TIP Office International Programs to Combat Human Trafficking Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Department of State's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) is soliciting applications under DFOP0018774 for bilateral, regional, and global programs to combat human trafficking. With a total funding pool of 38.5 million dollars, individual awards range from 1 million to 10 million dollars for projects with a performance period of 60 months, starting in April 2027. The program prioritizes the Western Hemisphere and East Asia and the Pacific Islands, specifically targeting forced labor in supply chains, commercial exploitation of children, forced criminality in cyber scams, and criminal organizations profiting from trafficking. Eligible applicants include non-profits, educational institutions, public international organizations, U.S. government agencies, and certain for-profit organizations. All organizations must possess a Unique Entity Identifier and an active SAM.gov registration. Projects must align with the National Security Strategy, the FY 2026-2030 State Department Agency Strategy, America First Foreign Policy priorities, and country-specific recommendations in the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. Applications are evaluated on a 100-point scale, focusing on the quality and feasibility of the program idea, organizational capacity, program planning, monitoring and evaluation plans, budget realism, and sustainability. Submissions must be in English, use 14-point Times New Roman font, and include a proposal limited to 7 pages along with required SF-424 forms and one-page CVs for key personnel. Application deadlines are September 30 and December 31, with submissions managed through grants.gov.