Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

Description

Through this program, OJJDP seeks to identify a provider to serve the Missing and Exploited Children Program through a variety of services and program support. Authorized by the Missing Children=s Assistance Act of 1984, the Missing and Exploited Children (MEC) Program is the primary vehicle for building an infrastructure to support the national effort to prevent the abduction and exploitation of children. This program is authorized under Section 405 of Title IV of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Amy Staubs <br/>Program Manager <br/>Phone 202-307-5762
amy.staubs@usdoj.gov