OJJDP FY25 Regional Children’s Advocacy Centers Program
ID: 358324Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

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 offering a funding opportunity for the FY25 Regional Children's Advocacy Centers Program through a cooperative agreement. This program aims to support and enhance four regional children's advocacy centers (CACs) that will provide coordinated training and technical assistance to multidisciplinary teams and organizations involved in the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect cases. The funding is crucial for improving services to child victims and their families, with a total estimated program funding of $5 million and an award ceiling of $1.25 million for selected applicants. Interested organizations must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience and submit their applications by March 12, 2025. For further details, applicants can contact grants@ncjrs.gov or visit the full announcement at the provided link.

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