OJJDP FY 20 Supporting Effective Interventions for Adolescent Sex Offenders and Children with Sexual Behavior Problems | OJJDP 2020 17050

Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2020 17050

The OJJDP FY 20 Supporting Effective Interventions for Adolescent Sex Offenders and Children with Sexual Behavior Problems grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2020 17050) is a discretionary federal funding program offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The purpose of the solicitation is to strengthen how communities respond to two related needs: (1) improving intervention and supervision services for adolescents who have committed sexual offenses and for children who display sexual behavior problems, and (2) ensuring that victims and their families or caregivers can access appropriate treatment and support services. In practical terms, the funding is intended to help jurisdictions and service systems build or enhance evidence-informed responses that protect public safety, reduce reoffending or recurrence of harmful behaviors, and address the harm experienced by victims through specialized treatment and family-centered care.

Awards under this program are made as cooperative agreements, meaning OJJDP expects to have substantial involvement in the funded projects beyond typical grant monitoring. That often includes collaboration on implementation, performance measurement, adherence to program goals, and potentially technical assistance or coordination activities. The solicitation falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category and is associated with CFDA number 16.543. The opportunity was created on February 13, 2020, with an original application deadline of April 14, 2020.

Funding levels reflect a moderate, multi-site investment approach. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $475,000, and OJJDP anticipated making about 7 awards. This structure signals an intent to fund several separate projects rather than a single large national initiative, encouraging multiple communities or organizations to implement and refine effective service models. While the eligibility field lists "Others," applicants are directed to review the additional eligibility details in the full solicitation, which typically clarifies which types of entities may apply (for example, certain nonprofit organizations, local or tribal agencies, or other community-based or specialized service providers, depending on the specific solicitation language).

Overall, this opportunity centers on improving the quality and availability of developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and effective interventions for young people involved in problematic or illegal sexual behavior, while also recognizing that comprehensive responses must include treatment and support for victims and for the families or caregivers who are directly impacted and often essential to successful intervention and long-term safety.

• 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 Supporting Effective Interventions for Adolescent Sex Offenders and Children with Sexual Behavior Problems" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.543.
• This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2020.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 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 $475,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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