Opportunity Information: Apply for O OJJDP 2023 171751

The OJJDP FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Victims of Child Abuse Act Tribal Children's Advocacy Centers Training and Technical Assistance opportunity is a U.S. Department of Justice funding announcement from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) intended to strengthen how child abuse cases are handled in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The focus is on providing training and technical assistance (often called TTA) that helps develop, improve, or expand Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach that coordinates responses among key partners involved in child abuse cases. The grant aligns with broader Department of Justice priorities around civil rights and racial equity, increasing access to justice, supporting victims and others impacted by the justice system, improving community safety, and building trust between communities and law enforcement.

This funding is offered as a continuation award under a cooperative agreement, which generally means the recipient is expected to work closely with OJJDP during the project period and follow federal direction and collaboration requirements more actively than with a standard grant. The program sits within the "Law, Justice and Legal Services" activity category and is authorized under the Victims of Child Abuse Act, specifically 34 U.S.C. 20303, which provides the statutory basis for federal support connected to child abuse intervention and related services.

In practical terms, the funded project is meant to deliver TTA that supports CAC growth and effectiveness in tribal settings, including helping communities set up new CACs, strengthen existing centers, and improve MDT practices that bring together professionals such as law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, medical and behavioral health providers, victim advocates, and others. The goal is a more coordinated, trauma-informed, child-focused response that reduces the burden on child victims, improves investigations and case outcomes, and ensures victims and families can access appropriate services and support.

The announcement indicates a single expected award, with an award ceiling of $800,000. The opportunity was created on April 27, 2023, with an original closing date of May 3, 2023, and it is identified by Funding Opportunity Number O-OJJDP-2023-171751 and CFDA number 16.758. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification typically provided in the full solicitation under an eligibility section, and the title "Invited to Apply" suggests the application pool may be limited to a specific organization or a small set of entities selected by OJJDP to submit an application for this continuation effort.

  • The Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Victims of Child Abuse Act Tribal Children's Advocacy Centers Training and Technical Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.758.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2023.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 03, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled: OJJDP FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Victims of Child Abuse Act Tribal Children's Advocacy Centers Training and Technical Assistance.

2) Which federal agency is offering this funding?

This is a U.S. Department of Justice funding announcement from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).

3) What is the main purpose of the grant?

The purpose is to strengthen how child abuse cases are handled in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities by providing training and technical assistance (TTA) that helps develop, improve, or expand Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach.

4) What kinds of activities does the project support?

The funded project is intended to deliver TTA that supports CAC growth and effectiveness in tribal settings. This includes helping communities:

  • Set up new Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs)
  • Strengthen existing CACs
  • Improve MDT practices that coordinate responses among key partners in child abuse cases

5) What is a Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) in the context of this opportunity?

In this announcement, a CAC refers to a child-focused approach intended to improve how child abuse cases are addressed by supporting coordinated practices and services, with an emphasis on reducing the burden on child victims and improving access to support for victims and families.

6) What is meant by the multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach?

The MDT approach described here is a coordinated response that brings together professionals involved in child abuse cases, such as law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, medical and behavioral health providers, victim advocates, and others.

7) Who are examples of MDT partners mentioned in the announcement?

The announcement lists examples of MDT partners that may be involved in coordinated responses, including:

  • Law enforcement
  • Child protective services
  • Prosecutors
  • Medical providers
  • Behavioral health providers
  • Victim advocates
  • Other relevant partners involved in child abuse cases

8) What outcomes is this funding trying to achieve?

The stated goals include supporting a more coordinated, trauma-informed, child-focused response that:

  • Reduces the burden on child victims
  • Improves investigations and case outcomes
  • Helps ensure victims and families can access appropriate services and support

9) Is this grant focused on tribal communities?

Yes. The announcement specifically targets strengthening child abuse case handling in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities and supporting CAC and MDT approaches in tribal settings.

10) What does "training and technical assistance (TTA)" mean here?

In this opportunity, TTA refers to efforts designed to help develop, improve, or expand CACs and strengthen MDT coordination in tribal communities. The announcement frames TTA as practical support that increases CAC effectiveness and improves coordinated responses in child abuse cases.

11) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?

This is offered as a continuation award under a cooperative agreement.

12) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?

Based on the announcement, a cooperative agreement generally means the recipient is expected to work closely with OJJDP during the project period and follow federal direction and collaboration requirements more actively than under a standard grant.

13) What does "continuation award" indicate?

The announcement characterizes this funding as a continuation award, which typically indicates it is intended to continue or extend an existing effort rather than start a completely new, unrelated project.

14) What does "Invited to Apply" mean in this announcement?

The title "Invited to Apply" suggests the application pool may be limited to a specific organization or a small set of entities selected by OJJDP to submit an application for this continuation effort.

15) How many awards are expected?

The announcement indicates a single expected award.

16) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $800,000.

17) What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is listed under the "Law, Justice and Legal Services" activity category.

18) What legal authority authorizes this program?

The announcement states the program is authorized under the Victims of Child Abuse Act, specifically 34 U.S.C. 20303.

19) What Department of Justice priorities does this grant align with?

The announcement notes alignment with broader DOJ priorities, including:

  • Civil rights and racial equity
  • Increasing access to justice
  • Supporting victims and others impacted by the justice system
  • Improving community safety
  • Building trust between communities and law enforcement

20) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is O-OJJDP-2023-171751.

21) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 16.758.

22) When was the opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on April 27, 2023.

23) What was the original closing date?

The original closing date listed is May 3, 2023.

24) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others". The announcement also notes that additional clarification is typically provided in the full solicitation under an eligibility section, and that "Invited to Apply" suggests the applicant pool may be limited.

25) Does this funding focus on improving investigations and case outcomes?

Yes. The announcement explicitly identifies improving investigations and case outcomes as part of the intended impact of a coordinated, trauma-informed, child-focused response.

26) Does the announcement mention trauma-informed and child-focused practices?

Yes. The goal is described as a more coordinated, trauma-informed, child-focused response.

27) What is the overall problem this project is trying to address?

Based on the description provided, the project is intended to improve and strengthen how child abuse cases are handled in AI/AN communities by enhancing coordination, reducing the burden on child victims, and improving access to services and supports through CAC and MDT development and improvement.

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