Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2012 3231
Apply for OJJDP 2012 3231
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2012 Child Abuse Training for Judicial and Court Personnel" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.757 Judicial Training on Child Maltreatment for Court Personnel Juvenile Justice Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 16, 2012 and posted on Mar 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 2012. (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 $1,306,632.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- Eligible applicants are limited nonprofit and for profit organizations (including tribal nonprofit and for profit organizations). For profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee. 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 2012 Child Abuse Training for Judicial and Court Personnel grant opportunity was a discretionary federal funding program offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The program was designed to strengthen how juvenile and family courts, along with child welfare partners, handle child abuse, neglect, and related cases at a time when these systems were facing heavier caseloads and increasingly complex legal and clinical issues. A core driver of the initiative was the reality that courts and agencies were not only expected to manage more cases, but also to meet federal child welfare reform requirements and broader national initiatives aimed at securing safe and permanent homes for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
The main purpose of the funding was to provide training and technical assistance to professionals who work at the intersection of child welfare and the courts. The intended audience included judicial officers and court personnel, legal professionals involved in these cases, and social service practitioners who support court processes and child welfare outcomes. The emphasis was practical: building the skills, knowledge, and coordination needed to navigate complicated child maltreatment matters, improve decision-making, and promote better outcomes for children and families. The program was authorized under the Victims of Child Abuse Act, specifically 42 U.S.C. Section 13022, which supports efforts to improve the handling of child abuse cases through specialized training and related support for those working within the judicial system.
This opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2012 3231 and carried the CFDA number 16.757, identified as Judicial Training on Child Maltreatment for Court Personnel under Juvenile Justice Programs. Funding was to be awarded through a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expected to have substantial involvement in the project’s direction or execution rather than providing a fully hands-off grant. OJJDP anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $1,306,632 and no stated award floor. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduced barriers for applicants that might not have had non-federal funds to contribute.
Eligibility was limited to certain nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including tribal nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Nonprofits needed to have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education under the listed eligibility category). For-profit applicants were permitted but had to agree to waive any profit or management fee, ensuring federal dollars were directed to program activities rather than earnings. OJJDP also welcomed joint applications from multiple eligible entities, but required that one organization be designated as the primary applicant for official communication, award administration, and overall management, with additional partners listed as co-applicants.
The timeline for the solicitation shows it was posted on March 15, 2012 (with a creation date of March 16, 2012), and it closed on May 2, 2012, with an archive date of June 1, 2012. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or navigating solicitation requirements were directed to the Justice Information Center (JIC) for support by phone at 1-877-927-5657, by email at JIC@telesishq.com, or through live web chat. The JIC support hours were listed as 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday, with extended hours until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the solicitation close date.
FAQs: OJJDP FY 2012 Child Abuse Training for Judicial and Court Personnel (OJJDP 2012 3231)
What is this grant opportunity?
The OJJDP FY 2012 Child Abuse Training for Judicial and Court Personnel opportunity was a discretionary federal funding program offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). It focused on improving how juvenile and family courts and their child welfare partners handle child abuse, neglect, and related cases.
What was the main purpose of the funding?
The primary purpose was to support training and technical assistance for professionals working at the intersection of child welfare and the courts, with an emphasis on strengthening skills, knowledge, coordination, and decision-making in complex child maltreatment matters.
Why was this program created (what problem was it trying to address)?
The program responded to heavier court and agency caseloads and increasingly complex legal and clinical issues in child abuse and neglect matters. It also reflected expectations for courts and child welfare systems to meet federal child welfare reform requirements and broader national initiatives focused on achieving safe and permanent homes for children affected by abuse or neglect.
Who was the intended audience for the training and technical assistance?
The intended audience included judicial officers and court personnel, legal professionals involved in child abuse and neglect cases, and social service practitioners who support court processes and child welfare outcomes.
What types of cases or issues were targeted?
The opportunity targeted child abuse, neglect, and related cases, particularly those involving complicated child maltreatment issues that require informed legal and clinical decision-making and strong coordination among courts and child welfare partners.
What outcomes was the program trying to improve?
The emphasis was on improving professional practice and coordination to support better court decision-making and promote better outcomes for children and families, including alignment with initiatives aimed at achieving safe and permanent homes for affected children.
What legal authority authorized this program?
The program was authorized under the Victims of Child Abuse Act, specifically 42 U.S.C. Section 13022, which supports improving the handling of child abuse cases through specialized training and related support for those working within the judicial system.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number was OJJDP 2012 3231. The CFDA number was 16.757, identified as Judicial Training on Child Maltreatment for Court Personnel under Juvenile Justice Programs.
What type of award was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding was to be awarded through a cooperative agreement. This means OJJDP expected to have substantial involvement in the project’s direction or execution, rather than providing a fully hands-off award.
How many awards did OJJDP anticipate making?
OJJDP anticipated making one award.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,306,632.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated for this opportunity.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduced barriers for applicants that might not have had non-federal funds available to contribute.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to certain nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including tribal nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
What nonprofit status was required?
Nonprofit applicants needed to have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS under the listed eligibility category, excluding institutions of higher education under that eligibility category.
Could a for-profit organization apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations were permitted to apply, but they had to agree to waive any profit or management fee so that federal dollars would be directed to program activities rather than earnings.
Were joint applications or partnerships allowed?
Yes. OJJDP welcomed joint applications from multiple eligible entities.
If multiple organizations applied together, what was required regarding leadership and administration?
One organization had to be designated as the primary applicant for official communication, award administration, and overall management. Additional partners were to be listed as co-applicants.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on March 15, 2012 (with a creation date listed as March 16, 2012).
What was the application closing date?
The solicitation closed on May 2, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 1, 2012.
Where could applicants get help understanding the solicitation or accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the Justice Information Center (JIC) for support by phone, email, or live web chat.
What contact information was provided for the Justice Information Center (JIC)?
Phone: 1-877-927-5657. Email: JIC@telesishq.com. Support was also available via live web chat.
What were the JIC support hours?
JIC support hours were listed as 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, with extended hours until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the solicitation close date.
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