This OJJDP grant is designed to establish and support a national training and technical assistance program. The primary purpose of this program is to significantly enhance the effectiveness of legal professionals, including attorneys and other key personnel, who are involved in the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. By providing specialized training and essential technical assistance, the grant aims to bolster the capabilities of these individuals, ultimately leading to more successful outcomes in child abuse litigation. This vital initiative is authorized under the Victims of Child Abuse (VOCA) Act, specifically 42 U.S.C. Section 13003, underscoring its commitment to protecting child victims and ensuring justice. It serves as a crucial resource for developing expertise in this critical area of law.
Opportunity ID: 159833
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OJJDP-2012-3265 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OJJDP FY 2012 VOCA Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Prosecutors |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.758 — Improving the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse and the Regional and Local Children’s Advocacy Centers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to national organizations with broad membership among attorneys who prosecute criminal cases in state courts and has demonstrated experience in providing training and technical assistance for prosecutors.
OJJDP welcomes joint applications from two or more eligible applicants; however, one applicant must be clearly indicated as the primary applicant (for correspondence, award, and management purposes) and the others indicated as co-applicants. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
| Description: | This program will fund a national training and technical assistance program to enhance the effectiveness of attorneys and others who investigate and prosecute child abuse cases. This program is authorized under the Victims of Child Abuse (VOCA) Act 42 U.S.C. Section 13003. |
| Link to Additional Information: | full announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the Justice Information Center (JIC) at 1–877–927–5657, via e-mail to JIC@telesishq.com, or by live Web chat. JIC hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date.
Email:JIC@telesishq.com |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 159833 Full Announcement-1 -> vocaprosecutors frequently asked questions.pdf
Folder 159833 Full Announcement-1 -> ojjdp fy 12 voca training and technical assistance for child abuse prosecutors.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with any other requirements of this solicitation, contact the Justice Information Center (JIC) at 1–877–927–5657, via e-mail to JIC@telesishq.com, or by live Web chat. JIC hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern time on the solicitation close date. Email: JIC@telesishq.com |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.758 | PKG00112170 | Mar 28, 2012 | May 15, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
159833 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
159833 Other-1.1.pdf
159833 Project-1.1.pdf
159833 Budget-1.1.pdf
159833 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
159833 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf