Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Grants

Objective

The purpose of this program is to improve child abuse prevention by improving community-based child abuse prevention programs.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
• State
• Tribal

This includes States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. For formula awards: Before a state can apply, the Governor must designate a lead entity to administer the funds for the implementation of community-based child abuse and neglect prevention programs and activities. For discretionary awards: Tribes may participate through application for awards made available by a 1% annual set-aside of the entire CBCAP apportionment, of both mandatory and discretionary funds, legislated for tribes, tribal organizations and migrant programs. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity.

Who Benefits

• Unrestricted by Individual Type
• Infant and Toddler (0-3)
• Young Child (4-9)
• Pre-Teen (10-12)
• Teen (13-19)

There are no eligibility requirements. Beneficiaries are children, their families, and other caregivers.

Assistance Types

• Grant
• Grant
• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

elaine.stedt@acf.hhs.gov
2022057941