The Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking applications for its Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Grant Program.
Donor Name: Administrative Office of the Courts
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/18/2022
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Purpose
JFS offers CASA grants to support CASA programs as outlined in §3-830. These programs train and support volunteer advocates who provide the court with information about the children they serve. This information helps the court make decisions in the child’s best interest and ensures that the child receives appropriate case planning and services. FY22 grants should be used to maintain current CASA programs and increase capacity in areas of highest need.
Funding Period
Grants awarded for the Fiscal Year 2023 will support program needs from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
- State or local government entities, non-profit organizations, or institutions of higher education that administer CASA programs are eligible.
- Applicants must be a member in good standing of both Maryland and the National CASA Associations and be in compliance with the Maryland Performance Standards and the NCASAA Standards.
For more information, visit Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
