OJJDP FY24 Child Victimization and Juvenile Justice Prosecution Training and Technical Assistance Program
ID: 354750Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is seeking organizations to provide training and technical assistance through the FY24 Child Victimization and Juvenile Justice Prosecution Training and Technical Assistance Program. The primary objective of this program is to enhance prosecution efforts for cases involving child victimization that occur while children are in custodial care, such as foster homes or group shelters, which often face significant challenges in achieving successful prosecutions. This initiative is crucial for improving the legal response to child victimization and ensuring justice for affected youth. Interested applicants, particularly small businesses, can apply for a cooperative agreement with an estimated total funding of $2 million, with a closing date for submissions set for July 18, 2024. For further details, applicants may contact the grantor via email at grants@ncjrs.gov or visit the full announcement at the provided link.

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