SFY2026 Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training AGF

The SFY2026 Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program is a state-funded initiative managed by the Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research under the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. The program allocates approximately $95,000 in funds, with awards ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, to support law enforcement agencies, primarily Massachusetts District Attorney’s Offices, in combating human trafficking through enforcement, investigation, prevention, intervention, and training activities aligned with state guidelines. Applications are due by October 1, 2025, with performance expected from November 2025 through June 30, 2026. Eligible costs include personnel, overtime (limited to sworn law enforcement), consultants, subawards, travel within Massachusetts, equipment, and supplies, but exclude firearms, vehicles, gift cards, and food. Applicants may subaward funds to local police or nonprofits, provided formal MOUs are submitted detailing roles, deliverables, and rates. The grant emphasizes collaboration among law enforcement, child services, and prosecutors, requiring applicants to demonstrate need through data, provide detailed implementation plans, and justify budgets. The contractual framework is governed by Massachusetts state laws, including M.G.L. Chapter 30B for procurement, and standard grant conditions from the Office of Grants and Research. While federal FAR clauses are not explicitly incorporated, the contract stipulates compliance with state procurement procedures, reporting requirements, and monitoring activities such as site visits and desk reviews. Awardees must submit quarterly financial and progress reports, cooperate with oversight, and ensure all services are completed by June 30, 2026, with no extensions permitted. Subcontracts or MOUs must include clear deliverables, timelines, and rates, and all costs must be direct and justified. The application process is entirely electronic, requiring submission of an online form, a detailed Excel budget worksheet, and supporting documents, including MOUs if subcontracting. The selection process involves peer review scoring on criteria such as program design, need, budget reasonableness, and implementation plan, with final awards at the discretion of OGR leadership. Overall, the program aims to enhance coordinated efforts to address human trafficking through targeted enforcement and training, ensuring compliance with state regulations and effective use of allocated funds.