OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements
Funding supports states and localities in improving juvenile justice system efficiency, addressing high-cost drivers of crime, and improving youth outcomes through targeted, measurable solutions.
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 $1,324,666 per award for 36 months; $3,974,000 total funding for 3 anticipated awards
Summary: Supports targeted juvenile justice system improvements that address high-cost crime drivers, improve operational efficiency, and improve youth outcomes.
Key Information: Only state and county governments may apply; joint projects must designate one applicant and other partners as subrecipients.
Description
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), within the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP), funds state and local efforts to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of juvenile justice systems. Projects should identify acute system challenges and redirect scarce resources toward actionable, measurable solutions that prevent and respond to crime, address cost drivers, and improve youth outcomes.
Potential focus areas include coordinated mental health and substance use treatment, data collection and case management improvements, court processing and operations, and services helping young adults transition into adulthood and the community. The program emphasizes resource allocation, aligned policies and practices, cross-agency data sharing and analysis, and ongoing assessment to ensure solutions are effective, efficient, and sustainable.
