FY27 Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program AGF

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is responsible for managing state appropriated, criminal justice funding allocated to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) by the Massachusetts State Legislature. [...] The SFY2027 Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program is supported with state funds, authorized in the Fiscal Year 2027 General Appropriation Act, Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2026, and federal funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.

Only a Massachusetts District Attorney’s Office is eligible to apply. Preference will be given to previously funded District Attorney Offices who provide data showing evidence of prior success with the Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program.

$95,000.00 in state funds will be combined with $110,240.00 in federal funds to make the total available for this funding opportunity **$205,240.00**.

The Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program aims to support and/or expand a District Attorney’s human trafficking programming and initiatives that utilize best practices as recommended through the MA Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Guidelines. This grant will support efforts to strengthen collaboration among the Massachusetts State Police High-Risk Victims Unit, Department of Children and Families, specialized ADAs within DA’s offices, and local partners.

Eligible activities include but are not limited to funding the following:

• Human Trafficking Special Prosecutor.
• Enforcement / Investigative Efforts.
• Prevention / Intervention Services.
• Awareness and Prevention Education Training.

Funds can be used to strengthen investigations and prosecutions of human trafficking as well as efforts to enhance community relationships and municipal law enforcement’s capacity to work on anti-trafficking cases. Additionally, these funds can support the expansion of victim-centered, multi-disciplinary approaches to working with survivors through trauma-informed programming and support services that promote justice, access, and empowerment.

An applicant may sub-award funds to outside entities to assist with enforcement and suppression efforts, such as a local police department. An applicant may also sub-award funds to outside entities to assist with prevention and intervention services, such as a nonprofit that provides survivor support programs within the county. [...] All proposed services must have an anti-trafficking nexus.

**Submission method:** The application and attachments are to be submitted electronically via the online application form. Submit online application including all required Attachments by **4:00 p.m. on November 13, 2026**.

The online application requires the signature of the District Attorney.

Required attachments:

• *Attachment A: Budget Excel Workbook* (in Excel format, not PDF) uploaded to online application form
• *Attachment B: MOU*, if applicable
• Additional Materials, if applicable, such as data proving success of prior funding, conference materials, training materials etc.

This is a competitive grant and will be subject to a peer review process. Applications will be reviewed and scored by three peer reviewers based on the following criteria:

• Clear and adequate responses for Applicant Information and Project Summary (5 points)
• A needs assessment, including the use of data to demonstrate need and a description of how requested programming addresses the stated need (25 Points)
• A narrative that clearly describes the programming to be implemented and the expected outcome and benefits to the department and/or community. (30 Points)
• Implementation plan and timeline that are feasible and ensure the initiative will be implemented and completed within the anticipated grant period (15 Points)
• A detailed, reasonable, and cost-effective budget. (25 Points)

Applicants may apply for up to seven (7) months of funding. The anticipated funding cycle for projects will begin December 2026 and end June 30, 2027. Funding will be disbursed via an Interdepartmental Service Agreement.