Funding Opportunities
Stay updated here for the latest funding opportunities related to human trafficking research around the world.
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OVC FY25 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking
Deadline: March 18, 2026
This NOFO will support jurisdictions to develop and expand a multidisciplinary, collaborative task force approach to better respond to human trafficking through increased victim identification, service provision, and case investigations. Each lead applicant is required to submit their entity’s application separately into JustGrants (one application submitted by an eligible lead law enforcement agency and one application submitted by an eligible lead victim service organization)
OVC FY25 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human Trafficking
Deadline: March 18, 2026
This NOFO will develop, enhance, and coordinate programs and activities geared toward improving outcomes for child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking. Outcomes for child and youth victims of human trafficking will be improved through the development and implementation of a statewide or Tribal jurisdiction-wide strategic plan addressing challenges related to identifying and serving child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking, as well as identifying, investigating, and prosecuting traffickers.
OVC FY25 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
Deadline: March 18, 2026
This NOFO will develop, expand, and strengthen victim service programs for victims of all forms of human trafficking throughout the United States and its territories. This program provides funding for comprehensive and specialized services for victims of all forms of human trafficking and is intended for victim services programs serving adults or a combination of adults and minors/youth.
Shade Partnership Fund (SPF)
Deadline: August 31, 2026
The Shade Partnership Fund (SPF) is a philanthropic group focused on partnering with existing non-profits to help them create positive, sustainable change. SPF currently supports charitable organizations in 3 categories: Anti-Trafficking, Racial Justice and Reconciliation, and General.
Borders & Security Call for Proposals, Migration Partnership Facility
ROLLING DEADLINE
The specific objective of this call is to support borders and security actions that tackle irregular migration and transnational organized crime through strengthened cooperation between EU MS and partner countries via the provision of targeted and flexible funding. A whole-of-route approach, where relevant, is encouraged. Target countries include Southern Neighbourhood, Sub-Saharan Africa, Silk Route countries, and Central Asia. This is a rolling Call for Proposals with an open deadline. Applicants may propose projects (i.e. submit a Concept Note) at any time BUT the duration of an action (i.e. end date of grant contract) cannot go beyond November 30, 2028.
Costco Wholesale Charitable Contributions Grant
Rolling Deadline
Costco Wholesale’s primary charitable efforts specifically focus on programs supporting children, education, and health and human services in the communities where we do business. Throughout the year we receive a large number of requests from nonprofit organizations striving to make a positive impact, and we are thankful to be able to provide support to a variety of organizations and causes.
Creag Foundation Grant
Rolling Deadline
The Creag Foundation is focused on innovation in the industry. We will consider proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations that are finding new ways to address societal issues facing the nonprofit community. Applications to the Creag Foundation are by invitation only. If you believe that your organization fits our funding criteria, you are welcome to submit a letter of inquiry.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Rolling Deadline
DRK Foundation funds early-stage social impact organizations solving the world’s biggest social and environmental problems using bold, scalable approaches. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation accepts applications for funding year round. Completing an application is the first step of our process and allows us to get to know you and your social enterprise so we can begin assessing your organization’s alignment with our funding thesis.
Edge Fund
Rolling Deadline
Edge Fund began from the ground up as a participatory grantmaking fund in 2012. The people who set it up had experience as activists or funders, and many as both. If community organising and community development could involve the people affected by decisions, then why couldn’t funding happen the same way? The capitalist system and the culture surrounding it creates winners and losers. It’s time for the voices of those who have been oppressed and marginalised. If we continue to leave decisions about funding to those who hold the wealth and power, real system change will not occur.
Hearst Foundation: Social Service Grant
Rolling Deadline
The Hearst Foundations fund direct-service organizations that tackle the roots of chronic poverty by applying effective solutions to the most challenging social and economic problems. The Foundations prioritize supporting programs that have proven successful in facilitating economic independence and in strengthening families. Preference is also given to programs with the potential to scale productive practices in order to reach more people in need.
National Lottery Heritage Grants
Rolling Deadline
National Lottery Heritage Grants is our funding programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK. They fund projects that value, care for and sustain heritage for everyone across the UK, now and in the future. Heritage can mean different things to different people. It can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations. This could include nature and habitats, historic buildings and environments, or cultures, traditions and people’s memories.
Redeeming Love Foundation Grants
Rolling Deadline (January 30, April 24, July 31, and October 30)
The Redeeming Love Foundation financially supports non-profit organizations who work to prevent trafficking and help survivors of sex trafficking and abuse.
Rotary Club to End Human Trafficking (RCEHT) Foundation Grant
Rolling Deadline
The Rotary Club to End Human Trafficking (RCEHT) Foundation provides financial support to non-profit organizations and projects that are making a difference in the fight against human trafficking. Our Foundation funds projects that have the greatest reach, impact the greatest number of people, can be replicated and offer collaborative opportunities. Our priority order for funding is: Economic development, advocacy, education, and then awareness initiatives. Applications are reviewed by the Programs & Projects committee with recommendations going to the Club and Foundation Boards.
Slave 2 Nothing Foundation Grants
Rolling Deadline
One of the primary ways the Slave 2 Nothing Foundation advances its mission is through grantmaking. We prioritize nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing substance abuse and human trafficking through direct service and impactful outcomes. Our grant program is competitive and operates on an invitation-only basis. Following an initial vetting process, selected organizations are invited to submit formal funding proposals. We focus on building trusted partnerships with organizations whose work aligns with our mission, goals, and approach.
The Cowles Charitable Trust Grants
Rolling Deadline (March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1)
This mission of the The Cowles Charitable Trust is to continue and further the philanthropic legacy of Gardner Cowles, Jr. and the Cowles family, which includes promotion of education, social justice, health, and the arts. The Trust Board of Trustees meets four times a year in January, April, July and October to consider grant requests.
TJX Foundation Grants
Rolling Deadline
Our mission is to provide great value to our communities by helping vulnerable families and children access the resources and opportunities they need to build a better future. Accepting letters of inquiry from nonprofits seeking grant support in the following areas only: 1) basic needs (food, clothing, and shelter), 2) access to opportunities outside of school that enable school success for at-risk youth (pre-kindergarten to grade 12), 3) workforce readiness training for at-risk youth (ages 16-24), and 4) safety from domestic violence (shelter, prevention, and services).
Tony Robbins Foundation Grants
Rolling Deadline
Dedicated to meeting challenges within the global community, creating solutions and taking action, The Tony Robbins Foundation provides monetary donations to various organizations around the world. Funding requests are evaluated on an ongoing basis. We look for organizations that align with our mission to empower individuals and organizations to make a significant difference in the quality of life of those often forgotten.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Rolling Deadline
We accept applications at any time. There are no deadlines or specific grantmaking cycles.
To help you get to know us better, we recommend our Who We Are and Priorities pages to give you sense of our mission, history and grantmaking priorities. We also encourage you to visit our DNA page, which details how the foundation’s commitments to advancing racial equity and racial healing, to developing leaders and to authentically engaging communities are part of everything we do, and everything we fund.
The information on the tabs that follow will help you know what to expect as you apply for a grant. We are always looking for creative ideas from organizations seeking to create lasting, transformational change for children.