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Delayed DOJ Funding Hurts 100+ Human Trafficking Nonprofits

1/6/2026

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In September 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice allowed funding for organizations aiding human trafficking survivors to expire without timely grant announcements, harming more than 100 nonprofits.
By December 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released funding opportunities for fiscal year 2025 seven to eight months late.
Senator Gary Peters criticized the Trump administration for withholding resources.
Many groups reported not receiving new funding notifications.

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Story summary

In September 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice allowed funding for organizations aiding human trafficking survivors to expire without timely grant announcements, harming more than 100 nonprofits.
By December 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice released funding opportunities for fiscal year 2025 seven to eight months late.
Senator Gary Peters criticized the Trump administration for withholding resources.
Many groups reported not receiving new funding notifications.