Minnesota Organizations Awarded More Than $4.5 Million In Federal Grant Money To Support Victims Of Human Trafficking

United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced that more than $4.5 million in federal grant funds have been awarded to organizations throughout the state of Minnesota to combat human trafficking and provide support services to victims of trafficking. In announcing the grant awards, U.S. Attorney MacDonald also released a new human trafficking public service announcement aimed at raising awareness and reaching victims.

U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald said, “Eradication of human trafficking is one of my top priorities as the United States Attorney. Here in Minnesota, we are attacking the problem of human trafficking strategically, through aggressive prosecution, strong multidisciplinary partnerships, and robust community outreach and education. This grant money will aid tremendously in our work. We must continue to speak up and speak out to help end human trafficking.”

Funding will be used to enhance the quality and quantity of services available, including to provide developmentally and culturally appropriate and tailored programming to best fit the needs of victims. Funds will also be used to strengthen statewide human trafficking policy and programming. 

In 2019, the Department of Justice awarded more than $80 million in funding to support public safety efforts throughout the State of Minnesota. A full list of Minnesota grant awards is available at www.justice.gov/usao-mn.

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