OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence
Funds strategies to reduce violent juvenile crime and strengthen community support for children exposed to violence at home, in school, and in their communities.
Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Due Dates: October 16, 2026 (Begin SAM.gov registration/renewal) | October 30, 2026 (Latest SAM.gov registration/renewal start) | November 16, 2026 (Grants.gov SF-424) | November 23, 2026 (JustGrants full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $815,000 per award for 36 months; $7,335,000 total anticipated funding
Summary: Supports multidisciplinary strategies to reduce juvenile violent crime and help children exposed to violence in homes, schools, and communities.
Key Information: Projects must use a multidisciplinary stakeholder team, either an existing collaborative or one formed for the project.
Description
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, funds local strategies to reduce violent juvenile crime and improve communities’ responses to children exposed to violence. The program seeks to reduce both the incidence of violence and its lasting effects by strengthening juvenile offender accountability and coordinated responses to child victimization.
Supported work includes prevention and intervention strategies, crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, community referrals, mental health treatment, and family support services. Multidisciplinary teams should identify service gaps and barriers, develop a comprehensive network of services for children and families, and build community capacity to respond to violence.
