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.

National CASA grant eligibility is limited to paid members of National CASA. Any program or remote office with an unpaid membership after February 12, 2010, will not be eligible to apply for a grant in this cycle, with the exception of New Program Development applicants. 

If you have any outstanding membership invoices or have not paid for a remote office that will be submitting a grant application, your payment and any required forms must be received by National CASA no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific standard time on Friday, February 12, 2010.

If you are registering a new remote office, please mail this form (PDF, 123 KB) with your payment.  Please check with Sandy Elfers at (800) 628-3233, ext. 262, to confirm the required payment amount.     

Funding Categories

Programs may apply for funding in more than one category. 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.

See a list of Frequently Asked Questions organized by topic.

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.