Program to End Modern Slavery Annual Program Statement

The Program to End Modern Slavery is administered by the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons within the U.S. Department of State. This office leads the U.S. government’s global efforts to combat human trafficking and supports initiatives that align with national security priorities, economic competitiveness, and the disruption of transnational criminal organizations. The program represents a strategic investment framework designed to support rigorous, evidence-based interventions that address modern slavery in a measurable and scalable way. It emphasizes data-driven approaches and cross-sector collaboration to maximize long-term impact. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the development, testing, evaluation, and scaling of interventions that reduce the prevalence of human trafficking. The program prioritizes initiatives that generate actionable evidence on what works in preventing trafficking and assisting victims. Projects funded under this program are expected to contribute to a broader body of knowledge and demonstrate measurable outcomes. The scope includes prevention, protection, and prosecution strategies, with a strong emphasis on interventions that can be replicated or expanded across regions or populations. Funding under this opportunity ranges from a minimum of 500000 dollars to a maximum of 8000000 dollars per award, with an overall estimated program funding of 25000000 dollars. Funds are intended to support direct program implementation, research, evaluation, and capacity-building activities that align with anti-trafficking objectives. The Department of State does not permit profit under its assistance awards, particularly for for-profit entities, and allowable costs must comply with federal regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation cost principles. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity. Eligibility for this program is broad and inclusive, encompassing nonprofit organizations, including nongovernmental organizations and think tanks, public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and U.S. government entities. While foreign governments are not eligible to apply directly, they may participate as beneficiaries of funded programs. Applications from for-profit organizations may undergo additional review and are subject to strict cost allowability standards. This inclusive eligibility framework is designed to encourage diverse partnerships and innovative approaches to combating trafficking. The application process requires submission through official government systems, typically involving registration and completion of required forms and narratives. While specific application components are not detailed in the summary, applicants should expect to provide detailed program descriptions, budgets, and evidence of organizational capacity. The evaluation process focuses on the strength of the proposed intervention, the quality of the evidence base, scalability, and alignment with program objectives. Applications are reviewed through a panel process, and additional scrutiny may be applied depending on the applicant type. This opportunity is structured as an open, ongoing solicitation with a posted date of June 22, 2026, and a nominal closing date extending to January 1, 2099, indicating a rolling or continuously open application structure. This allows applicants to submit proposals over an extended period as funding priorities evolve. The timeline for award decisions and project performance periods is not explicitly stated but is typically determined based on project scope and funding cycles. Interested applicants may contact the program office via email for further guidance or technical assistance.

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