosecute and convict child traffickers, provide comprehensive care and support for child victims, and prevent child trafficking in all its forms.

Timeline

Key dates

  • July 29, 2026
    Opportunity posted to grants.gov
  • August 21, 2026
    Today — 26431 days of the window remain
  • January 1, 2099
    Applications close

Who may apply

Eligibility

Eligible applicant types as published by the awarding agency:

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional info on eligibility
The following organizations are eligible to apply: · Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations · Public and private educational institutions · For-profit organizations · Public International Organizations · U.S. government agencies Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. While foreign governments are not eligible to apply, governments may be beneficiaries of programs pro
Cost sharing or matching
Not required

Awarding agency

Additional information

Agency name
Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons
Full announcement
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants ↗
Grantor contact
Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons
703-516-1684

Assistance listing

CFDA program(s)

  • 19.019 International Programs to Combat Human Trafficking

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