OAR 137-074-0030: Grant Application Process

(1) Eligibility criteria: (a) Children’s Advocacy Centers must apply directly for the grant. Applicants must certify that on or before June 30, 2025, the applicant will be accredited by the National Children’s Alliance or will have an application for accreditation with the National Children’s Alliance pending. (b) A health care provider or a medical facility may apply for a grant to expand medical assessment services, intervention services and any other services and supports not inconsistent with the purposes of ORS 418.746 to 418.796, if: (A) The health care provider or medical facility is connected through a linkage agreement or contract with a children’s advocacy center; and (B) The children’s advocacy center satisfies the accreditation requirements described in paragraph 1(a) of this subsection. (2) Applicants must demonstrate in the grant application how the grant award would: (a) Allow for initial consultation with a designated medical professional, as defined in ORS 419B.023, within 48 hours in accordance with Karly’s Law; and (b) Improve response times for intervention following incidents of child abuse and the prevention of child fatalities. (3) Applicants may use the grants: (a) For costs directly related to maintaining or expanding Children's Advocacy Center services, including, but not limited to: forensic interviews, medical examinations, treatment, behavioral and mental health services, and referral and/or coordination of other related services; (b) To expand access to designated medical professionals, as described in ORS 418.747(9); and (c) For costs associated with obtaining accreditation from the National Children's Alliance, including application fees and support staff expenses. (4) Content of application packet. Each application packet issued shall describe: (a) The total funds available for award; (b) The maximum amount for individual awards; (c) Instructions specifying the requirements for a successful application; (d) The last date by which applications must be submitted and/or received by DOJ; (e) The manner in which the application must be submitted; (f) All necessary application forms and materials; (g) All other information required for application preparation and submission; (h) A description of the application review process, including review criteria; (i) A description of grant reporting requirements; and (j) A description of the grievance process for unsuccessful applicants.