The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, administers funding initiatives aimed at improving justice outcomes for youth and addressing juvenile victimization. This particular opportunity, titled the Children’s Advocacy Centers National Subgrants Program, is a continuation program specifically designed to support the National Children’s Alliance, Inc., a leading organization in the field of child abuse intervention and prevention. The grant intends to strengthen the network of Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) through subgranting funds and resources, ultimately enhancing multidisciplinary responses to child abuse nationwide.
Children’s Advocacy Centers serve as hubs for coordinated responses to child abuse cases by integrating professionals from law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical services, and victim advocacy. These centers are vital in reducing trauma for victims and ensuring comprehensive investigations. Through this grant, the National Children’s Alliance will distribute subawards to local and regional CACs, focusing on improving service delivery, data collection, training, and access to evidence-based interventions.
This funding opportunity is delivered through a cooperative agreement, indicating a significant level of federal involvement in program direction and oversight. Awarded funds must be used to support eligible CACs through subgrants that align with OJJDP’s goals. While the precise allowable use of funds is not detailed in the summary, the overall purpose supports capacity-building and program expansion within existing advocacy networks.
Eligibility for this grant is exclusive to the National Children’s Alliance, Inc., and no other applicants are invited or eligible. This aligns with the continuation nature of the funding and reflects the federal agency’s ongoing partnership with the Alliance. The program is not subject to cost sharing or matching requirements, simplifying the administrative burden for the grantee.
Applications are due by December 8, 2025, as noted in the official Grants.gov synopsis. The estimated total program funding is nearly $29 million, with individual awards ranging from $850,000 to over $26 million. OJJDP expects to make up to three awards. The opportunity does not indicate recurring or rolling deadlines, nor does it reference future rounds or an established grant cycle, suggesting a one-time submission for the current fiscal year.
Contact information for technical assistance includes an email to Calvin C. Cannon, though no phone number or full address is provided. The official solicitation references an invitation letter for additional information, which is required to access the full application details.
