Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2009 2173
Apply for OJJDP 2009 2173
- 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 Training and Technical Assistance" 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 $4,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments.
- 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, community, and tribal organizations). 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 09 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program Training and Technical Assistance opportunity was a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Built on the requirements of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647, as amended), the program reflects a national mandate that children who have been abused or neglected and are involved in dependency court proceedings should receive timely, sensitive, and effective advocacy. The underlying premise is that every child victim who needs a court appointed special advocate should have one available, and that these advocates must be properly prepared and supported to provide high-quality representation focused on the child s best interests.
The core purpose of the award was to fund a successful applicant to serve as a training and technical assistance provider for the CASA field and the wider child welfare community. In practical terms, this means the grantee would be responsible for developing and delivering information resources, hands-on technical assistance, and structured training to volunteer advocates who work with abused and neglected children in dependency hearings. The scope was not limited to volunteers alone; the expectation was also to support other stakeholders across the child welfare and court systems at the local, state, regional, and national levels. That broad reach signals an emphasis on strengthening practice consistency, building capacity across jurisdictions, and improving how advocacy is delivered within complex systems involving courts, child protection agencies, attorneys, service providers, and related partners.
Funding was offered through a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement from the funding agency during the project period. Rather than simply issuing funds and receiving periodic reports, OJJDP generally expects closer collaboration, shared planning, and ongoing coordination around deliverables, priorities, and performance. The activity category for the opportunity was Law, Justice and Legal Services, aligning it with the dependency court environment where CASA volunteers and programs operate. The statutory authority cited for the program was 42 U.S.C. Sections 13011 to 13014, the provisions that establish and govern key elements of the federal framework supporting advocacy for child victims.
In terms of funding size and parameters, the award ceiling was listed at 4,500,000, with no stated award floor, giving OJJDP flexibility in setting the final amount. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for applicants that might otherwise struggle to meet match obligations. The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2009, and the application closing date was May 5, 2009. Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS), with a dedicated support hotline available during extended weekday hours to assist applicants with technical submission issues.
Eligibility was intentionally broad, reflecting the nationwide scale of the CASA mission and the need for a capable national or multi-jurisdictional training and assistance provider. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. On the private side, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status were eligible, as were for-profit organizations other than small businesses, along with other entities as described in the full announcement. OJJDP also explicitly invited applications from public agencies and private organizations including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations. Joint applications were permitted, with the requirement that one organization be clearly identified as the primary applicant for correspondence, award administration, and overall management, while other participating entities could be listed as co-applicants.
For applicants needing access to the full announcement or experiencing difficulty obtaining it electronically, the listed program contact was Cecilia Duquela Fuentes, Program Manager, reachable by phone at (202) 514-9372. Overall, the opportunity centered on strengthening the national CASA infrastructure by improving the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of volunteer advocacy through coordinated training, practical technical assistance, and dissemination of guidance and resources to the broader child welfare and dependency court community.
FAQs: OJJDP FY 09 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program Training and Technical Assistance
What is the OJJDP FY 09 CASA Program Training and Technical Assistance opportunity?
It was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) in FY 2009. The award focused on funding a training and technical assistance provider for the CASA field and the broader child welfare community.
What problem or need was this funding designed to address?
The opportunity reflected a national mandate that children who have been abused or neglected and are involved in dependency court proceedings should receive timely, sensitive, and effective advocacy. The underlying premise was that every child victim who needs a court appointed special advocate should have one available, and that advocates must be properly prepared and supported to represent the child’s best interests.
What was the core purpose of the award?
The core purpose was to fund a successful applicant to serve as a training and technical assistance provider for the CASA field and the wider child welfare community.
What kinds of activities was the grantee expected to deliver?
Based on the description, the grantee would be responsible for developing and delivering information resources, providing hands-on technical assistance, and offering structured training. These supports were intended primarily for volunteer advocates working with abused and neglected children in dependency hearings, while also extending to other stakeholders across the child welfare and court systems.
Who was the intended audience for the training and technical assistance?
The opportunity emphasized support for CASA volunteer advocates, and it also expected the provider to support stakeholders across the child welfare and court systems at the local, state, regional, and national levels. This includes the broader network involved in dependency court matters, such as courts, child protection agencies, attorneys, service providers, and related partners.
Was this grant focused only on volunteers?
No. While volunteer advocates were a central focus, the opportunity explicitly described a broader scope that included support for other stakeholders in the child welfare and court systems across multiple levels.
What type of funding mechanism was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding was offered through a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement from OJJDP during the project period, including closer collaboration, shared planning, and ongoing coordination around deliverables, priorities, and performance.
Which federal agency administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
What law or mandate was this opportunity built on?
The program was built on the requirements of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647, as amended).
What statutory authority was cited for the program?
The statutory authority cited was 42 U.S.C. Sections 13011 to 13014.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services, aligning with the dependency court environment where CASA volunteers and programs operate.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed at 4,500,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated, giving OJJDP flexibility in setting the final amount.
Was a cost share or match required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
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 required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Office of Justice Programs Grants Management System (GMS).
Was technical support available for electronic submission?
Yes. A dedicated support hotline was available during extended weekday hours to assist applicants with technical submission issues in GMS.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Eligible private applicants included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, along with other entities as described in the full announcement.
Were faith-based, community, or tribal organizations encouraged to apply?
Yes. OJJDP explicitly invited applications from public agencies and private organizations, including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations.
Were joint applications allowed?
Yes. Joint applications were permitted, but one organization had to be clearly identified as the primary applicant for correspondence, award administration, and overall management. Other participating entities could be listed as co-applicants.
What was the overall aim of the opportunity for the CASA field?
The opportunity centered on strengthening the national CASA infrastructure by improving the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of volunteer advocacy through coordinated training, practical technical assistance, and dissemination of guidance and resources to the broader child welfare and dependency court community.
Who was the program contact for obtaining the full announcement or help accessing it?
The listed program contact was Cecilia Duquela Fuentes, Program Manager, reachable by phone at (202) 514-9372, particularly for applicants experiencing difficulty obtaining the full announcement electronically.
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