Open — MDH reports applications due November 30, 2026; applicants should review the complete Word-format RFP and any amendments for full requirements.
Minnesota 2026 Human Trafficking Prevention and Response — Statewide Labor Trafficking Navigator
Minnesota Department of Health competitive statewide Labor Trafficking Navigator grant: one award with up to $829,113 available, including an emergency rapid-response component. Applications due November 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
FundingUp to $829,113 available for one statewide Labor Trafficking Navigator award, including up to $142,500 within that total for emergency rapid response. No separate additional emergency award is indicated.
DeadlineNovember 30, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Questions due November 23, 2026, 4:30 p.m. CT; informational meeting October 29 at 2:30 p.m. CT.
Last verifiedOctober 23, 2026 (official program announcement; full linked Word RFP not independently examined)
Required next actionReview MDH's current complete Word-format navigator RFP, track-specific forms, Q&A and any amendments; prepare statewide navigator narrative, work plan, annual budgets and disclosures; submit by November 30, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Central.
Broad Eligibility
Statewide Minnesota labor trafficking navigator track; potentially eligible local public health, social-service and healthcare agencies, nonprofits, Tribal and local governments, schools, and qualified organizations with demonstrated trafficking-victim services expertise; see controlling RFP.
Atlas Analysis
Legitimate applicant-facing competitive financial assistance; not vendor procurement. The MDH program page establishes track, one award, available amount, estimated project dates, broad eligibility and deadline. Matching requirements, allowable costs and all conditions must be checked in the full RFP before reliance on a final budget.
Program Overview
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is accepting applications for a Statewide Labor Trafficking Navigator under its Human Trafficking Prevention and Response Program. This is a competitive financial-assistance opportunity for an organization capable of coordinating trauma-informed services, outreach, housing and support for victims and survivors of labor trafficking and exploitation across Minnesota. It is one of two distinct navigator tracks in the current MDH solicitation.
Funding and Project Dates
MDH lists up to $829,113 available for one statewide award. That amount includes up to $142,500 for emergency rapid-response funding; the emergency component is not an additional award above $829,113. Estimated project dates are February 1, 2027 through November 30, 2030. Award terms and eligible costs are governed by MDH’s complete Request for Proposals.
Eligibility
Potential applicants include local public-health and social-service agencies, nonprofits, Tribal governments, other governmental entities, schools or districts, healthcare organizations and other agencies with demonstrated expertise serving people affected by labor trafficking or exploitation. Applicants must meet the full controlling RFP requirements for the statewide navigator track.
Deadline and Application
Applications must reach MDH by Monday, November 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Questions are due by November 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time; MDH plans an information meeting October 29, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Central Time. Application forms in the official Word-format RFP include cover letter/executive summary, statewide navigator approach and equity responses, work plan/timeline, annual budget justifications, budget summary and conflict-of-interest disclosure; supporting letters are also requested. MDH says it acknowledges submissions by replying to the submission email within one business day.
Important Application Considerations
Applicants may apply to this track, the separate Lower Central Minnesota Safe Harbor navigator track, or both. The public program overview does not separately specify a matching requirement or enumerate all eligible and prohibited expenses. Review MDH’s complete current RFP, application forms, amendments and Q&A for those controlling details before finalizing a budget or applying.
Official funder: Minnesota Department of Health. Official opportunity and RFP link.
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