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"FY 2026 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
FY 2026 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is sponsored by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) provides grants to non-profit organizations and local government units to support Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs.
These grants are for continuing, improving, and/or expanding existing agencies and services that provide volunteer advocacy to child victims of abuse and neglect. Funding is awarded on a formula basis, with specific allocations from state general funds, federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds for direct services to victims of child abuse and neglect, and Children's Justice Act funding.
Applications for continuation funding for Fiscal Year 2026 are currently being solicited.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Existing CASA programs that are operational, have trained volunteers assigned to cases at the time of application, and are in full compliance with state regulations. For VOCA funding, funds must be used for direct services to victims of child abuse and neglect. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,533,840 (state general funds), $1,499,490 (federal Victims of Crime Act funds), $22,200 (Children's Justice Act funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 19, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
FY 2026 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is funded by Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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