OJJDP FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Administrative Funding Adjustment to Previously Funded Award (OJJDP FY 2019 Specialized Services and Mentoring for Child and Youth Victims of Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation, Category 1) | O OJJDP 2023 171696

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This grant opportunity, titled "OJJDP FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Administrative Funding Adjustment to Previously Funded Award (OJJDP FY 2019 Specialized Services and Mentoring for Child and Youth Victims of Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation, Category 1)," is a discretionary grant issued by the U.S. Department of Justice through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The opportunity number is O-OJJDP-2023-171696, and it was created on March 30, 2023, with an original closing date of April 6, 2023. The short turnaround and the "invited to apply" label indicate it is not a typical open competition; it is aimed at a specific, previously funded recipient connected to an earlier OJJDP award made under the FY 2019 program focused on specialized services and mentoring for child and youth victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation (Category 1). In practical terms, this kind of posting usually exists so the agency can formally process an administrative change to an existing award rather than select a new organization through a broad competitive process.

The purpose is described as an "administrative funding adjustment to a previously funded award." That phrase generally means OJJDP is modifying funding associated with an existing grant that is already underway or was previously awarded, rather than launching a new service initiative from scratch. Administrative funding adjustments can take several forms in federal grant administration, such as adding supplemental funds, correcting or aligning budgets, extending a project period with additional support, addressing an approved change in scope or deliverables, or making other award-level changes that require a formal application and documentation trail. The public synopsis does not spell out the program-specific details because those are provided directly to the invited applicant in an Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Invitation Letter. The listing explicitly instructs applicants to refer to that invitation letter for the requirements and guidance that would normally be included in a broader solicitation document.

The expected scale of the funding is limited. The award ceiling is listed as $116,442, and OJJDP anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1). This reinforces that the opportunity is tailored for one recipient and one adjustment action, rather than a multi-award program intended to bring in many new providers. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is classified under Law, Justice, and Legal Services. Multiple CFDA numbers are associated with the opportunity (16.320, 16.543, 16.726, 16.830), which are catalog identifiers used to categorize federal assistance. The presence of more than one CFDA number in OJP/OJJDP postings is not unusual and can reflect cross-cutting program authorities, internal reporting structures, or how the agency tracks funding streams connected to the award.

Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note to consult an additional eligibility text field for clarification. In invited-to-apply adjustment actions, that eligibility note typically functions as a placeholder because the real eligibility is effectively constrained to the specific organization that received the original FY 2019 Category 1 award and is being asked to submit the adjustment request. In other words, while the public posting may not name the entity, the invitation letter generally does, and only that invited applicant can reasonably respond in a compliant way.

Substantively, the opportunity sits within OJJDP's broader mission of improving outcomes for children and youth impacted by crime and victimization, and it is connected specifically to services for minors affected by sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. The referenced FY 2019 program area, "Specialized Services and Mentoring for Child and Youth Victims of Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation," suggests the underlying funded work involves trauma-informed, victim-centered supports and mentoring models tailored to the needs of young survivors. While the synopsis does not enumerate allowable activities, programs in this space commonly emphasize coordinated service delivery, mentoring relationships that support stabilization and long-term recovery, connections to behavioral health care, case management, educational support, and partnerships with victim service providers and systems that touch youth (such as child welfare, juvenile justice, schools, and community-based organizations). The FY 2023 action here should be understood as a continuation or adjustment of that previously approved work rather than a brand-new initiative open to the field.

Operationally, applicants responding to an invited adjustment opportunity typically must follow the instructions in the OJP Invitation Letter, including what to submit (for example, an updated budget, budget narrative, program narrative describing the requested change, revised timelines, and any required assurances). Because the solicitation text in the public notice is intentionally minimal, the invitation letter serves as the controlling guidance for what OJJDP will accept, how the request will be reviewed, and what administrative steps are required to issue the modification. The quick close date, single anticipated award, and modest ceiling amount all point to a targeted administrative action designed to keep a prior award aligned with OJJDP requirements and the project needs identified by the agency and the recipient.

• 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 2023 Invited to Apply - Administrative Funding Adjustment to Previously Funded Award (OJJDP FY 2019 Specialized Services and Mentoring for Child and Youth Victims of Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation, Category 1)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.320, 16.543, 16.726, 16.830.
• This funding opportunity was created on Mar 30, 2023.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 06, 2023. (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 $116,442.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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