Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2012 3265
Apply for OJJDP 2012 3265
- 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 VOCA Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Prosecutors" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.758 Improving the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse and the Regional and Local Childrens Advocacy Centers.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 28, 2012 and posted on Mar 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 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 $1,700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is limited to national organizations with broad membership among attorneys who prosecute criminal cases in state courts and has demonstrated experience in providing training and technical assistance for prosecutors. 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 VOCA Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Prosecutors grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2012 3265) was a discretionary federal funding program issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). It was designed to support a single national effort focused on improving how child abuse cases are investigated and prosecuted, primarily by strengthening the skills, knowledge, and effectiveness of prosecutors and other professionals involved in these cases. The program is authorized under the Victims of Child Abuse (VOCA) Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 13003, and is aligned with the broader federal objective of improving the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and supporting related systems such as childrens advocacy centers.
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means OJJDP expected to have an active role in guiding or collaborating on major aspects of the work rather than providing a hands off grant. The funding activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services, and the relevant CFDA listing was 16.758 (Improving the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse and the Regional and Local Childrens Advocacy Centers). OJJDP anticipated making one award under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of $1,700,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor $0). No cost sharing or matching funds were required, making the federal funds the primary support for the project as proposed.
Eligibility was narrowly defined. Applicants had to be national organizations with broad membership among attorneys who prosecute criminal cases in state courts, and they also needed to demonstrate experience delivering training and technical assistance for prosecutors. While joint applications were permitted, the solicitation required that one organization be designated as the primary applicant for official communication, award administration, and project management, with any additional partners identified as co applicants. This eligibility design signals that OJJDP was looking for an established national prosecutorial organization (or a partnership led by one) capable of reaching practitioners across multiple jurisdictions and delivering consistent, high quality assistance at scale.
In practical terms, the funded project was intended to operate as a national training and technical assistance program, meaning it would not just provide one time training events but would offer ongoing capacity building support. The core purpose was to enhance professional effectiveness for attorneys and others working child abuse cases, which commonly involves multidisciplinary coordination, specialized legal and evidentiary issues, trauma informed approaches, and strong case preparation practices. Technical assistance in this context often includes model practices, consultation, resource development, and targeted support to jurisdictions seeking to improve performance, policies, or outcomes in child abuse investigations and prosecutions.
Key dates for the opportunity were as follows: it was posted and created on March 28, 2012, with an original and final closing date of May 15, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on June 14, 2012. For support accessing the full announcement or meeting solicitation requirements, applicants were directed to the Justice Information Center (JIC) by phone at 1 877 927 5657, by email at JIC@telesishq.com, or via live web chat, with published business hours extending later on the solicitation close date.
FAQs: OJJDP FY 2012 VOCA Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Prosecutors (OJJDP 2012 3265)
What is this grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), titled "OJJDP FY 2012 VOCA Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Prosecutors" (Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2012 3265).
What was the main purpose of the program?
The program was designed to support a single national effort to improve how child abuse cases are investigated and prosecuted. The emphasis was on strengthening the skills, knowledge, and effectiveness of prosecutors and other professionals involved in child abuse cases through training and technical assistance.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
What type of award was it?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates OJJDP expected an active role in guiding, coordinating, or collaborating on major aspects of the project, rather than providing a fully hands-off grant.
How many awards did OJJDP expect to make?
OJJDP anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
What was the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling was $1,700,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The solicitation listed an award floor of $0.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required. The project was intended to be supported primarily through federal funding as proposed.
What was the funding activity category for this program?
The funding activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA listing was 16.758: Improving the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse and the Regional and Local Childrens Advocacy Centers.
What law authorized this funding?
The program was authorized under the Victims of Child Abuse (VOCA) Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 13003.
How did this opportunity align with broader federal objectives?
It was aligned with the federal objective of improving the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and supporting related systems, including childrens advocacy centers.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was narrowly defined. Applicants had to be national organizations with broad membership among attorneys who prosecute criminal cases in state courts, and they had to demonstrate experience delivering training and technical assistance for prosecutors.
Could organizations apply as a partnership or consortium?
Yes. Joint applications were permitted, but the solicitation required that one organization be designated as the primary applicant for official communication, award administration, and project management. Any additional partners needed to be identified as co-applicants.
What did OJJDP appear to be looking for in an applicant?
Based on the stated eligibility requirements, OJJDP was seeking an established national prosecutorial organization (or a partnership led by one) capable of reaching practitioners across multiple jurisdictions and delivering consistent, high-quality training and technical assistance at a national scale.
What kinds of activities was the funded project expected to support?
The funded project was intended to operate as a national training and technical assistance program. This implies ongoing capacity-building support, not just one-time training events, and may include training delivery plus technical assistance such as consultation, model practices, and resource development for jurisdictions working to improve child abuse investigations and prosecutions.
Who were the primary intended beneficiaries of the training and technical assistance?
The primary focus was on prosecutors handling child abuse cases, while also supporting other professionals involved in these cases.
What types of issues in child abuse cases did the program aim to address?
The opportunity emphasized improving professional effectiveness in child abuse cases, which commonly involves multidisciplinary coordination, specialized legal and evidentiary issues, trauma-informed approaches, and strong case preparation practices.
What does "technical assistance" mean in the context of this solicitation?
In this context, technical assistance commonly includes providing model practices, consultation, resource development, and targeted support to jurisdictions seeking to improve performance, policies, or outcomes in child abuse investigations and prosecutions.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted (and created) on March 28, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both May 15, 2012.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on June 14, 2012.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement or meeting solicitation requirements?
Applicants were directed to the Justice Information Center (JIC) for support.
How could applicants contact the Justice Information Center (JIC)?
Applicants could contact JIC by phone at 1 877 927 5657, by email at JIC@telesishq.com, or via live web chat. Business hours were published and extended later on the solicitation close date.
Does this FAQ describe a currently open funding opportunity?
No. Based on the dates provided, this was a FY 2012 opportunity with a final closing date of May 15, 2012, and it was archived on June 14, 2012.
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