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How often is RISE Award offered?

RISE Award runs on an annual cycle.

RISE Award

National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance

Foundation Annual Grants for Human Trafficking Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Geography

Not explicitly restricted; appears to be U.S.-based with national platform potential

Other requirements

Candidates should demonstrate:
Exceptional character and commitment to the anti-trafficking field
Outstanding leadership and impact
Contribution to monumental changes in anti-trafficking efforts

Overview

Funder: Atlas Free (formerly National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance / Rescue Freedom)

Award Type: Recognition award honoring exceptional leaders in anti-trafficking work

The RISE Award recognizes outstanding leaders who have made monumental changes in efforts against human trafficking. Inspired by the core belief that "we rise by lifting others," the RISE Award celebrates exceptional changemakers and elevates the far-reaching impact of survivor care.

Award Categories

Three individuals are selected annually across three distinct categories:

Executive - Leadership in organizational or institutional contexts
Survivor - Survivor leaders and advocates
Service Provider - Direct service providers in anti-trafficking work

Eligibility

Candidates should demonstrate:

Exceptional character and commitment to the anti-trafficking field
Outstanding leadership and impact
Contribution to monumental changes in anti-trafficking efforts
Dedication to survivor-centered approaches

2022 Recipients Examples

Executive: Fmr. Ambassador John Cotton Richmond (former U.S. Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons; former federal prosecutor; partner at Dentons law firm)
Survivor Leader: Rev. Dr. Marian Hatcher (Co-founder of ALIVE; expert on combating demand; survivor advocate)
Service Provider/CEO: Hal Cato (former CEO of Thistle Farms; extensive nonprofit and private sector experience)

Geographic Scope

Not explicitly restricted; appears to be U.S.-based with national platform potential

How to Access

Submission process and nomination information available through Atlas Free Network portal.

How to Apply

Application/Nomination Process

Specific application or nomination procedures are not detailed in the provided website content. Based on the page structure, nomination/application information appears to be available through:

Atlas Free Network Portal - member access required
Direct contact with Atlas Free regarding nomination procedures

For current submission guidelines, deadlines, and nomination process, contact Atlas Free directly through their website contact form.

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What National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 2
Total given: $138K
Median grant: $69K
Range: $34K–$104K

By dollars: Washington 75%, Virginia 25%. Top recipient cities: Kirkland, WA; Fairfax, VA.

Example grants

Atlas Free · Kirkland, WA

Merger contributed capital

$104K
Itht · Fairfax, VA

Trafficking taskforce funding

$34K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Human trafficking

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