OJJDP FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Children’s Advocacy Center National Subgrants Programs | O OJJDP 2022 171431

FAQs: OJJDP FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Children's Advocacy Center National Subgrants Programs

What is this funding opportunity?

This is the OJJDP FY 2022 "Invited to Apply - Children's Advocacy Center National Subgrants Programs" opportunity, a continuation funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).

Is this an open solicitation that anyone can apply for?

No. It is explicitly an invited, continuation competition rather than an open call. Only select applicants that were specifically invited by the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) were expected to apply.

What does "Invited to Apply" mean in practical terms?

"Invited to Apply" means OJP identified specific organizations and issued an Invitation Letter. The public listing indicates that the exact requirements and scope are contained in that invitation, and eligibility is effectively limited to those named or otherwise authorized in the invitation.

What is the purpose of the program?

The purpose is to support Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) work at a national level through subgrant programs. In general, subgrant programs pass federal funds through to local or state-level partners to strengthen coordinated responses to child abuse cases.

What kinds of activities does CAC-related funding typically support?

While the public synopsis does not list program-specific activities for this continuation cycle, it ties the program to the Victims of Child Abuse Act authority and the CAC model. CAC-related federal support commonly emphasizes multidisciplinary team coordination (law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, medical and mental health professionals, victim advocates), child-friendly forensic interviewing practices, access to medical and behavioral health services, and systems improvements that increase accountability and child safety.

Where can applicants find the exact requirements, deliverables, and scope?

The synopsis states that program-specific details are not contained in the public listing and directs interested parties to the OJP Invitation Letter as the authoritative source for exact requirements, deliverables, and scope.

What type of award is this?

The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.

How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant (based on the listing)?

The listing notes that a cooperative agreement generally involves a more active federal role in oversight and collaboration than a standard grant. Recipients can expect substantial involvement from the funding agency in areas such as program direction, performance monitoring, approvals for certain activities, and ongoing coordination to ensure alignment with national program goals.

What is the activity category for this opportunity?

The activity category is "Law, Justice and Legal Services," reflecting the justice-system and victim-services intersection where CACs operate, especially in multidisciplinary investigations and child-focused service delivery.

What is the statutory authority for this program?

The statutory authority is Section 214 of the Victims of Child Abuse Act, codified at 34 U.S.C. 20304.

How much funding is available under this announcement?

The announcement lists an award ceiling of $19,583,455.

How many awards does OJJDP expect to make?

The announcement indicates an expectation of 3 awards.

What does the combination of a large ceiling and only a few awards suggest?

It suggests a small number of relatively large cooperative agreements, consistent with national-level organizations or entities that can administer subgrant programs at scale.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?

The Funding Opportunity Number is O-OJJDP-2022-171431.

What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number associated with this funding?

The announcement is associated with CFDA number 16.758.

Who is listed as eligible to apply?

The eligible applicant field is summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." However, the synopsis also makes clear the opportunity is "invited to apply" and points to the OJP Invitation Letter, meaning eligibility in practice is limited to those invited.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was created on August 25, 2022.

What was the application deadline?

The original closing date was September 7, 2022.

Why was the application window so short?

The short window aligns with the continuation and invited nature of the solicitation, where applicants are usually already operating an existing program and are asked to submit a streamlined continuation package or a targeted application responsive to the invitation instructions.

What role do subgrants play in this program?

The program is described as supporting CAC work through national subgrant programs, which typically involves distributing federal funds to local or state-level partners and strengthening coordinated responses to child abuse cases.

Does the public listing include allowable costs, performance measures, or reporting requirements?

No. The synopsis indicates that the public listing does not contain program-specific details and that applicants should rely on the OJP Invitation Letter for precise objectives, allowable costs, required performance measures, reporting obligations, and any special conditions.

What is the overall takeaway from this announcement?

This announcement represents OJJDP's continuation investment in national CAC subgrant programming under the Victims of Child Abuse Act authority, using cooperative agreements to support a small number of high-capacity recipients expected to administer subawards and provide national-level coordination, oversight, and program support.