National CASA Grants Program

The purpose of the National CASA Grants Program is to build and strengthen our network of programs, whose court-appointed volunteers help abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes.

2010 Funding Categories

Grants Announcement

2010 Grants Cycle Is Closed

Award Announcements:  May 21, 2010

Terms & Conditions Due: June 21, 2010

Grant Period Begins:  July 1, 2010

All funds are contingent on appropriation by the US Congress and subsequent funding by OJJDP and private funders.

Capacity-Building
Supports projects that produce long-term, sustainable change and strengthen organization

Diversity Implementation
Supports program activities that provide effective and culturally responsive services to abused and neglected children and promote cultural competency

New Program Development
Supports the development and sustainable growth of new CASA programs

Program Expansion
Funds efforts to increase the number of children served by volunteers beyond prior year levels, or to expand the program service area

Sustainability
Provides working capital for programs to help underwrite operational costs, enhancing programs’ overall strength, diversity of revenue sources, adaptability and resiliency in challenging times

See the National CASA Grant Model - 2010 for a breakdown of the competitive grant categories, including the estimated number of awards in each category.

The National CASA Grants Program is supported by a cooperative agreement from the US Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, with additional support from Jewelers for Children.