2021-22 Minor’s Counsel (MC) Program RFP
Can you apply?
This grant is for California Superior Courts with Family Court Services Programs. Only courts with three to four judges in the family court division may apply. The Court Executive Officer must submit a signed letter certifying judge count and confirming participation in post-resolution surveys for all minor's counsel cases.
Applicants must score at least 50% on the rating sheet. Courts using federal funds must be registered in SAM with an expiration date eight weeks past the deadline. Non-governmental organizations must maintain current or pending status with California's Registry of Charitable Trusts.
Only one proposal per applicant is eligible for funding. Multiple submissions result in only the highest-scoring proposal being considered.
This grant is for California Superior Courts with Family Court Services Programs. Only courts with three to four judges in the family court division may apply. The Court Executive Officer must submit a signed letter certifying judge count and confirming participation in post-resolution surveys for all minor's counsel cases.
Applicants must score at least 50% on the rating sheet. Courts using federal funds must be registered in SAM with an expiration date eight weeks past the deadline. Non-governmental organizations must maintain current or pending status with California's Registry of Charitable Trusts.
Only one proposal per applicant is eligible for funding. Multiple submissions result in only the highest-scoring proposal being considered.
Program description
ELIGIBILITY 1. To be eligible to receive funds, the Applicant must be a California Superior Court with a Family Court Services Program with no more than three to four judges. The Applicant must submit a letter, signed by the Court Executive Officer, certifying the number of judges working in the Family Court Services Program and confirming the judges will complete a survey, post resolution of the case, for all cases in which a minor’s counsel is appointed. 2. The Applicant must receive a minimum of 50% of available points on the Rating Sheet. 3. Applicants applying for federal funds must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) and have an expiration date that is at least eight weeks after the Application due date. Check SAM status. 4. Applicants that are non-governmental organizations must be registered with the California Department of Justice’s Registry of Charitable Trusts with a “current” or “pending” status. Check nonprofit status. Only one proposal per Applicant will be eligible to receive funding. If an Applicant submits more than one proposal, only the highest scoring proposal, meeting the criteria above, will be considered for funding.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for California Superior Courts with Family Court Services Programs. Only courts with three to four judges in the family court division may apply. The Court Executive Officer must submit a signed letter certifying judge count and confirming participation in post-resolution surveys for all minor's counsel cases.
Applicants must score at least 50% on the rating sheet. Courts using federal funds must be registered in SAM with an expiration date eight weeks past the deadline. Non-governmental organizations must maintain current or pending status with California's Registry of Charitable Trusts.
Only one proposal per applicant is eligible for funding. Multiple submissions result in only the highest-scoring proposal being considered.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 Aaron.Ching@caloes.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-845-8305
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 4 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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