The 69th Legislative Assembly has approved funding through the Office of the Attorney General to support organizations that provide prevention and treatment services for human trafficking victims in North Dakota. This competitive grant program seeks to strengthen local capacity through partnerships between political subdivisions and service providers to promote safety, support recovery, and enhance outcomes for victims of human trafficking.
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Now Accepting Applications
- Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025, by 11:59 PM (Central Time)
- Apply Here: Application
- Submit to: agogrants@nd.gov
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Eligibility Requirements
Who Can Apply:
- Grant funds must be disbursed through a political subdivision, defined as a unit of local government established by statute or the North Dakota Constitution (e.g., county, township, city, park district, or school district).
Partnership Requirement:
- Political subdivisions must partner with non-governmental organizations that provide prevention and treatment services to human trafficking victims.
- Grant funds cannot be awarded directly to non-governmental entities.
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between cooperating agencies must be submitted with the application.
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Authorized Uses
Funds may be used to support:
- Direct emergency or long-term crisis care services
- Residential care programs
- Training for law enforcement personnel
- Advocacy and victim support services
- Programs that promote recovery and positive outcomes for victims
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Victim Service Fund Reimbursements (NEW)
Victim reimbursement dollars must be included in your application to be accessed.
- Add these under the “Other” budget category.
- The amount will be capped at 10% of the overall budget awarded.
- The Victim Services Fund Reimbursements (VSFR) Agreement must be signed along with the Grant Award Acceptance.
- VSFR Requests must be submitted with your SFR using the VSFR Form and will be approved directly by the Office of the Attorney General.
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Prohibited Uses
Grant funds cannot be used for:
- Supplanting existing state or local funding
- Lobbying activities
- Research or research-related projects
- Fundraising efforts
- Construction or remodeling projects
- Out-of-state direct services or training (excluding referrals)
Additional Restrictions:
- No sub-grants to other agencies
- Office supplies only allowable within a documented cost allocation plan
- No food purchases for office use (exceptions may apply for shelter-related needs)
- Administrative costs capped at 10% of the approved budget (unless additional justification is provided)
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Application & Award Timeline
- July 2025: Notice of Funding Availability released
- August 22, 2025: Application deadline
- September 2025: Review by the Drug & Violent Crime Policy Board
- Mid-October 2025: Award notifications issued (retroactive to July 1, 2025)
- June 30, 2027: Grant period concludes
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Grant Period
- Start Date: July 1, 2025
- End Date: June 30, 2027
Continued funding beyond this period is not guaranteed. Applicants should plan for sustainability through local or alternative funding sources.
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Reporting Requirements
This is a reimbursement-based grant. All submitted expenses must include full and detailed documentation, including:
- Invoices
- Timesheets and payroll records
- Travel itineraries
- Training agendas
Required Reports:
- Quarterly SFR (Summary Financial Report)
- Payment request system
- Semi-Annual Progress Reports
- Must include documentation supporting activities and expenses
- Reimbursement may be withheld for incomplete or late reports
Additional Requirements:
- Site visits or desk reviews may be conducted during the funding cycle.
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Legislative Reporting and Oversight
In accordance with Section 7 of House Bill 1003 (69th Legislative Assembly), the Office of the Attorney General is required to report to the Appropriations Committees of the legislature on the use of funds and outcomes of programs supported by the Human Trafficking Victims Grant Program. This includes:
- The types and scope of services provided to human trafficking victims
- The number of individuals served, and geographic areas reached
- Program outcomes related to emergency and long-term care, residential services, law enforcement training, advocacy support, and victim recovery efforts
The Attorney General will also report to Legislative Management during the 2027–2029 session on the overall status and results of the grant program.
To support these statutory reporting obligations, all grantees must ensure timely, complete, and accurate data submission in their progress reports. This data will inform the Attorney General’s interim and biennial reports to the legislature.
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Need Assistance?
For questions about the application process, contact Grants Management at 701-328-2210.