FY27 Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program AGF

The FY27 Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program, solicitation number BD-27-1044-EPS11-1044O-134694, is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research. The program is designed to support human trafficking enforcement and training efforts with a tentative performance period from December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Applicants must submit their proposals via an online application form by November 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The grant is subject to a peer review process, and funding decisions are made at the discretion of the OGR Executive Director. Preference is given to previously funded District Attorneys who can provide evidence of programmatic success. Awards are evaluated based on a 100-point scale, focusing on the project narrative (30 points), needs assessment (25 points), budget (25 points), implementation plan and timeline (15 points), and applicant information (5 points). Required documentation includes a budget workbook in Excel format, an optional Memorandum of Understanding, and a detailed project description and needs assessment. Eligible costs include personnel, equipment, supplies, and overtime for sworn law enforcement personnel only. Consultants are capped at a maximum rate of 650 dollars per eight-hour day or 81.25 dollars per hour. Procurement for local government and nonprofit entities must adhere to M.G.L. Ch 30B, while state agencies must follow the Operational Services Division Purchasing Guide.