Children's Justice Grants to States

 

To encourage states to enact reforms which are designed to improve (1) the assessment and investigation of suspected child abuse and neglect cases, including cases of suspected child sexual abuse and exploitation, in a manner that limits additional trauma to the child and the child's family; (2) the assessment and investigation of cases of suspected child abuse-related fatalities and suspected child neglect-related fatalities; (3) the investigation and prosecution of cases of child abuse and neglect, including child sexual abuse and exploitation; and (4) the assessment and investigation of cases involving children with disabilities or serious health-related problems who are suspected victims of child abuse or neglect.

Active 93.643 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services A - Formula Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Grants are expected to be made to 50 states, the District of Columbia, and territorial governments. 56 grants were made to 50 states, the District of Columbia, and territorial governments.
Fiscal Year 2017 56 grants were made to states, the District of Columbia, and territorial governments.
Fiscal Year 2018 56 grants were made to 50 states, the District of Columbia, and territorial governments.
Fiscal Year 2019 56 grants were awarded in FY 2019.
Fiscal Year 2020 56 grants were awarded in FY 2020.
Fiscal Year 2021 56 grants were awarded.
Fiscal Year 2023 It is anticipated that 56 awards will be funded in FY 2023. I, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, Section 107, 42 U.S.C. 5106c. States (including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia), Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas. Beneficiaries include victims of child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation. Applications require certification and/or documentation that the state meets eligibility requirements described in section 107 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Assurances and information described in the annual Program Instruction must be included. Advice and technical assistance to state applicants are available from the Children's Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families. Recipients are notified that funds have been awarded through a Notice of Award (NOA) issued by the Administration for Children and Families. Post award, the Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a recipient may draw down award funds. Deadlines will be contained in the Program Instruction sent to each state and other eligible entities announcing the availability of funds under this program. From 90 to 120 days. Deadlines will be contained in the Program Instruction sent to each state and other eligible entities announcing the availability of funds under this program. Appeals may take place in accordance with 45 CFR Part 16, subject to limitations of the Appendix A. Not applicable. Applications will be reviewed against all eligibility requirements contained in the authorizing legislation. States which meet all eligibility requirements and propose projects which meet the required uses of these funds will receive awards. Funds are to be used for (a) investigative, administrative, and judicial handling of cases of child abuse and neglect, including child sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as cases involving suspected child maltreatment related fatalities and cases involving a potential combination of jurisdictions, such as interstate, federal-state, and state-tribal, in a manner which reduces the additional trauma to the child victim and the victim's family and which also ensures procedural fairness to the accused; (b) experimental, model, and demonstration programs for testing innovative approaches and techniques which may improve the prompt and successful resolution of civil and criminal court proceedings or enhance the effectiveness of judicial and administrative action in child abuse and neglect cases, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation cases, including the enhancement of performance of court-appointed attorneys and guardians ad litem for children, and which also ensure procedural fairness to the accused; and (c) reform of state laws, ordinances, regulations, protocols and procedures to provide comprehensive protection for children from abuse, including sexual abuse and exploitation, while ensuring fairness to all affected persons. Not applicable. 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F applies to this program. All records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR ?? 75.361-365. Statutory Formula: Title I Chapter N/A Part Section 106 Subpart N/A Public Law N/A Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Funds may be expended for a period of 3 years after the end of the fiscal year in which the funds are awarded. Post award, the Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a recipient may draw down award funds. Contact your Children's Bureau Regional Program Manager Lauren Fischman
Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
Washington, DC 20201 US
lauren.fischman@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: (202) 205-4539 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb. 15-5041-0-2-754 (Formula Grants) FY 22$17,000,000.00; FY 23 est $17,000,000.00; FY 24 est $17,000,000.00; FY 21$17,000,000.00; FY 20$17,000,000.00; FY 19$17,000,000.00; FY 18$17,000,000.00; FY 17$17,000,000.00; FY 16$17,000,000.00; - FY 2022: $53,314 to $1,748,707 with an average award of $303,571.43. All pertinent instructions are contained in the annual Program Instruction. Not applicable.