OpportunityTitle: National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization&apos;s religious character, affiliation, or exercise.
Description: This NOFO is modified. Changes are made to these sections: funding details, key dates, program description, merit review (criteria), deadlines, and post-award requirements.The National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH) is a national toll-free hotline that operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year via telephone, text, and chat, to assist adults and minors who have experienced a severe form of human trafficking as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.The objectives of the NHTH include:Operate the NHTH&#8217;s telephone, text, chat, and website via a coordinated national communications system available 24 hours a day. Provide timely information and service referrals to victims of human trafficking using a trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally responsive, and linguistically appropriate approach.Notify law enforcement agencies of potential cases of human trafficking, where appropriate; andEstablish and maintain a comprehensive online directory of community-based service providers in communities across the United States. Develop trusted relationships to identify, update, and maintain comprehensive internal and online referral directories. Directories must include vetted organizations equipped to meet the service needs of survivors and/or respond to tips of potential human trafficking in accordance with relevant referral protocols.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: endtrafficking@acf.hhs.gov
GrantorContactText: Office on Trafficking in Persons&lt;br/&gt;endtrafficking@acf.hhs.gov
CloseDateExplanation: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.