OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesO-OJJDP-2026-172755

OJJDP FY 2026 Victims of Child Abuse Act Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Professionals

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionCloses Oct 29, 2026(16 days left)Up to $2,850,000

Does this fit your business?

OJJDP is funding a single national provider to train and support professionals who investigate and respond to child abuse—law enforcement, prosecutors, CPS investigators, social workers, and probation officers. This is for established training organizations, not direct service providers or small businesses, which are barred from applying. If you are a small business or have no track record delivering national training and technical assistance, do not bother.

Best for
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status that train child abuse professionals, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with national training capacity, For-profit organizations other than small businesses with expertise in child abuse investigation training
Not for
Small businesses, Organizations without child abuse training or technical assistance experience, Local groups looking for direct service or victim funding
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
83
Strong Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (social)
77
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Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
65
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
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Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
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Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Training, Technical assistance
Who can apply
For-profit companies, Nonprofits
Award range
Up to $2,850,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
October 29, 2026. The notice was posted September 21, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $2,850,000, and that is also the total program funding. OJJDP expects to make about one award, so the single grantee will likely receive up to that full amount.
Who can apply for this grant?
For-profit organizations other than small businesses, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). Small businesses cannot apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs are generally small businesses, and this notice states small businesses may not apply, but eligibility for these specific structures is not published.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are eligible.

Summary

OJJDP will fund one national training and technical assistance provider for professionals who investigate and respond to child abuse—law enforcement, prosecutors, CPS investigators, social workers, probation officers, and service providers. Eligible applicants are for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) and nonprofits; funds cover training, T/A, and program operation.

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Victims of Child Abuse Act Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Professionals program. This opportunity will support a national training and technical assistance program for child abuse professionals to enhance coordinated, multidisciplinary investigations and responses to child abuse and increase the quality of intervention and treatment services available to child abuse victims. Multidisciplinary teams may include, but are not limited to, law enforcement, prosecutors, service providers, Child Protective Services (CPS) investigators, social workers, and adult and juvenile probation officers. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing training and technical assistance covering a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, improved child interview techniques, thorough investigative methods, interagency coordination, and effective court preparation and presentation.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Child welfare
  • Public safety
  • Training
  • Victim services

Program contact

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov0000000000

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