OJJDP is offering this grant to significantly enhance the educational opportunities available to child protection professionals nationwide. This grant is for the explicit purpose of developing and promoting comprehensive post-secondary and professional continuing education programs. The initiative aims to equip a diverse range of professionals, including law enforcement officers, dedicated social workers, vital mental and medical health professionals, and diligent prosecutors, with advanced knowledge and skills. By investing in specialized training, OJJDP seeks to strengthen the expertise within the child protection field, ultimately improving the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. This funding will help create accessible and high-quality educational pathways tailored to the unique needs of these critical frontline workers, fostering a more skilled and effective workforce dedicated to safeguarding children.
Opportunity ID: 354586
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OJJDP-2024-172154 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OJJDP FY24 Post-Secondary Education Opportunities for Child Protection Professionals |
| 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: | 2 |
| 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: | May 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 29, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention |
| Description: | With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to develop and promote post-secondary and professional continuing education for child protection professionals in the field, including law enforcement officers, social workers, mental and medical health professionals, and prosecutors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Email
grants@ncjrs.gov Email:grants@ncjrs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Email grants@ncjrs.gov Email: grants@ncjrs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.758 | PKG00286747 | May 29, 2024 | Jul 01, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354586 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354586 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
354586 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf