# Improving the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse and the Regional and Local Children's Advocacy Centers (16.758)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/16-758-improving-the-investigation-and-prosecution-of-child-abuse/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Improving the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse and the Regional and Local Children's Advocacy Centers is run by Department of Justice. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $151 million in 35 grants, about $4.3 million per award.

## Objectives

Program goal(s) name: Improve justice system and community responses to child abuse.
Program goal(s) description: Improve the quality of criminal investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases; improve communities’ ability to develop, maintain, and enhance a comprehensive, multidisciplinary response to the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect; and assist CACs and/or multidisciplinary teams to more effectively meet the needs of child victims.
Program objective(s) name: Develop and provide high-quality assistance to protect children
Program objective(s) description: Develop and provide training and other resources to local and state prosecutors involved in child abuse cases to improve the quality of criminal prosecution of such cases; Assist communities in developing child-focused, community-oriented, facility-based programs to improve the resources available to child victims and families; Provide high-quality specialized training and technical assistance to CACs, child abuse multidisciplinary teams, and state chapters and strengthen capacity of state chapter organizations to deliver training and technical assistance to local CACs on their own; Enhance coordination among community agencies and professionals involved in the intervention, prevention, prosecution, and investigation systems that respond to child abuse cases; Train physicians and other health and behavioral health professionals in the multidisciplinary approach to child abuse and neglect.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $15.5 million | 13 |
| 2022 | $57.0 million | 14 |
| 2023 | $37.9 million | 11 |
| 2024 | $41.0 million | 10 |
| 2025 | -$41,364 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Children's Alliance Inc. | District of Columbia | $109 million |
| National Children's Advocacy Center, Inc. | Alabama | $8.9 million |
| Philadelphia Childrens Alliance | Pennsylvania | $6.0 million |
| Children's Health Care | Minnesota | $6.0 million |
| Rady Children's Hospital San Diego | California | $5.9 million |
| University of Montana | Montana | $3.9 million |
| Zero Abuse Project | Minnesota | $3.6 million |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Texas | $880,841 |
| The Washington University | Missouri | $880,840 |
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Oklahoma | $750,000 |
| Catholic Community Service, Inc. | Alaska | $600,000 |
| Aleut Community of Saint Paul Island | Alaska | $600,000 |
| Sitka Tribe of Alaska | Alaska | $600,000 |
| Providence Health & Services - Washington | Alaska | $600,000 |
| The Tundra Women's Coalition | Alaska | $600,000 |
| Resource Center for Parents and Children, Inc. | Alaska | $600,000 |
| Kawerak, Inc. | Alaska | $600,000 |
| The Childrens Place | Alaska | $600,000 |
| The Alaska Childrens Alliance | Alaska | $500,000 |
| University of South Florida | Florida | $428,396 |