This program is authorized by annual appropriations acts.
The Children and Youth (CY) Program solicitation is one of two solicitations issued under the Children and Youth and Engaging Men (CYEM) Program (CFDA# 1 6. 888).
The other program solicitation is the Grants to Engage Men and Boys
as Allies in the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls (EM) Program.
Applicants interested in developing projects to engage men and boys as allies should submit a proposal under the OVW Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 EM solicitation.
Applicants and project partners that apply to both CY and EM grant programs are only eligible to receive one award.
The CY Program supports comprehensive, community-based efforts to develop or expand prevention, intervention, treatment, and response strategies to address the needs of children and youth impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking.