Human Trafficking Commission Grants

Grants are open for:

2024-2025 Annual Grants
No other grants are open, nor accepting applications at this time.

HTC Appropriation CommitteeThe Appropriation Committee held their initial meeting on January 24 and February 7, 2022. Minutes and slides presented at the meetings can be found under the Commission's meetings and minutes.

Committee meetings are open to the public virtually and public notice will be posted on the HTC website prior, as well as on the N.C. Secretary of State public meetings calendar.

2024-2025 Annual Grants

In 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly allocated recurring funding to the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission (“Commission”) in House Bill 259, Session Law 2023-134. Specifically, Section 16.23.(a), appropriates in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) in recurring funds to the Commission to develop and implement a grant program to provide funds to eligible organizations providing direct services to victims of human trafficking.

Grants will be awarded through a competitive process.
Grant maximum is $50,000 per applicant.
Grant period of performance is July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Applications will only be accepted through a new electronic grant management system. A link to the system can be found within the Request for Proposal and the Grant Management System Instructions.
Awarded agencies must comply with all reporting requirements in § 7A-354.1 and in the Terms and Conditions.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agencies certified through G.S. 50B-9 and/or G.S. 143B-394.21 are not eligible to apply for this funding by statute.

Grant applicants shall satisfy all of the following:

Be a nonprofit corporation.
Provide direct services to victims of human trafficking, which may include case management, client safety, client well-being, and other services, including health, transportation, housing, education, and employment assistance.
Be ineligible for a grant under the provisions of G.S. 50B-9 and G.S. 143B-394.21
Submit (electronically through the provided link) a complete application with all required attachments by 5 p.m. on February 7, 2025.

Below are links to the necessary forms and documents for application:

Request for Proposal
Terms & Conditions
Grant Management System Instructions for the Online Application Portal
Conflict of Interest form (will need notarized)
Sworn Statement of No Overdue Tax Debt (will need notarized)
Blank Budget Template for planning purposes
Sample / Example budget. The example exceeds the $50,000 maximum but serves as a tool to give examples of line items and categories.

Previous Grant Cycles -- Now Closed

The North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission (HTC) was designated under SB 105 in the 2021-2023 biennium budget to award and administer funds to organizations within the state that serve victims and survivors of human trafficking. The HTC activated an Appropriation Committee for the purposes of overseeing the grant program development and process. View the original text from pages 356-363 of the State Budget.

Section 16.20 (A): Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Providing Services to Victims of Human Trafficking

The sum of $3,260,000 in nonrecurring funds for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be used to award and administer grants to organizations that provide direct services to victims of human trafficking. The Commission shall develop the grant program and, in consultation with the North Carolina Council for Women and Youth Involvement, establish program guidelines.

Only the 23 nonprofit organizations named are eligible to participate in the grant program through an application process.
Agencies must submit a proposal to include seven items and any additional items that the HTC deems appropriate.
There are reporting requirements for the agencies and the HTC.
- Agencies to comply with all reporting requirements in G.S. 143C-6-23.
- HTC expects there will be additional reporting requirements.
Funds issued in 2021-2022 in one (1) lump sum.
Funds issued in 2022-2023 are quarterly.

View more details.

Section 16.20A is now closed for applications.

Eligible Nonprofit Organizations

A Fresh Start CLT Inc
SAFE Place Inc.
AbolitionNC
Beloved Haven, Inc.
Christian Recovery Centers, Inc. (Brunswick Christian Recovery Center)
Changing Destinies Ministry
CrossRoads: Sexual Assault Response & Resource Center, Inc.
Wayne Pregnancy Care Center, Inc. (Cry Freedom Missions)
Five 14 Revolution, Inc.
Haven House, Inc.
Help, Incorporated: Center Against Violence
Ministry Seven (Hendersonville Rescue Mission)
Hyde County Hotline, Inc.
JusticeMatters, Inc.
LILY PAD HAVEN, INC.
On Eagles Wings
THE OUTER BANKS HOTLINE, INCORPORATED
Randolph County Family Crisis Center, Inc.
Resources, Education, Assistance, Counseling and Housing of Macon County, Inc. (REACH of Macon and Jackson)
The Salvation Army (Salvation Army Project Fight)
Onslow County Partnership for Children, Inc. (The One Place Child Advocacy Center)
Triad Ladder of Hope
World Relief Corporation of National Association of Evangelicals (World Relief Triad)

Proposals

Each grantee shall submit to the Commission a detailed proposal of its human trafficking service program which shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:

A description of the geographic area the organization serves and the needs of victims of human trafficking in that area.
A plan to address the needs of victims, including the goals and objectives of each proposed initiative.
The time line for implementing each proposed initiative to achieve the desired objective and the names of any partners with whom the organization will be working and the role of those partners in the proposed initiative.
A list of the specific services each proposed initiative will deliver, which may include case management, client safety, client well-being, and other services, including health, transportation, housing, education, and employment assistance.
The anticipated planning and administrative costs for each proposed initiative, sorted by type, including staffing, fixed costs, contracts, and information technology.
A description of the organization's capacity to implement its plan to address the needs of victims, including the organization's staffing level, systems, partnerships, existing funding, and existing programs.
A description of the applicant's plans and capability to continue each proposed initiative beyond June 30, 2023, if the applicant plans to do so.
Any additional information deemed appropriate by the Commission.

Application Process for the Named Agencies

Section 16.20 (B): Grants to Develop, Strengthen, or Expand Human Trafficking Victim Service Programs

The sum of $1,140,000 in nonrecurring funds for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be used to develop, strengthen, or expand human trafficking victim service programs. These funds shall be allocated as follows.

Pass through grants to two (2) named agencies upon completion of proposal process.
- Agencies must submit a proposal to include seven items and any additional items that the HTC deems appropriate.
- Agencies named:
  - Compassion to Act, Inc: $250,000
  - North Carolina Institute Against Human trafficking: $320,000
There are reporting requirements for the two agencies and the HTC.
Funds shall be disbursed to each grantee at the discretion of the Human Trafficking Commission, based on a risk assessment and approval of an organization's financial reports, and only after the grantee has submitted a complete detailed proposal.

View more details and technical corrections.

Section 16.20B is now closed for applications.

Proposals

Each grantee shall submit to the Commission a detailed proposal of its human trafficking service program which shall, at a minimum, include all of the following:

A description of the geographic area the organization serves and the needs of victims of human trafficking in that area.
A plan to address the needs of victims, including the goals and objectives of each proposed initiative.
The time line for implementing each proposed initiative to achieve the desired objective and the names of any partners with whom the organization will be working and the role of those partners in the proposed initiative.
A list of the specific services each proposed initiative will deliver, which may include case management, client safety, client well-being, and other services, including health, transportation, housing, education, and employment assistance.
The anticipated planning and administrative costs for each proposed initiative, sorted by type, including staffing, fixed costs, contracts, and information technology.
A description of the organization's capacity to implement its plan to address the needs of victims, including the organization's staffing level, systems, partnerships, existing funding, and existing programs.
A description of the applicant's plans and capability to continue each proposed initiative beyond June 30, 2023, if the applicant plans to do so.
Any additional information deemed appropriate by the Commission.

Application Process for the Two Named Agencies

Section 16.21: Competitive Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Providing Services to Victims of Human Trafficking

The sum of $4,400,000 in nonrecurring funds for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be used to develop and implement a grant program to provide funds to eligible organizations for economic assistance and to enhance services to victims of human trafficking.

Grants will be awarded through a competitive process.
There are reporting requirements for the agencies and the HTC.
- Agencies to comply with all reporting requirements in G.S. 143C-6-23.
- HTC expects there will be additional reporting requirements.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agencies are not eligible to apply in this section.

View more details.

Section 16.21 is now closed for applications.

Grant applicants shall satisfy all of the following:

Be a nonprofit corporation.
Provide direct services to victims of human trafficking, which may include case management, client safety, client well-being, and other services, including health, transportation, housing, education, and employment assistance.
Be ineligible for a grant under the provisions of G.S. 50B-9 and G.S. 143B-394.21.
Agencies cannot apply for this round two of funding under Section 16.21(c) of the Appropriations Act if already awarded grant funding in round one.

Application Process

Informational Webinar

Section 16.22: Facility Improvement Grants for Organizations that Provide Services to Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

The sum of $4,800,000 in nonrecurring funds shall be used to establish a grant program to provide funds to qualifying domestic violence and sexual assault agencies for the purpose of making one-time facility upgrades or undertaking construction projects. After the first round of funding was awarded, a total of $2,075,586 is remaining to be awarded in a second round.

View more details.

Section 16.22 Facility Improvements Grant is now closed for applications.

The following criteria shall apply to the grant program:

Only organizations that qualify for existing domestic violence or sexual assault grant programs pursuant to G.S. 50B-9 and G.S. 143B-394.21, respectively, are eligible through North Carolina Council for Women and Youth Involvement to apply.

Round 2 Section 16.22 Facility Improvements Grant is now closed for applications. Agencies that applied for Round 2 should expect to hear from the commission by late October.

Application Process

Reporting Overview Webinar

Section 16.23: Economic Assistance Funds for Organizations that Provide Services to Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

The sum of $15,000,000 in nonrecurring funds for the 2021-2022 fiscal year shall be used to reduce the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on organizations that provide domestic violence and sexual assault services across the State. The Commission shall allocate the funds as follows:

$7,500,000 to domestic violence organizations across the State eligible to receive grants pursuant to G.S. 50B-9(b). Eligible grant recipients shall receive an equal amount as provided in G.S. 50B-9(b).
$7,500,000 to sexual assault programs and organizations across the State eligible to receive grants pursuant to G.S. 143B-394.21. Eligible grant recipients shall receive an amount based on the formula provided in G.S. 143B-394.21.
Period of Performance in grants will be July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024, with the possibility of extension.

View more details.

Section 16.23 is now closed for applications.

Formulas for agency applications:

78 Domestic Violence Agencies
- $86,540 per agency
61 Dual DV/SA Agencies
- $71,930
10 Stand Alone Sexual Assault Agencies
- $236,250

FY2022-23 Eligible SA and DV Agencies (.xlsx)

Appendix A - Reporting Schedule (PDF)
Appendix B - Quarterly Progress Report CSL (docx)
Appendix C - Quarterly Financial Template (xlsx)
Appendix D - Budget Adjustment Form (xlsx)
Appendix E - Additional Funds Request Form (xlsx)
Appendix F - Financial Report Cover Sheet COMBINED (PDF)
Appendix G - Multiple Funding Sources Time and Activity Sheet (xlsx)
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North Carolina Judicial Branch

2024-2025 Annual Grants

Previous Grant Cycles -- Now Closed

Section 16.20 (A): Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Providing Services to Victims of Human Trafficking

Eligible Nonprofit Organizations

Proposals

Application Process for the Named Agencies

Section 16.20 (B): Grants to Develop, Strengthen, or Expand Human Trafficking Victim Service Programs

Proposals

Application Process for the Two Named Agencies

Section 16.21: Competitive Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Providing Services to Victims of Human Trafficking

Grant applicants shall satisfy all of the following:

Application Process

Informational Webinar

Section 16.22: Facility Improvement Grants for Organizations that Provide Services to Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

The following criteria shall apply to the grant program:

Application Process

Reporting Overview Webinar

Section 16.23: Economic Assistance Funds for Organizations that Provide Services to Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Application Process

Informational Webinar

Reporting Package

Reporting Overview

Reports