Children's Justice Act (CJA) Grant Program

Children's Justice Act (CJA) Grant Program is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The CJA provides awards to states to improve the investigation, prosecution, and judicial handling of cases of child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation, in a manner that limits additional trauma to the child victim.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF This program encourages 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.

The Children's Justice Act (CJA) provides awards to states to improve the investigation, prosecution, and judicial handling of cases of child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation, in a manner that limits additional trauma to the child victim. CJA recipients are responsible for implementing the requirements of the CJA program to reform state processes for responding to child abuse and neglect.

CJA funding supports states and territories in improving their approaches and responses to child abuse and neglect. The focus of the funding is to create systemic changes that prevent additional trauma to child victims, and to more effectively protect their rights. INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES - ND Families and Child Welfare Services _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending.

gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year. ** **Fiscal Year 2025:** 56 awards were issued in FY 2025. Applications require certification and/or documentation that the state meets eligibility requirements described in section 107 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.

2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), States (including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia), Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas. Infant and Toddler (0-3), Beneficiaries include victims of child abuse and neglect, particularly child sexual abuse and exploitation.

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.

Apr 01, 2026 to May 15, 2026 Deadlines will be contained in the Program Instruction sent to each state and other eligible entities announcing the availability of funds under this program. Deadlines will be contained in the Program Instruction sent to each state and other eligible entities announcing the availability of funds under this program. Preapplication coordination is required.

Environmental impact information is not required for this program. 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. 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.

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. 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. | | Reimbursement | As Requested | - | 48 Months | Obligation Deadline: In accordance with 42 U.S.C. §5106c(f) as authorized by 34 U.S.C.

§20104, this program has a 48-month project/obligation period starting the first day of the Federal Fiscal Year, October 1, for which funds were awarded and ending the last day of the third succeeding Federal Fiscal Year, September 30. Any Federal funds not obligated by the end of the respective obligation period will be recouped by this Department in accordance with 34 U.S.C. §20101(e).

11. Liquidation Deadline: In accordance with 45 CFR §75. 309(b), all obligated Federal funds received under this award must be liquidated no later than 90 days after the end of the funding/obligation period.

Any Federal funds not liquidated by December 30 of the third fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year in which the award was received will be recouped by this Department. | Not Applicable. Awards are made annually.

A new application is required each year. There is no appeal process for unsuccessful applications. For existing recipients, appeals may take place in accordance with 45 CFR Part 16, subject to limitations of the Appendix A.

The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: Additional Information: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopted and implemented certain provisions of the Uniform Administrative Requirements at 2 CFR Part 200 effective 10/1/2024.

Effective 10/1/2025, HHS will adopt the remainder of the Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR Part 200, and HHS will relocate key HHS-specific provisions from 45 CFR Part 75 to 2 CFR Part 300. **Financial Reports:**Expenditure Reports: Financial reporting requirements are described in the Program Instructions. Expenditure reports are required using the SF-425 Federal Financial Report.

The frequency of reporting will be listed in the NOFO and in the award terms and conditions. For more information, see: https://acf. gov/grants/manage-grant/reporting#sf-425.

Tangible Personal Property: If requesting funds to purchase equipment, the recipient must request prior approval. When the equipment is no longer needed, the SF-428 Tangible Personal Property—Cover Page with the SF-428 Attachment C must be submitted to the Office of Grants Management. Please see the ACF Property, Tangible Personal Property Reporting instructions at https://acf.

gov/grants/manage-grant/property/tangible-property#book_content_1 and the ACF Property, Tangible Personal Property Disposition instructions at https://acf. gov/grants/manage-grant/property/tangible-property#book_content_2. , Frequency: Annually **Progress/Performance Reports :**Program progress reporting requirements are described in the Program Instructions (see ACF-ACYF-CB-PI-25-03).

, Frequency: Annually Additional audit requirements: 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F (effective on or after October 01, 2025: 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F) applies to this program. , All records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75. 361-.

365 (effective on or after 10/01/2025: 2 CFR 200. 334-. 338).

Retention Period: 3 Years 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. Domestic Assistance Program that uses Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, 330 C Street SW, Room 3518C lauren.

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