Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2017 10947
Apply for OJJDP 2017 10947
- 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 17 Missing and Exploited Children 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): 16.543.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 13, 2017. (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 $1,800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 17 Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance (MEC TTA) opportunity is a Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention discretionary funding program designed to strengthen how communities respond to cases involving missing and exploited children. The core purpose is to improve multidisciplinary practice and case outcomes by equipping key professionals with practical, evidence-informed training and hands-on technical assistance. It is aimed at the people who most directly touch these cases, including prosecutors, state and local law enforcement, child protection professionals, medical providers, and other child-serving practitioners who play a role in identifying abuse, investigating crimes, supporting victims, and pursuing successful prosecutions.
This award focuses on building the capacity of state and local agencies while also pushing the field toward consistent adoption of best practices in investigations and prosecutions involving child victimization. Rather than simply delivering generic trainings, the successful applicant is expected to take a strategic, national view of what is already available and what is missing. A major early requirement is to work with OJJDP to analyze existing training offerings and assess current national needs, with a strong emphasis on jurisdictions that are underserved or unserved, particularly rural and geographically isolated communities that often have fewer specialized resources, less access to experts, and limited training budgets.
Based on that needs analysis, the grantee must develop a comprehensive training and technical assistance plan that OJJDP will review and approve. The project is expected to translate that plan into tangible products and services that can reach a wide range of professionals and jurisdictions in flexible ways. Deliverables may include webinars, publications, and other practical resources; in-person training for deeper skill building; distance learning to broaden reach and reduce travel barriers; and customized, jurisdiction-specific technical assistance for agencies that need tailored support to implement improvements. The intent is not only to share information, but to help agencies adopt workable policies, protocols, and collaborative approaches that strengthen investigations, improve victim-centered practices, and increase the effectiveness of prosecution in missing and exploited children cases.
The funding instrument for this program is a cooperative agreement, which signals that OJJDP expects to be actively involved in shaping the work, providing guidance, and collaborating on direction and priorities throughout the project period. The grantee is also expected to operate in partnership with leading experts and key organizational stakeholders, which typically means coordinating with nationally recognized practitioners, multidisciplinary organizations, and networks already engaged in child protection, exploitation prevention, investigative standards, and victim services.
From an applicant standpoint, eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and other eligible entities as clarified in the solicitation. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.543 and categorized in the Law, Justice, and Legal Services activity area. OJJDP anticipated a single award with an award ceiling of $1,800,000, reflecting an expectation that one organization would lead a national-level effort capable of delivering training and technical assistance at scale. The opportunity (OJJDP 2017 10947) was posted December 12, 2016, with an original closing date of February 13, 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OJJDP FY 17 Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance (MEC TTA) opportunity?
This is a Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) discretionary funding opportunity intended to strengthen how communities respond to cases involving missing and exploited children through training and hands-on technical assistance.
What is the main purpose of this funding program?
The core purpose is to improve multidisciplinary practice and case outcomes by equipping key professionals with practical, evidence-informed training and customized technical assistance related to missing and exploited children cases.
Who is the training and technical assistance meant to serve?
The program is aimed at professionals who most directly touch missing and exploited children cases, including prosecutors, state and local law enforcement, child protection professionals, medical providers, and other child-serving practitioners involved in identifying abuse, investigating crimes, supporting victims, and pursuing prosecutions.
What types of improvements is the program trying to achieve?
The award is intended to build the capacity of state and local agencies and promote consistent adoption of best practices in investigations and prosecutions involving child victimization. It emphasizes improvements in investigations, victim-centered practices, and prosecution effectiveness.
Is this program focused on generic training, or something more targeted?
It is not intended to be generic training. The successful applicant is expected to take a strategic, national view of what training already exists and what is missing, then develop a plan that addresses identified gaps and priorities.
What is a major early requirement for the grantee?
A major early requirement is to work with OJJDP to analyze existing training offerings and assess current national needs, with a strong emphasis on underserved or unserved jurisdictions.
Which jurisdictions are prioritized in the needs assessment?
The needs assessment is expected to emphasize underserved or unserved jurisdictions, particularly rural and geographically isolated communities that often have fewer specialized resources, less access to experts, and limited training budgets.
What is expected after the national needs analysis is completed?
Based on the needs analysis, the grantee must develop a comprehensive training and technical assistance plan that OJJDP will review and approve.
What kinds of deliverables or services may be supported under this award?
Deliverables may include webinars, publications, and other practical resources; in-person training; distance learning options; and customized, jurisdiction-specific technical assistance to help agencies implement improvements.
Does the program support distance learning or remote delivery?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly notes distance learning as a way to broaden reach and reduce travel barriers.
Does the program include customized technical assistance for specific jurisdictions?
Yes. The opportunity includes customized, jurisdiction-specific technical assistance for agencies needing tailored support to implement improvements.
What is the intent behind providing technical assistance, beyond sharing information?
The intent is to help agencies adopt workable policies, protocols, and collaborative approaches that strengthen investigations, improve victim-centered practices, and increase prosecution effectiveness in missing and exploited children cases.
What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement signals that OJJDP expects to be actively involved in shaping the work, providing guidance, and collaborating with the grantee on direction and priorities throughout the project period.
Is the grantee expected to partner with other organizations or experts?
Yes. The grantee is expected to operate in partnership with leading experts and key organizational stakeholders, typically coordinating with nationally recognized practitioners, multidisciplinary organizations, and relevant networks engaged in child protection, exploitation prevention, investigative standards, and victim services.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and other eligible entities as clarified in the solicitation.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 16.543 and is categorized in the Law, Justice, and Legal Services activity area.
How many awards did OJJDP anticipate making under this opportunity?
OJJDP anticipated a single award, indicating an expectation that one organization would lead a national-level training and technical assistance effort.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $1,800,000.
What is the solicitation identifier for this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as OJJDP 2017 10947.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it originally due?
It was posted on December 12, 2016, and the original closing date was February 13, 2017.
What is the overall scope of effort OJJDP appears to expect from the lead organization?
Based on the description, OJJDP expected a national-level effort capable of delivering training and technical assistance at scale, including assessing national needs, developing an OJJDP-approved plan, producing flexible training products, and providing targeted technical assistance to jurisdictions.
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