The proposed project involves efforts to prevent human trafficking from occurring in iowa by identifying trafficking victims, providing resources to at least 3 potential victims per operation (not…

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awarded the Iowa Department of Public Safety $411,150 on December 1, 2025, under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 20.237) to prevent human trafficking in Iowa.

The recipient will identify trafficking victims, provide resources to at least 3 potential victims per operation (not including "John" stings), and dismantle human trafficking organizations. Activities include conducting covert operations targeted to commercial motor vehicles, delivering industry human trafficking training, and executing marketing and outreach.

Performance occurs in Iowa from December 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. The obligated amount is $411,150.

The proposed project involves efforts to prevent human trafficking from occurring in iowa by identifying trafficking victims, providing resources to at least 3 potential victims per operation (not including "john" stings), and dismantling human trafficking organizations. The applicant will target covert operations targeted to CMV s; conduct industry human trafficking training; and conduct marketing and outreach.