Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2011 2977
Apply for OJJDP 2011 2977
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 11 Mentoring for Child Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.726 Juvenile Mentoring Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2011 and posted on Apr 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2011. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Applicants are limited to states (including territories), units of local government (including federally recognized tribal governments, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), nonprofit and for profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and for profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education). For profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee. Eligible applicants who propose to provide direct services must not include youth who are age 18 or older in the population to be served. Eligible applicants must make the program available to girls and boys. 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 11 Mentoring for Child Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation Initiative is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). It is designed to strengthen community-based responses for children who have been commercially sexually exploited or domestically sex trafficked. The focus is on youth under age 18, including children who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. The overall intent is to help organizations either build a mentoring program from the ground up or significantly enhance an existing one, while also expanding outreach and increasing the availability of direct, victim-centered services.
At the core of the initiative is the expectation that mentoring will be delivered using promising practices and proven principles rather than informal or ad hoc approaches. Applicants are expected to present a clear mentoring service model and demonstrate how they will recruit, screen, train, support, and retain qualified mentors who can work safely and effectively with highly vulnerable youth. OJJDP also emphasizes that mentoring should not stand alone; funded programs are expected to connect participants to a comprehensive array of supports that address trauma and promote long-term stability and healthy development. The stated goal is to help both girls and boys move beyond victimization, rebuild protective relationships, and develop their full potential.
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government is likely to have substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant. The funding opportunity number is OJJDP 2011 2977, and it falls under CFDA 16.726 (Juvenile Mentoring Program). The posting date was April 22, 2011, with an application closing date of June 6, 2011, and an archive date of July 6, 2011. The maximum award amount (ceiling) is listed as $500,000, with no stated minimum award (floor of $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for organizations that do not have access to significant non-federal funds.
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments (including territories), local governments (including counties and cities/townships), federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, small businesses, and institutions of higher education (including public/state controlled and tribal institutions). The solicitation also allows joint applications from multiple eligible entities, but it requires that one organization be clearly identified as the primary applicant for official communication and grant management, with other partners listed as co-applicants.
Several participation conditions are highlighted. For-profit applicants must agree to forgo any profit or management fee, reflecting the public-service nature of the funding. Programs proposing direct services must only serve youth under 18; the solicitation explicitly states that the service population must not include youth age 18 or older. In addition, funded programs must be available to both girls and boys, reinforcing that services should not be limited to one gender even if local victimization patterns differ.
In practical terms, this opportunity supports building a structured mentoring pipeline and the surrounding service network needed for youth affected by commercial sexual exploitation and domestic sex trafficking. Competitive proposals would be expected to show strong victim safety planning, trauma-informed service delivery, credible mentor management procedures, and outreach strategies capable of identifying and engaging exploited children who may be hidden, distrustful of systems, or involved with multiple agencies. The program authority is tied to the act appropriating funds for the Department of Justice, indicating that the funding flows from the DOJ appropriations process for that fiscal year.
For assistance related to the solicitation requirements, OJJDP directed applicants to the Justice Information Center at 1-877-927-5657 or JIC@telesishq.com, with business hours listed as 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on weekdays, and extended hours on the closing date until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
FAQs: OJJDP FY 11 Mentoring for Child Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation Initiative (OJJDP 2011 2977)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) titled the OJJDP FY 11 Mentoring for Child Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation Initiative.
What is the main purpose of the initiative?
The initiative is designed to strengthen community-based responses for children who have been commercially sexually exploited or domestically sex trafficked. It supports organizations in building a new mentoring program or significantly enhancing an existing one, while expanding outreach and increasing access to direct, victim-centered services.
Who is the intended population to be served?
The focus is on youth under age 18, including children who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation or domestic sex trafficking.
Can programs serve youth who are 18 or older?
No. For programs proposing direct services, the solicitation explicitly states that the service population must not include youth age 18 or older.
Must the program serve both girls and boys?
Yes. Funded programs must be available to both girls and boys and cannot be limited to one gender.
What types of activities does the grant support?
The opportunity supports developing a structured mentoring pipeline and the surrounding service network needed for youth affected by commercial sexual exploitation and domestic sex trafficking. It emphasizes mentoring delivered through promising practices and proven principles, along with outreach and comprehensive, trauma-informed supports.
Is mentoring expected to be structured, or can it be informal?
Mentoring is expected to be delivered using promising practices and proven principles rather than informal or ad hoc approaches. Applicants are expected to present a clear mentoring service model.
What does OJJDP expect applicants to describe about their mentoring model?
Applicants are expected to explain how they will recruit, screen, train, support, and retain qualified mentors who can work safely and effectively with highly vulnerable youth.
Does OJJDP expect mentoring to be the only service provided?
No. OJJDP emphasizes that mentoring should not stand alone. Funded programs are expected to connect participants to a comprehensive array of supports that address trauma and promote long-term stability and healthy development.
What outcomes or goals does the initiative emphasize?
The stated goal is to help both girls and boys move beyond victimization, rebuild protective relationships, and develop their full potential.
What type of award is this (grant or cooperative agreement)?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal government is likely to have substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OJJDP 2011 2977.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 16.726 (Juvenile Mentoring Program).
What are the key dates for this solicitation?
The posting date was April 22, 2011. The application closing date was June 6, 2011. The archive date was July 6, 2011.
How much funding is available per award?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is listed as $500,000. No minimum award amount is stated (a floor of $0 is listed).
Is there a required match or cost sharing?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state governments (including territories), local governments (including counties and cities/townships), federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, small businesses, and institutions of higher education (including public/state controlled and tribal institutions).
Are joint applications allowed?
Yes. Joint applications from multiple eligible entities are allowed, but one organization must be clearly identified as the primary applicant for official communication and grant management, with other partners listed as co-applicants.
Are there any special conditions for for-profit applicants?
Yes. For-profit applicants must agree to forgo any profit or management fee.
What program approach is likely to be considered competitive based on the description?
Based on the description, competitive proposals would be expected to demonstrate victim safety planning, trauma-informed service delivery, credible mentor management procedures, and outreach strategies capable of identifying and engaging exploited children who may be hidden, distrustful of systems, or involved with multiple agencies.
What does "victim-centered" mean in the context of this opportunity?
The opportunity describes services as direct and victim-centered and emphasizes trauma-informed supports, safety planning, and a comprehensive set of services intended to promote stability and healthy development for youth who have experienced exploitation.
What does "community-based response" imply for this initiative?
The initiative is intended to strengthen community-based responses, meaning the program is oriented toward local systems and services that can identify, engage, and support exploited or trafficked children through mentoring and coordinated supports.
What is the authority or source of funding for this initiative?
The program authority is tied to the act appropriating funds for the Department of Justice, indicating the funding flows from the DOJ appropriations process for that fiscal year.
Where can applicants get help with solicitation requirements?
OJJDP directed applicants to the Justice Information Center (JIC) at 1-877-927-5657 or JIC@telesishq.com.
What were the Justice Information Center business hours for assistance?
Business hours were listed as 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on weekdays, with extended hours on the closing date until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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