The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, is offering a cooperative agreement under its Children's Advocacy Centers Membership and Accreditation Program. This opportunity is by invitation only and is specifically directed to the National Children’s Alliance. The purpose of this funding is to support a national membership and accreditation organization that ensures quality, consistency, and adherence to national standards among Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) throughout the United States.
CACs play a critical role in responding to child abuse through a multidisciplinary approach that facilitates coordination between law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, mental health, medical professionals, and victim advocacy. The goal of this program is to strengthen the CAC network by funding a lead organization that will provide training, technical assistance, and implementation support of national accreditation standards.
The scope of the award includes maintaining a standardized accreditation process, enhancing the competency of CAC professionals through training, and increasing the overall effectiveness and quality of services provided to children and families. This includes organizing educational events, offering direct technical support, and establishing best practices for operations and evaluation.
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial federal involvement. The total funding available for this award is $450,000, with an award ceiling set at the same amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity. Only one award is expected to be made.
Eligibility for this funding is strictly limited to the National Children’s Alliance. The application must be submitted by November 25, 2025. The announcement was posted on November 19, 2025, and no additional gating deadlines or pre-application stages are required. There is no indication of recurring funding beyond this cycle. The performance period or award notification timeline is not specified in the public notice.
For further information or assistance with accessing the full announcement, applicants may contact Calvin C. Cannon at Calvin.C.Cannon@usdoj.gov.
