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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): OJJDP FY 2011 Family Drug Court Programs Grant

What is the OJJDP FY 2011 Family Drug Court Programs grant?

This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), intended to expand and strengthen family drug courts that work with parents involved in the family dependency court system due to child abuse, neglect, or other parenting-related concerns tied to substance use.

What is the main goal of this grant program?

The program is designed to support jurisdictions in starting new family drug courts or enhancing existing ones, with an emphasis on improving child safety and family stability while supporting treatment, recovery, and improved parenting outcomes.

Who is the intended population served by projects funded under this opportunity?

The primary focus is on parents who are involved in the family dependency court system and who have substance use disorders. The opportunity also highlights that many participants may have co-occurring mental health conditions and trauma histories.

Does the program focus only on parents, or does it include children as well?

It includes both. A central expectation is that grantees provide coordinated services not only to the parents in the program but also to their children, reflecting the family-centered nature of family drug courts.

Can applicants use this funding to start a new family drug court?

Yes. The opportunity is intended to help jurisdictions either start new family drug courts or enhance existing family drug courts.

Can applicants use this funding to improve an existing family drug court?

Yes. The solicitation emphasizes strengthening and enhancing existing programs as an eligible and encouraged approach.

Is this grant intended to pay for long-term operation of a family drug court?

No. The funding is described as seed money rather than ongoing operational support. OJJDP is not intending to underwrite a court program indefinitely.

What does "seed money" mean in this context?

It means the grant is intended to help build capacity, improve systems, and implement practices during the grant period, with the expectation that the program will be positioned to continue operating after federal funding ends.

Is sustainability required as part of the project?

Yes. Sustainability is a required theme of the award. Successful applicants are expected to develop and put into action a sustainability plan during the grant period so the family drug court can continue operating once the grant concludes.

What types of entities are eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to governmental and court entities, including states and territories, state and local courts, and units of local government (such as city, township, and county governments). Federally recognized Indian tribal governments are also eligible, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?

Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to governmental and court entities (including certain tribal governments). No nonprofit eligibility is stated in the provided description.

Are federally recognized Indian tribal governments eligible?

Yes. Federally recognized Indian tribal governments are eligible, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 16.585, the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program.

What is the statutory authority for this program?

The underlying statutory authority is cited as 42 U.S.C. 3797u, et seq., aligning the opportunity with the broader federal framework supporting drug court initiatives.

What type of funding instrument is used?

The funding instrument type is a grant.

What activity category does this opportunity fall under?

The activity category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services, reflecting the court-centered nature of the program.

What is the maximum award amount?

Awards could be as high as $650,000.

Is there a minimum award amount?

No stated minimum award floor is provided in the information above.

Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?

Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget in accordance with the solicitation rules.

When was the opportunity posted?

The grant opportunity was posted and created on May 5, 2011.

What was the application closing date?

The application closing date was June 20, 2011.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date was July 20, 2011.

Where can applicants get help with solicitation requirements?

OJJDP directed questions about solicitation requirements to the Justice Information Center (JIC), available by phone at 1-877-927-5657 or by email at JIC@telesishq.com during specified business hours, including extended hours on the solicitation close date.

What kinds of issues are family drug courts in this program designed to address?

The program is intended to address substance use disorders among parents involved with the family dependency court system, often alongside co-occurring mental health conditions and trauma histories, while also promoting child safety, family stability, and improved parenting outcomes.

What is the expected service approach for funded programs?

The expectation described is a coordinated approach that combines judicial supervision with treatment and family-focused support services, including services for both parents and their children.