Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2009 2176
Apply for OJJDP 2009 2176
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 09 Court Appointed Special Advocates Program Membership Services and Accreditation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 6, 2011 and posted on Apr 1, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2009 This application must be submitted through OJPs Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/. The Grants Management System Support Hotline at 1 888 549 9901, option 3. Note The GMS Support Hotline hours of operation are Monday Friday from 700 a.m. to 900 p.m. Eastern Time.. (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 $11,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- OJJDP invites applications from public agencies (including state agencies, units of local government, public universities and colleges, and federally recognized Indian tribes ) and private organizations (including faith based and community organizations). OJJDP accepts 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 09 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program Membership Services and Accreditation opportunity is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) designed to strengthen advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are involved in dependency court proceedings. It is grounded in the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, as amended (Public Law 101-647), which establishes the expectation that children in these cases receive advocacy that is timely, sensitive, and effective. The statute also expresses a nationwide goal that a court appointed special advocate be available to every child abuse or neglect victim in the United States who needs one. In practical terms, the grant is meant to support the infrastructure that helps CASA programs operate with consistent quality and accountability so children receive strong representation and their best interests are clearly presented to the court.
The funded work centers on delivering membership services and accreditation-related support that improves the quality and consistency of CASA volunteer advocacy across jurisdictions. The successful applicant is expected to provide information, training, and technical assistance to volunteer advocates who represent children in dependency hearings, as well as to broader child welfare stakeholders. This support is intended to reach multiple levels of the system, including local programs and partners, statewide and regional networks, and national audiences. The emphasis is not simply on producing materials, but on building capacity and raising practice standards so that CASA volunteers and programs can effectively navigate dependency court processes, coordinate with child welfare agencies and legal actors, and maintain child-focused, trauma-informed advocacy.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the life of the award. The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting its role at the intersection of the court system, child welfare, and victim advocacy. The award ceiling is listed at $11,000,000, with no stated award floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a specific percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility is broad and includes both public and private entities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that category), city or township governments, county governments, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. OJJDP also notes it will accept applications from public agencies (including state agencies, units of local government, public colleges and universities, and tribes) and from private organizations, including faith-based and community organizations. Joint applications are allowed from two or more eligible applicants, but one organization must be clearly designated as the primary applicant for official communications, award administration, and overall management, with the other partners identified as co-applicants.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2009 2176 and was posted on April 1, 2009, with an application closing date of May 5, 2009. Applications had to be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/. Applicants needing technical help with submission were directed to the GMS Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3), available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. For programmatic questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Cecilia Duquela Fuentes, Program Manager, reachable at (202) 514-9372 (email referenced but not fully provided in the source text).
In short, this grant opportunity is aimed at reinforcing the national CASA framework by funding an organization (or lead organization in a partnership) to deliver training, technical assistance, information resources, and accreditation or membership services that help ensure CASA volunteers and programs can provide high-quality advocacy for abused and neglected children in dependency court, consistent with federal mandates under Section 217 of the Victims of Child Abuse Act (42 U.S.C. 13013).
FAQs: OJJDP FY 09 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program Membership Services and Accreditation
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) titled the OJJDP FY 09 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program Membership Services and Accreditation opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to strengthen advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are involved in dependency court proceedings by supporting membership services and accreditation-related work that improves the quality, consistency, and accountability of CASA volunteer advocacy across jurisdictions.
What law is the program based on?
The opportunity is grounded in the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, as amended (Public Law 101-647). It also references Section 217 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 13013).
What national goal does the statute describe for CASA services?
The statute expresses a nationwide goal that a court appointed special advocate be available to every child abuse or neglect victim in the United States who needs one.
What kind of work is expected under this award?
The funded work centers on delivering membership services and accreditation-related support, including providing information, training, and technical assistance to CASA volunteer advocates who represent children in dependency hearings and to broader child welfare stakeholders. The work is intended to build capacity and raise practice standards, not just produce materials.
Who is the intended population served by this effort?
The effort is aimed at supporting advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are involved in dependency court proceedings, by strengthening the infrastructure and support systems that enable CASA volunteers and programs to advocate effectively.
What systems or audiences should the services reach?
The announcement describes support reaching multiple levels, including local CASA programs and partners, statewide and regional networks, and national audiences, as well as broader child welfare stakeholders.
What is the focus of the training and technical assistance?
The emphasis is on improving quality and consistency of advocacy, helping CASA volunteers and programs navigate dependency court processes, coordinate with child welfare agencies and legal actors, and maintain child-focused, trauma-informed advocacy.
Is this award a standard grant or something else?
It is offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the life of the award.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting the program's role at the intersection of the court system, child welfare, and victim advocacy.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is listed at $11,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a specific percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both public and private entities. Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that category)
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Are faith-based or community organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. OJJDP notes it will accept applications from private organizations, including faith-based and community organizations, as long as they meet eligibility requirements.
Can multiple organizations apply together?
Yes. Joint applications are allowed from two or more eligible applicants, but one organization must be clearly designated as the primary applicant for official communications, award administration, and overall management. Other partners should be identified as co-applicants.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OJJDP 2009 2176.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 5, 2009.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Grants Management System (GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/.
Where can applicants get technical help with the submission system?
Applicants needing technical help were directed to the GMS Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901 (option 3), available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Who is the program contact for questions about the opportunity?
The listed programmatic contact is Cecilia Duquela Fuentes, Program Manager, reachable at (202) 514-9372. The information provided indicates an email was referenced but not fully included.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement?
The information indicates that programmatic questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement should be directed to the program contact listed: Cecilia Duquela Fuentes, Program Manager, at (202) 514-9372.
What is the practical impact OJJDP is trying to achieve with this funding?
The practical aim is to reinforce the national CASA framework by funding infrastructure and support that helps CASA programs operate with consistent quality and accountability, so children's best interests are clearly presented to the court through timely, sensitive, and effective advocacy.
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