The North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission has announced the release of inaugural Grant Funding Request for Proposals. The Commission welcomes all projects that fall within the eligibility guidelines and funding priorities. Details regarding request for proposals can be found at NCcourts.gov. 

This is a competitive grant process and all projects must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on November 5, 2018, in order to be considered. The commission hopes to announce funding awards for recommended projects in December with grant starting dates of January 2019. 

About the N.C. Human Trafficking Commission
The North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission is the legislatively mandated leader of anti-human trafficking efforts in North Carolina per S.L. 2013-368. The Commission is charged with

• Examining and combating human trafficking
• Funding and facilitating research
• Creating measurement, assessment, and accountability measures
• Informing and educating law enforcement personnel, social services providers, and the general public
• Suggesting new policies, procedures, and legislation
• Developing regional response teams
• Identifying gaps in law enforcement or service provision and recommending solutions