Funding to help agencies and professionals improve investigation, prosecution, and response to cases of missing and exploited children through training and technical assistance.
Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Due Dates: October 29, 2026 (Grants.gov) | November 5, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,200,000 total; one award; 12-month project period.
Summary: Supports training and technical assistance to strengthen multidisciplinary responses to cases of missing and exploited children and improve related investigations and prosecutions.
This funding opportunity aims to enhance the capacity of state, Tribal, and local agencies to effectively investigate and prosecute cases involving missing and exploited children. The program supports multidisciplinary teams—including prosecutors, law enforcement, child protection personnel, medical providers, and other child-serving professionals—by providing targeted training and technical assistance. The goal is to strengthen collaborative responses and improve outcomes in child exploitation and missing children cases. The awardee will also support National Missing Children’s Day activities and is expected to ensure continuity of services by working with the current technical assistance provider.