OCVA Healing, Support and Transition Services Grant

The OCVA Healing, Support and Transition Services grant, managed by the Washington State Department of Commerce, aims to provide crucial support to adults aged 18 and older who have experienced sex trafficking. This initiative seeks proposals from qualified non-profit organizations and Tribes in underserved areas to deliver comprehensive healing and transition services. With an estimated funding of $1,225,000 annually, the program anticipates supporting six service providers to ensure effective outreach and assistance.

Washington State Department of Commerce
We administer a diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and several state boards and commissions, all focused on helping communities achieve positive growth.
Who is OCVA?
The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) is housed within the Department of Commerce. OCVA serves as a voice within government for the needs of crime victims in Washington State.
Advocating on behalf of victims obtaining needed services and resources.Administering grant funds for community programs working with crime victims.Assisting communities in planning and implementing services for crime victims.Advising local and state government agencies of practices, policies, and priorities that impact crime victims.
OCVA administers state and federal funds for services to assist individuals who have experienced hurt, harm, trauma or crime. OCVA understands and respects that not all individuals identify as being a “victim of crime”.
OCVA Healing, Support and Transition Services (RFP)
What is this RFP for?
OCVA seeks proposals from qualified non-profit organizations, Tribes and tribal organizations, located in underserved areas of the state, to provide healing, support and transition services. Services will be available to adults 18 and older who have experienced sex trafficking.
OCVA anticipates funding approximately six (6) Healing, Support and Transition Service Providers.
Each project will provide healing, support and transition services for adults 18 and older.Each grantee will meet the requirements of service providers related to the provision of services, activities, data collection and the provision of training and sharing information.Project’s will be funded to provide healing, support and transition services to adults with lived experience of sex trafficking in Central, Eastern, and Western Washington.
OCVA estimates that approximately $1,225,000 per year will be available for this grant program. Applicants may request up to $204,166 for each year.