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 funding opportunity DFOP0018774 for bilateral, regional, and global programs to combat human trafficking. With a total available funding pool of 38.5 million dollars, individual awards range from 1 million to 10 million dollars for projects with a performance period of up to 60 months, anticipated to start in April 2027. The program prioritizes the Western Hemisphere and East Asia Pacific regions, specifically targeting forced labor in supply chains, commercial exploitation of children, forced criminality in cyber scams, and criminal organizations. 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 from the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. Eligible applicants include non-profits, educational institutions, public international organizations, U.S. government agencies, and certain for-profit organizations. All organizational applicants must possess a Unique Entity Identifier and active SAM.gov registration. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, with the highest weights placed on the quality and feasibility of the program idea, organizational capacity, and the ability to achieve objectives. Required submission materials include SF-424 forms, a maximum 7-page proposal, a detailed budget justification, and one-page CVs for key personnel. All documents must be submitted in English, using 14-point Times New Roman font, with deadlines on September 30 and December 31.