Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2020 17712
The OJJDP FY 20 Alaska Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) Expansion Initiative for Child Abuse Victims is a Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) discretionary funding opportunity designed to strengthen Alaska's response to serious child physical abuse and child sexual abuse. The core purpose is to improve how child abuse cases are investigated and how victims and their families receive services by supporting a coordinated, multidisciplinary team approach. In practice, this means bringing together key partners such as law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, medical and mental health providers, and victim advocates so that children can receive timely, trauma-informed support while agencies coordinate investigations more effectively.
A major driver behind this initiative is Alaska's geography and the realities of serving rural and remote communities. Long travel distances, limited local service providers, weather-related access barriers, and uneven availability of specialized care can make it difficult to conduct child-friendly forensic interviews, arrange medical evaluations, and connect children to appropriate treatment. The CAC model is intended to reduce those barriers by centralizing and standardizing best practices: child-focused interviews conducted by trained professionals, coordinated case review among agencies, and referrals to evidence-based treatment and victim support services. Alaska already has CACs in strategic locations, but OJJDP is emphasizing that there are still gaps in coverage and opportunities to improve the range and quality of services available through existing centers.
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements, which typically means the federal agency expects to have an ongoing working relationship with award recipients, including structured oversight or collaboration during implementation. The solicitation includes two distinct funding categories aimed at expanding reach and improving capacity statewide. The first category, New Satellite CACs (OJJDP-2020-17772), focuses on establishing additional satellite locations or service points to extend CAC coverage into underserved areas. This category is meant to address geographic service gaps so that children and families do not have to travel unreasonable distances to access CAC-supported forensic interviewing, advocacy, and coordinated services.
The second category, Capacity Enhancements for Existing CACs (OJJDP-2020-17773), is aimed at strengthening and upgrading the services of CACs that already operate in Alaska. This may include efforts that improve service delivery, increase staffing or specialized expertise, enhance coordination among multidisciplinary team partners, expand victim advocacy and family support, improve access to medical and behavioral health services, or otherwise increase the center's ability to respond effectively to child abuse cases. The overarching emphasis in both categories is improving outcomes for child victims and supporting families through a more consistent, comprehensive, and trauma-informed system of care.
Key administrative details include a funding opportunity number of OJJDP 2020 17712, a CFDA listing of 16.841, and a funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services. The opportunity was posted on January 23, 2020, with an original application deadline of March 25, 2020. OJJDP anticipated making up to 17 awards, with an award ceiling of $750,000 per award. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the solicitation's eligibility section, indicating that applicants would need to consult the full announcement for the specific types of organizations or entities permitted to apply.
Overall, this initiative is best understood as a targeted investment in Alaska's statewide CAC network, intended both to expand access through new satellite CAC capacity and to improve the effectiveness of existing CACs. The focus is on reducing the burden on child victims during investigations, improving coordination among agencies, and strengthening the availability and quality of services that help children and families recover while supporting a sound investigative and legal response.Apply for OJJDP 2020 17712
- The Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 20 Alaska Children's Advocacy Center Expansion Initiative for Child Abuse Victims" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.841.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 23, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2020. (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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 17 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OJJDP FY 20 Alaska Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) Expansion Initiative for Child Abuse Victims?
This is a U.S. Department of Justice funding opportunity from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) focused on strengthening Alaska's response to serious child physical abuse and child sexual abuse. The initiative supports the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) model, which emphasizes coordinated investigations and timely, trauma-informed services for children and their families.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to improve how child abuse cases are investigated and how victims and their families receive services in Alaska. The program promotes a coordinated, multidisciplinary team approach so agencies can work together more effectively while children receive child-focused, trauma-informed support.
Which types of child abuse are targeted by this initiative?
The opportunity is specifically designed to strengthen Alaska's response to serious child physical abuse and child sexual abuse.
Why is this initiative particularly focused on Alaska?
Alaska's geography creates unique challenges, especially for rural and remote communities. Long travel distances, limited local service providers, weather-related barriers, and uneven access to specialized care can make it difficult to conduct child-friendly forensic interviews, arrange medical evaluations, and connect children to appropriate treatment. This initiative is designed to reduce those barriers through the CAC model.
What is the CAC model described in this opportunity?
The CAC model described here is a coordinated approach intended to make the child abuse response more consistent and effective. It can include child-focused forensic interviews conducted by trained professionals, coordinated case review among partner agencies, and referrals to evidence-based treatment and victim support services.
What does a "multidisciplinary team approach" mean in this program?
It means bringing together key partners involved in child abuse cases so they can coordinate investigations and services. The opportunity specifically references partners such as law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, medical and mental health providers, and victim advocates.
What problem is OJJDP trying to solve by expanding CAC services?
OJJDP is addressing gaps in coverage and opportunities to improve the range and quality of services offered through Alaska's CAC network. The emphasis is on reducing the burden on child victims during investigations, improving coordination among agencies, and strengthening access to quality services for children and families.
What kinds of awards are used for this funding opportunity?
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements. This typically means OJJDP expects an ongoing working relationship with award recipients, including structured oversight or collaboration during implementation.
How many funding categories are included in this solicitation?
The solicitation includes two distinct funding categories aimed at expanding reach and improving capacity statewide.
What is the "New Satellite CACs" category?
The New Satellite CACs category (OJJDP-2020-17772) focuses on establishing additional satellite locations or service points to extend CAC coverage into underserved areas. The purpose is to address geographic service gaps so children and families do not have to travel unreasonable distances to access CAC-supported services.
What is the "Capacity Enhancements for Existing CACs" category?
The Capacity Enhancements for Existing CACs category (OJJDP-2020-17773) is intended to strengthen and upgrade services of CACs already operating in Alaska. This may include improving service delivery, increasing staffing or specialized expertise, enhancing coordination among multidisciplinary team partners, expanding victim advocacy and family support, and improving access to medical and behavioral health services.
How do the two categories differ?
New Satellite CACs focuses on extending CAC coverage into underserved areas by creating satellite locations or service points. Capacity Enhancements focuses on improving and expanding the capabilities of CACs that already exist in Alaska by strengthening service delivery and coordination.
What types of services does OJJDP want CACs to provide or improve through this initiative?
Based on the description, the initiative emphasizes child-focused forensic interviews by trained professionals, coordinated case review among partner agencies, referrals to evidence-based treatment, and stronger victim support and family services. It also highlights improving access to medical evaluations and behavioral health services where possible.
What outcomes is the initiative trying to improve for children and families?
The opportunity emphasizes improving outcomes for child victims and supporting families through a more consistent, comprehensive, and trauma-informed system of care, while also supporting effective investigations and the broader legal response.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is OJJDP 2020 17712.
Are there separate identifiers for the two categories?
Yes. The category identifier for New Satellite CACs is OJJDP-2020-17772, and the category identifier for Capacity Enhancements for Existing CACs is OJJDP-2020-17773.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 16.841.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 23, 2020.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was March 25, 2020.
How many awards did OJJDP anticipate making?
OJJDP anticipated making up to 17 awards.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $750,000 per award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The description indicates that applicants would need to consult the solicitation's eligibility section for details on which organization types or entities are permitted to apply.
Does this opportunity only apply to brand-new CACs?
No. The solicitation includes funding for both establishing new satellite CAC service points and enhancing capacity at CACs that already operate in Alaska.
Is this initiative described as statewide or limited to certain communities?
It is described as a targeted investment in Alaska's statewide CAC network. At the same time, it specifically emphasizes addressing gaps in coverage and improving access for underserved, rural, and remote communities.
How does this initiative help with rural and remote access barriers?
It is intended to reduce access barriers by expanding CAC coverage through satellite locations and by improving the ability of existing CACs to deliver and coordinate services. The description highlights issues like travel distances, limited providers, and weather-related access barriers that the CAC approach is meant to help address.
What is the overall focus across both funding categories?
The overall focus is improving outcomes for child victims, strengthening support for families, reducing the burden on children during investigations, improving coordination among agencies, and increasing access to consistent, comprehensive, trauma-informed services across Alaska.
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