[Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention](https://ojjdp.ojp.gov)

March 30, 2026 (Grants.gov SF-424) | April 6, 2026 (JustGrants full application)

Up to $2,600,000 total; 1 award anticipated; project period is 36 months

Supports nonprofit organizations to train and assist prosecutors in improving the investigation and criminal prosecution of child abuse cases.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides funding for nonprofit organizations to deliver national training and technical assistance to prosecutors handling child abuse cases, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, technology-facilitated exploitation, and child fatalities. The program aims to enhance the quality of investigations and prosecutions through resources, training, publications, and coordinated efforts with other OJJDP-funded initiatives. The awardee will design and implement training (onsite, virtual, cross-site), develop new resources, and support prosecutors at all career stages, with a focus on emerging issues and best practices in child abuse prosecution. --- ## Due Dates - March 30, 2026: Grants.gov application (SF-424) deadline — 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time - April 6, 2026: JustGrants full application submission deadline — 8:59 p.m. Eastern Time --- ## Funding Amount - Total program funding: Up to $2,600,000 - Anticipated number of awards: 1 - Maximum award per recipient: $2,600,000 - Project duration: Up to 36 months - No cost sharing or match required --- ## Eligibility - Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), other than institutions of higher education - Must be a national organization with a significant connection to prosecutors handling child abuse cases in state courts (e.g., membership organizations, support service providers) - Must demonstrate experience in providing training and technical assistance for prosecutors - Organizations with offshore accounts for tax avoidance are ineligible - Only one application per organization; subrecipients/partners allowed, but only one lead applicant --- ## Application Process 1. **Register in SAM.gov** and ensure your entity is active and has a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). 2. **Step 1:** Submit the SF-424 in [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361328) by March 30, 2026. 3. **Step 2:** Complete and submit the full application in [JustGrants](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov) by April 6, 2026. 4. Required materials include: - Proposal abstract and narrative (max 30 pages) - Budget detail form and justification - Resumes/CVs for key personnel - Organizational chart - Timeline and, if applicable, MOUs/letters of intent for partners - Required disclosures and assurances 5. Review the [OJP Grant Application Resource Guide](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide) for detailed instructions. --- ## Additional Information - The program is a cooperative agreement, meaning OJJDP will have substantial involvement in award activities. - The successful applicant must coordinate with current OJJDP-funded partners and the National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC). - Activities must comply with federal civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. - Unallowable costs include any activities violating federal immigration law or providing legal services to certain noncitizens (with limited exceptions). - Quarterly financial and semi-annual performance reports are required. --- ## External Links - [Full Program Announcement (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/OJJDP-2025-172514) - [OJJDP Funding Opportunities](https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/current) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361328) - [OJP Grant Application Resource Guide](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide) - [JustGrants Application Portal](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Information | |--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | General program queries | OJP Response Center
Phone: 800–851–3420 or 202–353–5556 (TTY)
Email: [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | | Grants.gov support | Phone: 800–518–4726, 606–545–5035
Email: [support@grants.gov](mailto:support@grants.gov) | | JustGrants support | Phone: 833–872–5175
Email: [JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov](mailto:JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov) | ---

OJJDP FY25 Victims of Child Abuse Act Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Prosecutors

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