The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund provides financial support to civil society organisations and NGOs worldwide that support victims of human trafficking. The grant offers up to $20,000 in funding to support projects focused on protection, rehabilitation, and healthcare services. The application deadline is set for February 28, 2026.
About The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund
The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking (UNVTF) is administered by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). UNODC is the UN entity mandated to assist Member States in combating illicit drugs, transnational organised crime, corruption, and human trafficking.
The fund was established to provide humanitarian, legal, and financial assistance to victims of trafficking in persons, particularly women and children. The programme supports victim-centred projects implemented by Non-governmental organisations and survivor-led entities working directly with affected victims.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: $20,000
- Maximum award: $20,000
- Project duration supported: 12 months
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Who Can Apply for the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund
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- Eligible organisation types: Survivor-led organisations
- Non-governmental organisations
- Nonprofits.
- Registration requirements:
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- Organisations must complete the UN partner registration before applying.
- Geographic eligibility: Worldwide
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Direct assistance to victims of human trafficking.
- Protection, shelter, healthcare, psychosocial support.
- Legal aid, access to justice, and reintegration services.
Application Process
- Applicants should visit the official IN grant portal to review the registration guidelines.
- Complete the application form and send it by email to unodc-victimsfund@un.org with the subject line “Application for UNVTF Grants Programme 2026”.
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Required Materials
- Project proposal
- Project budget
- Two reference letters
- Partner declaration form
- Oregistration registration certificate
- Financial statements
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 28 February 2026, 23:59 (CET)
- Notification timeline: Not specified.
Selection Notes
- Highly competitive global grant programme
- Priority focus areas: Projects providing direct assistance to trafficking victims
- Exclusions: projects that do not focus on supporting and giving assistance to trafficking victims.
Official Source of the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund
- Official Application Page: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking-fund/unvtf-funding.html
