Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2014 3937
Apply for OJJDP 2014 3937
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2014 Smart on Juvenile Justice Juvenile Prosecution Curriculum Development, Training, and Technical Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.543 Missing Childrens Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 12, 2014 and posted on Jun 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 14, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants are limited to 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. OJJDP welcomes applications that involve two or more entities however, one eligible entity must be the applicant and the others must be proposed as subrecipients. The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for conducting and leading the project. OJJDP may elect to make supplemental awards to the grantee selected or may make awards for applications submitted under this solicitation in future fiscal years, dependent on grantee performance, the merit of the applications, and on the availability of appropriations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 2014 Smart on Juvenile Justice Juvenile Prosecution Curriculum Development, Training, and Technical Assistance Program was a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). It was built around OJJDP's broader vision that young people should be healthy, educated, and free from violence, and that any contact with the juvenile justice system should be rare, fair, and ultimately beneficial to the youth involved. The core premise of the solicitation is that prosecutors who handle juvenile cases play a major role in shaping youth outcomes, and therefore need more specialized, developmentally informed training and practical tools to make decisions that are both just and effective.
The program focused on creating and delivering competency-based training, curriculum materials, and ongoing technical assistance specifically for prosecutors working juvenile cases. A major emphasis was ensuring that prosecutorial practices reflect adolescent development and the realities of youth behavior, rather than simply mirroring adult criminal approaches. The solicitation also explicitly included attention to juvenile cases connected to missing and exploited children issues, signaling that prosecutors may encounter youth who are victims, witnesses, or system-involved in ways that require trauma-informed and victim-centered responses. Alongside curriculum development, the program aimed to strengthen professional resources for prosecutors so they can apply consistent standards and modern best practices in day-to-day case handling.
A key theme of the opportunity was promoting alternatives to incarceration and encouraging a more balanced approach to juvenile prosecution. Rather than framing success as tougher penalties, the program encouraged prosecutors to weigh accountability, community safety, and improved youth outcomes at the same time. In practice, that meant supporting approaches that can reduce unnecessary confinement while still addressing harm, managing risk, and improving long-term public safety. The underlying message is aligned with the "Smart on Juvenile Justice" concept: better outcomes come from decisions that match the developmental needs of youth and use confinement strategically, not routinely.
From an administrative standpoint, the award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, meaning OJJDP expected substantial involvement in shaping or guiding the work during the project period, beyond what is typical in a standard grant. The solicitation anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $350,000, with an award ceiling of $350,000 and no stated minimum (award floor of $0). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduced barriers for organizations that might not have had the ability to provide non-federal matching funds.
Eligibility was broad but structured. Eligible applicants included nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofits and tribal for-profits) as well as institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education). The funding notice also allowed collaborative proposals involving multiple entities, as long as one eligible organization served as the lead applicant with primary responsibility for the project and other partners were included as subrecipients. A notable restriction applied to for-profit entities: they were required to agree to forgo any profit or management fee, reinforcing that federal funds were intended to support program work rather than generate profit. The solicitation also noted that OJJDP could choose to issue supplemental funding to the selected grantee or make future-year awards under the solicitation depending on performance, application quality, and available appropriations.
The opportunity was posted on June 12, 2014, and closed on July 14, 2014, with an archive date of August 13, 2014. It was listed under the activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services, and tied to CFDA number 16.543 (Missing Children's Assistance), reflecting the inclusion of issues involving missing and exploited children within the scope of prosecutor training and resources. The solicitation cited its legal authorization in the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-76), referencing provisions under the Juvenile Justice heading and the State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance heading that supported this kind of training and technical assistance initiative.
For applicants needing support during the application process, the point of contact for solicitation requirements was the Justice Information Center (JIC), with assistance available by phone, email, and web chat during standard business hours, with extended hours on the closing date. Overall, the grant was designed to strengthen juvenile prosecution practice nationwide by building practical, developmentally appropriate training and tools that help prosecutors make better-informed decisions, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and improve outcomes for youth while maintaining community safety.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OJJDP FY 2014 Smart on Juvenile Justice Juvenile Prosecution Curriculum Development, Training, and Technical Assistance Program?
It was a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), focused on improving juvenile prosecution practice through curriculum development, competency-based training, and ongoing technical assistance for prosecutors who handle juvenile cases.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose was to create and deliver developmentally informed, competency-based training and practical tools for juvenile prosecutors, so that prosecutorial decision-making is fair, effective, and aligned with adolescent development and modern best practices.
What is the core premise behind focusing on prosecutors in juvenile cases?
The solicitation emphasized that prosecutors play a major role in shaping youth outcomes in juvenile cases. Because of that influence, prosecutors need specialized training and resources tailored to youth, rather than relying on approaches that mirror adult criminal prosecution.
What types of activities were supported under this program?
The program focused on (1) developing curriculum materials, (2) delivering competency-based training for prosecutors handling juvenile cases, and (3) providing ongoing technical assistance to support consistent standards and day-to-day application of best practices.
What does "competency-based training" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the solicitation description, it refers to training organized around practical competencies prosecutors need to handle juvenile cases effectively, including developmentally informed decision-making and tools that can be applied in real casework.
How did adolescent development factor into the training focus?
A major emphasis was ensuring prosecutorial practices reflect adolescent development and the realities of youth behavior, instead of simply applying adult criminal approaches to young people.
Did the solicitation address trauma-informed or victim-centered issues?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly included attention to juvenile cases connected to missing and exploited children issues, recognizing that prosecutors may encounter youth who are victims, witnesses, or system-involved in ways that call for trauma-informed and victim-centered responses.
How did the program define better outcomes under "Smart on Juvenile Justice"?
The underlying message was that better outcomes come from decisions that match the developmental needs of youth and use confinement strategically rather than routinely, while balancing accountability, community safety, and improved youth outcomes.
Was the program intended to promote alternatives to incarceration?
Yes. A key theme was encouraging a balanced approach that promotes alternatives to incarceration and reduces unnecessary confinement while still addressing harm, managing risk, and supporting long-term public safety.
What funding mechanism was used for this award?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, meaning OJJDP expected substantial involvement in shaping or guiding the work during the project period, beyond what is typical under a standard grant.
How much funding was available?
The solicitation anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $350,000. The award ceiling was $350,000 and the stated award floor was $0.
How many awards were expected?
The solicitation anticipated a single award.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including tribal nonprofits and tribal for-profits), as well as institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education).
Were collaborative or partnership proposals allowed?
Yes. The notice allowed collaborative proposals involving multiple entities, as long as one eligible organization served as the lead applicant with primary responsibility for the project, and other partners were included as subrecipients.
Were there restrictions on for-profit applicants?
Yes. For-profit entities were required to agree to forgo any profit or management fee, indicating that federal funds were intended to support program work rather than generate profit.
Could OJJDP provide additional funding beyond the initial award?
The solicitation noted OJJDP could choose to issue supplemental funding to the selected grantee or make future-year awards under the solicitation, depending on performance, application quality, and available appropriations.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on June 12, 2014, and closed on July 14, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 13, 2014.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
It was listed under the activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA number 16.543 (Missing Children's Assistance), reflecting the inclusion of missing and exploited children issues within the scope of prosecutor training and resources.
What legal authorization was cited for this solicitation?
The solicitation cited authorization in the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law 113-76), referencing provisions under the Juvenile Justice heading and the State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance heading supporting this training and technical assistance initiative.
How could applicants get help with solicitation requirements during the application process?
Applicants could contact the Justice Information Center (JIC) for assistance by phone, email, and web chat during standard business hours, with extended hours on the closing date.
Who was the intended audience for the training and technical assistance?
The program was specifically aimed at prosecutors working juvenile cases, with the goal of strengthening professional resources and improving consistent, developmentally appropriate practice in juvenile prosecution.
What broader vision did OJJDP connect to this opportunity?
The solicitation was built around a broader vision that young people should be healthy, educated, and free from violence, and that any contact with the juvenile justice system should be rare, fair, and ultimately beneficial to the youth involved.
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