This grant is designed to fund a national program that provides training and technical assistance to professionals dealing with child abuse cases. The goal is to improve how these cases are investigated and handled, ensuring better outcomes for child abuse victims. The program will support professionals like police officers, social workers, and prosecutors by enhancing their skills in areas such as interviewing children, conducting investigations, and preparing for court.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can provide training and technical assistance to child abuse professionals. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Native American tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not having 501(c)(3) status if applying as a nonprofit
- Not being a Native American tribal organization or for-profit organization
- Inability to provide comprehensive training and technical assistance
- Lack of experience in child abuse case management
- Inadequate resources to manage a national program
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status if applicable
- Detailed proposal outlining training and technical assistance plan
- Budget plan for up to $2,850,000
- Documentation of past experience in similar programs
- List of multidisciplinary team members and their roles
- Organizational capacity statement
- Letters of support from partner agencies
- Plan for evaluating program effectiveness
- Timeline for program implementation
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure all team members are qualified and experienced
- Maintain compliance with federal grant regulations
- Prepare for detailed reporting and evaluation requirements
- Be ready to manage a large-scale national program
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants for this grant include: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, which are organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; Other Native American tribal organizations, which are entities that represent the interests of Native American tribes; For-profit organizations, which are businesses that operate to earn a profit. These entities must be capable of providing national-level training and technical assistance to child abuse professionals.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can provide training and technical assistance to child abuse professionals. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Native American tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not having 501(c)(3) status if applying as a nonprofit
- Not being a Native American tribal organization or for-profit organization
- Inability to provide comprehensive training and technical assistance
- Lack of experience in child abuse case management
- Inadequate resources to manage a national program
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to develop and deliver training and technical assistance programs for child abuse professionals. This includes creating materials, organizing workshops, and supporting multidisciplinary teams in improving their investigative and intervention techniques.
Total Program Funding
$2,850,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 29, 2026(37 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a nonprofit, tribal organization, or for-profit
- Register with SAM.gov and ensure active status
- Prepare a comprehensive training and technical assistance proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Gather documentation of organizational capacity and past experience
- Obtain letters of support from partner agencies
- Outline a program evaluation plan
- Submit application by October 29, 2026