The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, supports efforts to improve outcomes for children and youth involved in the juvenile justice system or who are victims of crime. The FY25 Children’s Advocacy Centers National Subgrants Program is a continuation opportunity extended to the National Children’s Alliance, Inc., an organization uniquely positioned to support Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the United States.
This funding opportunity aims to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of CACs in providing a multidisciplinary, coordinated response to child abuse cases. Through this program, subgrants will be distributed to regional and local CACs that work with teams of professionals from child protection services, law enforcement, prosecution, medical and mental health services, and victim advocacy. These centers ensure that child abuse victims receive comprehensive services that reduce trauma and improve the chances of achieving justice.
The cooperative agreement structure reflects OJJDP’s active role in program oversight and guidance. Up to three awards will be made, with a maximum individual award of $26,138,828 and a minimum of $850,000, totaling nearly $29 million in available funding. Funding must support subgrant programs and initiatives that enhance investigation and prosecution processes, improve services to victims, and build capacity for CAC networks. There are no matching fund requirements.
Eligibility for this solicitation is limited exclusively to the National Children’s Alliance, Inc., reflecting the invitation-only nature of this continuation program. The grant application process is open now and closes on December 8, 2025. The opportunity does not include any pre-application steps like Letters of Intent or concept papers.
Applicants must submit their application electronically via Grants.gov, ensuring all required forms and documentation are completed. While the opportunity does not specify application components in detail, applicants are expected to align with OJJDP priorities and provide comprehensive strategies for managing and evaluating the subgrant process.
No evaluation criteria, performance periods, or post-award notification timelines are disclosed in the synopsis. However, the structure of the program indicates close coordination with OJJDP throughout the award lifecycle. The opportunity is not recurring, indicating a limited timeline and specific scope for this funding cycle.
