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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Juvenile Justice, Substance Use/Abuse, Juvenile Justice Data, Diversion, Community-based Alternatives, Youth Outcomes
Deadline: Nov. 16, 2026
“This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements program. This opportunity will support states and localities to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of juvenile justice system operations by implementing targeted solutions to high-cost drivers of crime and improving youth outcomes. Applicants will identify specific challenges from across the juvenile justice system and prioritize/reprioritize allocation of scarce resources to support actionable and measurable solutions that prevent and respond to crime, address cost-drivers, and improve strategic and tactical system operations that improve youth outcomes. Funds will be used to support projects that address one or more acute challenges as part of a strategic response to focus resources on the problems, people, and places most associated with crime and cost drivers. To address state and local needs, project focus areas may include, but are not limited to:
- Improving systems to better identify and address youth with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders, providing more effective treatment through coordination across agencies to better utilize resources, improve outcomes, and reduce recidivism.
- Improving data collection and case management systems to better align resources.
- Improving court processing and operations through data analysis, systems improvement, and training.
- Enhancing programming and services to meet the needs of young adults in the juvenile justice system including workforce development programming, housing support, and other skill development necessary to transition successfully to adulthood and back into the community.”
Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Eligibility: County governments, state governments.
Amount: Up to $1,324,666
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