GrantTank 2025
Application Process FAQs

The 2025 GrantTank portal will open on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CT, and close on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT.

We recommend submitting your application at least 30 minutes before the 12:00 p.m. CT deadline. The Jensen Project does not control the submission portal. If you experience technical issues and miss the deadline, we will be unable to assist, and your application will not be reviewed.

Any nonprofit non-governmental organization that: 

• Currently serves adult female survivors of sex trafficking with housing or economic empowerment, or have proprietary technology to advance the movement.
• Is a 501(c)3 that has been established for at least two years. 
• Is willing to be transparent with goals, financials, needs, successes, and failures. 
• Is seeking a two-way partnership with The Jensen Project. We are looking for an on-going relationship to help eradicate the landscape of sexual violence. 
• Has a proven record of success. 
• Has a core mission to contribute to the fight against sex trafficking.
• Is based in and serves survivors in the United States.
   

Please note: ALL criteria must be met to be eligible for funding consideration. If you do not meet all criteria currently, wait to apply at a time when you do. 

No, we are only accepting applications online. Please email us at compassion@thejensenproject.org if you need assistance.

Yes, you can start your application and resume editing as needed before submission. However, we recommend saving your answers in a Word document until you are ready to submit, as the portal can sometimes be unreliable. Once you submit and receive the confirmation email, no further edits can be made.

We also provide an application checklist to help you gather the necessary information before applying.

Only applications requesting funding for programs that provide housing or economic empowerment for adult female survivors of sex trafficking or those that have proprietary technology that is advancing the sector will be considered. Within these categories, priority will be given to projects that address the most critical needs in their communities. 

Please follow the guidelines below when determining your request amount:

• Requests should range from $100,000 to $300,000, to be used over 24 months if awarded.
• Your request should not exceed 50% of the total project funding required.
• Your request should not be higher than your current annual operating budget.
• If you receive government funding, it should not account for more than 50% of your annual operating budget. If it does, your application will be disqualified.

Your proposed budget must include all requested funds.

If you need assistance while filling out the application, email our team at compassion@thejensenproject.org. You can expect a response within 48 business hours. Please note that we cannot guide you on how to answer specific questions—completing the application in full is your responsibility.

For technical issues related to the application platform, please email us at compassion@thejensenproject.org. If needed, be prepared to send us screenshots of any error messages, as we may need to contact the customer service team of the third-party provider on your behalf.

Grantees who have received a grant of $100,000 or more after August 1, 2024, are ineligible to apply for this cycle of GrantTank funding. Please contact your Grant Manager if you have any questions about eligibility.

Yes, if your organization meets the eligibility criteria you may reapply.

To be eligible for GrantTank funding, your 501(c)(3) certification must have been received on or before February 1, 2023.

You can apply for funding for 2-years, The Jensen Project values long-term partnerships with our grantees. We will only consider applications that are 2-year funding requests. Be prepared to provide a detailed budget breakdown and explain how the requested funding term aligns with your project’s goals.

Yes, your organization can serve individuals of any gender. However, GrantTank funding for Economic Empowerment and Housing must be used exclusively for adult female survivors of sex trafficking. You will need to track and report the use of funds within these specific parameters to be eligible. Please review the “What are the Requirements if Selected” question to gain more clarity on reporting expectations.

We understand that the transition to adulthood is complex and not determined by a single age. For this grant cycle, “adult” refers to anyone 18 years of age or older.

We also recognize the complexity of gender. “Female” includes anyone who identifies as female, as well as non-binary individuals who feel their experience aligns with the female identity and who will be accommodated as female.

A site visit may be required for all housing and economic empowerment finalists. Further details will be provided if you advance to this stage in the application process.

You can check the status of your application through the portal at any time. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Notifications of next steps or declination will be sent as applications are reviewed. You will receive email updates on your application’s progress.

Please refrain from contacting The Jensen Project for individual application status updates, as this slows down the review process. The 2025 GrantTank recipients will be announced in July 2025.

Here is the 2025 GrantTank cycle schedule:

• February 3 – 14: Pre-Calls with a member of the TJP Team
• February 10 – March 7: Application Period Open
• April 7 – April 25: Zoom Calls with Selected Semi-Finalists
• April 27 – June 6: Site Visits and Follow-ups with Selected Finalists

• July: Public announcements

All communications will be sent via email. If you have applied but haven’t received an update, please check your spam/junk folder. If you still have not received communication, please reach out to compassion@thejensenproject.org.

The Jensen Project’s GrantTank program is funded by our founder and generous donors. To make a donation, please click here. 

1. Video submissions should be no longer than 3 minutes. Any content beyond this time limit will not be reviewed.
2. Videos can be filmed in either horizontal or vertical orientation; there is no preference.
3. The production quality is not a priority—videos can be recorded using a phone or other device. What matters most is the clarity and substance of your message. Be sure to address the prompts and respond to the specific questions asked.

Yes, if you have a fiscal sponsor, please include their name, tax ID, contact information, and address in the application. You will also need to provide the fiscal sponsor’s IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter as an attachment. For the budget, we will need to review the Fiscal Sponsors annual operating budget, as well as your organizations project budget, organizational budget for the current and next fiscal year, and signed audited financial statements.

If your EIN is not yet uploaded into the IRS system, you must provide sufficient documentation that you are in good standing with the IRS and have submitted all required documents to be recognized as a tax-exempt organization.

1. Sign a Grant Agreement: After selection, you will begin by signing a formal grant agreement to outline the terms and expectations of the funding.
2. Complete a MAPP (Mutually Agreed Upon Performance Plan): You will then fill out a detailed MAPP, which outlines your organization’s goals, expected outputs, and outcomes related to the activities proposed in your application.
3. Quarterly Progress Reports: Every quarter, you will submit a progress report to your Grant Manager and participate in a Zoom call to discuss the report and any developments during the quarter.
4. Attend Annual Convening: At least once a year, The Jensen Project gathers leaders from each organization to meet in person and discuss sector challenges and best practices and to spend time strengthening our network. At least one and no more than two participants from each organization is required to attend. 
5. Final Report: At the end of the grant term, you will complete a final report document and participate in a Final Zoom with your Grant Manager to review the outcomes and impact of your project.

These requirements ensure that both your organization and The Jensen Project can track progress, provide necessary support, and evaluate the success of the grant. These requirements will be fully discussed at later stages of the process, should your application move forward.