National Center on Child Maltreatment Fatality Data Practices and Reporting

The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Children’s Bureau establishes a grant aimed at creating a National Center to enhance the collection and reporting of child maltreatment fatality data. Applications are due by March 19, 2025. The main objectives of the funding include improving cross-agency coordination, providing training, and promoting effective data practices and reporting strategies. Eligible entities include state agencies, tribal organizations, and public or private agencies, with a total of $1,250,000 available for multiple phases over five years. Key goals involve increasing the knowledge and capacity of stakeholders to collect and analyze child maltreatment data effectively, as well as supporting system reform efforts. The program emphasizes collaboration among multiple agencies to identify high-risk populations and develop interventions to prevent child maltreatment fatalities. A minimum of 15% of the funding must be allocated to evaluation activities. Applicants must prepare a detailed project narrative, budget justification, and adhere to specific formatting and submission requirements as outlined in the guidelines. The NOFO seeks to address alarming disparities in child fatalities due to maltreatment and aims to foster community engagement to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families.