OJJDP FY 2026 Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance

This Funding Opportunity Notice (NOFO) seeks a single awardee to provide nationwide training and technical assistance to state, Tribal, and local agencies for investigating and prosecuting cases involving missing and exploited children. The award will support multidisciplinary teams—including prosecutors, law‑enforcement, child‑protection personnel, medical providers, and other child‑serving professionals—to strengthen coordinated responses and improve case outcomes. The program is funded through a Cooperative Agreement with an estimated total award ceiling of $1.2 million. • Target audience: state, Tribal, and local agencies; multidisciplinary child‑protection teams. • Scope: develop, deliver, and evaluate training curricula; provide technical assistance and best‑practice guidance; facilitate inter‑agency collaboration. • Funding mechanism: Cooperative Agreement (grant) with up to $1,200,000 for one award. • Application window: 09/21/2026 – 10/29/2026. • Required applicants: nonprofits (501(c)(3)), higher‑education institutions, for‑profit firms, small businesses. • Deliverables: training modules, technical assistance plans, performance metrics, final report.